Lotus Esprit Ready for Production: Report
After rumors of the Esprit’s death were debunked, Lotus has charged ahead and according to inside sources, the brand’s newest sports car is all but ready to be built.
Unfortunately, it still hasn’t received the green light by the British automaker due to the ongoing management issues. That means, even though the car is almost finished, it could be a while before it becomes a production model.
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Powered by a 5.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 powerplant complimented with an F1-style KERS system, the new Esprit is estimated to churn out around 650 hp through a seven-speed, paddle-shift transmission.
For now, we’ll just hope that the automaker has some good news ahead for the new Esprit.
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[Source: Autocar UK]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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