View Full Version : 2007-2008 Lotus Esprit
TVR IS KING
08-29-2006, 03:45 AM
Collection of what I could find, plus an extra one that doesnt seem to be on the net...courtesy of Carsguide.
More to come.
TVR IS KING
08-29-2006, 03:53 AM
More pictures :)
Reminds me a bit of the Ascari KZ 1
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/images01/kz1_hollywood011600.jpg
http://automobile.2405.com/automobile_gallery/Ascari/KZ1/5_Ascari_KZ1_2405.jpg
http://www.carpages.co.uk/news/news-images/ascari_kz1_17_04_06.jpg
Only the front though...not the orange one either.
Rockefella
08-29-2006, 04:18 AM
Those designs absolutely suck. It's just a smooth gallardo-esque toy car.
Give it some damn character. On the good side.. I highly doubt these are Lotus' official drawings.. so it's safe for now.
Dino Scuderia
08-29-2006, 04:33 AM
Those designs absolutely suck. It's just a smooth gallardo-esque toy car.
Give it some damn character. On the good side.. I highly doubt these are Lotus' official drawings.. so it's safe for now.
Agreed!!!
TVR IS KING
08-29-2006, 04:38 AM
First lines on the article are that Lotus has decided on the final shape of the car...
Maybe the Bronze one is it. The rear looks to carry some shape characteristics...
2ndclasscitizen
08-29-2006, 04:39 AM
The pics on the 1st post are just Gallardos with Elise/Exige bits chopped on
Mr.Tiv
08-29-2006, 04:39 AM
If they make that paice of shit and disgrace the name of the Esprit, they should all be castrated. It doesn't look original at all; it is like a combination of an Exige and a Gallardo. That said, you guys are probably right in thinking that those aren't official Lotus... I hope they change their minds and use a four.
NuclearCrap
08-29-2006, 05:31 AM
It may look like the Gallardo, but the Esprit has always looked like Lamborghinis, I don't see what's wrong with that. Post #1 pic #4 is the design as seen in CAR magazine, it has a single piece taillight too.
coolieman1220
08-29-2006, 08:02 AM
looks like a lambo
092326001
08-29-2006, 11:00 AM
personally I think the new espirit is the grey one post #2 pic #3
Viper007
08-29-2006, 01:46 PM
Those designs absolutely suck. It's just a smooth gallardo-esque toy car.
Give it some damn character. On the good side.. I highly doubt these are Lotus' official drawings.. so it's safe for now.
100% Correct all I was thinking was wow why did they massacre the gallardo?
personally I think the new espirit is the grey one post #2 pic #3
The grey one is a test mule running on the Ring in last gen Espirit bodywork. Unless you were being sarcastic:confused:
CdocZ
08-29-2006, 06:06 PM
I like it. Lotus is such an awesome company *dreamy look as I daydream of owning a Lotus*
Giankrlo99
08-29-2006, 07:56 PM
it has some lambo look!
mehrshadvr4
08-29-2006, 09:38 PM
Maybe the Bronze one is it.
i hope
TVR IS KING
08-29-2006, 11:31 PM
I hope they change their minds and use a four.
Wouldnt their line up be better if it had at least one car that used a bigger engine...?
I rather like the Bronze one too.
They really should state where all these different pics came from. Darn websites/CAR magazine/carsguide,
Gtek-i
08-29-2006, 11:44 PM
what's with all these rumours of the Esprit lookin' like a Gallardo:confused: I mean...one day, some person just said, "Hey! Let's make the Esprit chops look like the 'Lardo so we can fool everyone! Mwwaahaahaahaahaa!!! :rolleyes:
HSVLVR
08-30-2006, 01:45 AM
More pictures :)
Reminds me a bit of the Ascari KZ 1
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/images01/kz1_hollywood011600.jpg
http://automobile.2405.com/automobile_gallery/Ascari/KZ1/5_Ascari_KZ1_2405.jpg
http://www.carpages.co.uk/news/news-images/ascari_kz1_17_04_06.jpg
Only the front though...not the orange one either.
The second picture is obviously from CarsGuide but I have to say the animation looks better than the other pictures.
6'bore
08-30-2006, 02:03 PM
Picture 4 in post 1 looks exactly like a Gallardo.
Designers need to stop sucking and get some creativity.
h00t_h00t
08-30-2006, 03:13 PM
Bring back pop-up the headlights. How many cars have those these days? NONE.
PerfAdv
08-30-2006, 08:28 PM
Bring back pop-up the headlights. How many cars have those these days? NONE.
They are now considered too dangerous for pedestrians.
HSVLVR
08-30-2006, 11:39 PM
[QUOTE=PerfAdv]They are now considered too dangerous for pedestrians.
Not only that, not as aerodynamic.
Mr.Tiv
09-01-2006, 05:52 AM
Not only that, not as aerodynamic.
And they are heavier.
sethm
08-29-2007, 12:16 PM
Hope the Esprit coming to the US.
wonder if the Europa ever will...
kigango123
08-29-2007, 12:31 PM
the first pic is porshe mated with lambo and elise, the side vents give it away
the others are even diffrent
Hope the Esprit coming to the US.
wonder if the Europa ever will...
Er the Europa wasnt all that good so I don't feel we are missing out on much and the Esprit is probably going to come here. Is it Lotus's own engine this time though?
Ferrer
08-29-2007, 11:45 PM
Er the Europa wasnt all that good so I don't feel we are missing out on much and the Esprit is probably going to come here. Is it Lotus's own engine this time though?
The Europa has 2-litre turbocharged GM engine. And the Esprit is rumoured to have a BMW V8.
Coventrysucks
08-30-2007, 05:54 PM
The Europa has 2-litre turbocharged GM engine. And the Esprit is rumoured to have a BMW V8.
In the latest Evo, they talk to Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley about plans, suggesting that the Eagle will have a Toyota-sourced V6, whilst the Esprit may use an Aston Martin V8, after Lotus' assistance in developing alloy components.
Still two years to go...
2ndclasscitizen
08-31-2007, 12:06 AM
In the latest Evo, they talk to Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley about plans, suggesting that the Eagle will have a Toyota-sourced V6, whilst the Esprit may use an Aston Martin V8, after Lotus' assistance in developing alloy components.
Still two years to go...
What's the Eagle?
Ferrer
08-31-2007, 04:02 AM
In the latest Evo, they talk to Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley about plans, suggesting that the Eagle will have a Toyota-sourced V6, whilst the Esprit may use an Aston Martin V8, after Lotus' assistance in developing alloy components.
Still two years to go...
Yes that's too much time... :(
But I think the Aston V8 is a good move, since it's a more charismatic engine than the BMW V8 and slitghly more powerful too.
Like 2ndCC, what's the Eagle? The Elise Mk III?
Coventrysucks
08-31-2007, 06:06 AM
The Eagle is the internal name for the 2+2 coupe, due in early 2009.
Based on a new platform, it will be bigger than the Elise-family cars, and likely have a Toyota V6.
Allegedly.
Ferrer
08-31-2007, 06:11 AM
The Eagle is the internal name for the 2+2 coupe, due in early 2009.
Based on a new platform, it will be bigger than the Elise-family cars, and likely have a Toyota V6.
Allegedly.
So, sort of an Europa Mk II without the constraints of the Elise-based chasis.
Also, Toyota V6, means actually Lexus V6?
IBrake4Rainbows
08-31-2007, 06:20 AM
1) toyota and Lexus are the same company.
2) they share common engines.
So it's likely to be a Toyota V6.
Ferrer
08-31-2007, 06:23 AM
Well the thing is, we don't have V6 engined Toyotas... :o
Is the V6 in your big Toyota the same as the one used in the Lexus IS and GS?
IBrake4Rainbows
08-31-2007, 06:28 AM
The V6 Camry does share lineage with the Lexus E Series, yes.
as do many toyotas ;)
Ferrer
08-31-2007, 06:39 AM
The V6 Camry does share lineage with the Lexus E Series, yes.
as do many toyotas ;)
I've done some research and there actually some differences between Toyotas V6s and Lexus V6s.
The 2G-FSE, 3G-FSE and 4G-FSE are used by Lexus IS, GS and some rear driven Toyotas which I believe are only sold in Japan. This is more high-tec engine.
On the other hand front wheel driven Toyotas including the Aurions and the Lexus ES and RX use the slitghly less advanced 2G-FE.
My question was, which one is going to be the mainly Toyota unit or the mainly Lexus one?
IBrake4Rainbows
08-31-2007, 06:49 AM
Many Lexus' in the western world are sold as Toyota's in Japan - the Toyota Celsior is equivalent to the old Lexus LS400, for instance.
Lexus was only introduced in Japan within the last year If i remember properly.
fordman6
09-03-2007, 12:00 AM
The very first pic looks 100%, undoubtedly... HOT!
McLarenF1LM
01-24-2008, 11:59 AM
It may look like the Gallardo, but the Esprit has always looked like Lamborghinis, I don't see what's wrong with that. Post #1 pic #4 is the design as seen in CAR magazine, it has a single piece taillight too.
A Lotus has always looked like a Lotus. You cannot get them mixed up on the road. The untrained eye that sees Lamborghini has not differentiated between Gian Paolo Dallara design, a Bertone design and a Giorgio Guigaro Design. None of which are anywhere near each other in design discipline. If they are similar only in layout, that is where it ends. As Pininfarina designs Ferrari, their look is unmistakable. A Lotus concept may appear to look "Lamborghini-like" in photos but when seen in the flesh, takes on a whole new attitude. A Gallardo in person looks nothing like it does in photos. Porsche 911s look so much better in real life as opposed to photos. Give Lotus a chance to REALLY pop the prototype. It will be ALL Lotus:D