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11-12-2009, 04:47 PM #1
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Lotus gives green light to Esprit replacement
We have liftoff on the next Lotus Esprit. Finally. Scuttlebutt at the beginning of the year suggested it was taking so long because Lotus was pondering some sort of hybrid system for the car. More recently the talk has turned to three specimens from Toyota's book of engines, including the Lexus LFA's V10, and the word "hybrid" disappeared.
It's the V10 that interests us here, because Lotus is planning for the new Esprit -- or whatever it will ultimately be called -- to have 275-325 bhp per ton. Even if they keep it freakishly lightweight you're looking at a minimum of 400 horsepower, something Lexus' Yamaha-tuned lump could easily handle. We'll get the full picture in a few weeks when new Lotus CEO Danny Bahr unveils his long-term plan for the company.
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11-12-2009, 06:47 PM #2
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11-12-2009, 06:55 PM #3
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11-12-2009, 06:57 PM #4
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Gallardo swallowed an Esprit! This is a sick drawing. I hope it is cheap too.
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11-13-2009, 12:19 AM #5
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V10 Lotus? DO WANT.
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11-13-2009, 05:52 PM #6
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Yea... gallardo looks similar... but man would love to see the handling comparison.... Maybe in a couple years a Heffner TT "Espirit" vs a Heffner TT Gallardo... hmmm...
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11-15-2009, 09:55 PM #7
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That thing look awesome, can't wait
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11-15-2009, 10:07 PM #8
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If it looks anything like this, the only question I have left is... Where do I sign up?
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11-16-2009, 03:10 AM #9
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Im all over this, Been waiting patiently
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11-16-2009, 03:17 AM #10
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even if it looks awful, put me on the list too, this car will be great
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