Saturday, November 21, 2009

Lotus 2011

While the new mid-engined Lotus Evora is currently the subject of most conversation regarding the Hethel-based sports and racing car builder, come 2011, buyers will be given yet another option. The Esprit nameplate will return to an all-new Lotus vehicle that will be based on a wider, longer version of the Evora's architecture. These renderings are our best look yet at what the Esprit will look like when it arrives in the flesh.

aking clear styling cues from both the Evora and the the Elise/Exige, the new Esprit brings plenty of exotic flair to the premium sports car segment. Its steeply raked windscreen and sharp, aggressive nose leave little doubt as to the Esprit's racy intentions.

The upcoming Esprit, like the last iteration of its predecessor, is slated to use a mid-mounted V-8 engine. Unfortunately,What we do know is that a new Esprit would take its place atop the Lotus lineup, being the most powerful - and sophisticated - car offered by an automaker known for lightweight, spartan sports cars.

Meanwhile, the Elise, Exige, and Evora would continue to be sold alongside the Esprit - the Evora will even get a convertible variant that is slated to http://newcarsgreen.blogspot.com make its debut slightly ahead of its bigger brother. Should all go according to plan, we can expec debut in late 2010 or early 2011.
Source: http://motortrend.com

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