2007-2008 Lotus Esprit

[Coventrysucks]

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]

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]

1) toyota and Lexus are the same company.
2) they share common engines.

So it's likely to be a Toyota V6.

[Ferrer]

Well the thing is, we don't have V6 engined Toyotas...

Is the V6 in your big Toyota the same as the one used in the Lexus IS and GS?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

The V6 Camry does share lineage with the Lexus E Series, yes.

as do many toyotas

[Ferrer]

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]

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]

The very first pic looks 100%, undoubtedly... HOT!

[McLarenF1LM]

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