Lotus Esprit teased - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Levi · 12-15-2011, 05:55 AM

Here is the first teaser of the new Lotus Esprit that is going to be revealed in Geneva 2013. It is powered by a in-house made NA 4.8l V8 making more than 570 PS. No more Toyota engine.

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LOL BRZ · 12-15-2011, 05:59 AM

WingsofWar · 12-15-2011, 06:00 AM

beautiful, i have always been a fan of the Esprit, and i really hope this new car embodies the Esprit name well. Despite Lotus' new directions as a car maker.

CSSM · 12-15-2011, 06:02 AM

Nice

OP, Do you mean Geneva 2012?

Levi · 12-15-2011, 06:18 AM

No, it is really 2013. You know how long it takes for the new supercars, for intance the McLaren MP4-12C. The most important think is reliablity, and Lotus has no right to make any mistakes, like it is yet the case with McLaren. Anyway the car looks very futuristic, so in 2013 it won't be outdated.

Neutral_Eyes · 12-15-2011, 08:19 AM

Too much power.

Infernal · 12-15-2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

Too much power.

It's meant as a lamborghini gallardo / Ferrari 458 / Mclaren mp4-12 alternative.

I don't think that is too much power

ZetaVI · 12-15-2011, 10:34 AM

I like Lotus so I hope they succeed what the Esprit was before. Esprit was my favorite Lotus so they better get this right.

nrclptcnsmniak · 12-15-2011, 09:10 PM

as long as they keep weight down

Guff · 12-15-2011, 09:19 PM

570ps out of a 4.8L NA? That's pretty impressive!

But it looks weird in black. You can't see the body lines like you can in Silver...

tranzformer · 12-15-2011, 10:01 PM

Super super! I always loved the Esprit. This new one looks a lot like a Lamborghini.

Longhorn248 · 12-15-2011, 10:13 PM

It definitely looks Lamborghini-ish, very impressive that they're building their own engine. Was it a Lotus engine in the original Esprit? or did they outsource back then as well?

tranzformer · 12-15-2011, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

It definitely looks Lamborghini-ish, very impressive that they're building their own engine. Was it a Lotus engine in the original Esprit? or did they outsource back then as well?

They used a Lotus engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Esprit

Also from wiki

"Both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo variants are in the design phase, redlining at 9250 rpm. The 2013 Lotus V-8 shaves off 130-pounds than the 5.0-liter V-8 IS-F Lexus engine. Expect the 4.8-liter version to have some choices, 550*hp and 620*hp (Esprit R) along with a 3.2-liter V-6 at 350*hp (normally aspirated) or 500*hp (turbocharged). "

Kage · 12-17-2011, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

They used a Lotus engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Esprit

Also from wiki

"Both naturally aspirated and twin-turbo variants are in the design phase, redlining at 9250 rpm. The 2013 Lotus V-8 shaves off 130-pounds than the 5.0-liter V-8 IS-F Lexus engine. Expect the 4.8-liter version to have some choices, 550*hp and 620*hp (Esprit R) along with a 3.2-liter V-6 at 350*hp (normally aspirated) or 500*hp (turbocharged). "

I feel like I should just skip the 86 and keep saving, maybe by 2020 I can afford one of these things.

12-15-2011, 05:55 AM	#1
Levi Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Germany Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 134 Thanked 138 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lotus Esprit teased Here is the first teaser of the new Lotus Esprit that is going to be revealed in Geneva 2013. It is powered by a in-house made NA 4.8l V8 making more than 570 PS. No more Toyota engine. [U2B]VUJHC-ml_qI[/U2B]

12-15-2011, 05:59 AM	#2
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WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	beautiful, i have always been a fan of the Esprit, and i really hope this new car embodies the Esprit name well. Despite Lotus' new directions as a car maker. __________________

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CSSM Still Dreamin' Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Location: Washington/Oregon Posts: 656 Thanks: 88 Thanked 115 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice OP, Do you mean Geneva 2012? __________________ Check out my photos here!! (Click)

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nrclptcnsmniak Professional Athlete Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Marty's Hover Board Location: OC Posts: 277 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	as long as they keep weight down __________________ I'm the type of guy who loves his girlfriend.

12-15-2011, 06:18 AM	#5
Levi Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Germany Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 134 Thanked 138 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No, it is really 2013. You know how long it takes for the new supercars, for intance the McLaren MP4-12C. The most important think is reliablity, and Lotus has no right to make any mistakes, like it is yet the case with McLaren. Anyway the car looks very futuristic, so in 2013 it won't be outdated.

12-15-2011, 08:19 AM	#6
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Too much power.

12-15-2011, 10:34 AM	#8
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like Lotus so I hope they succeed what the Esprit was before. Esprit was my favorite Lotus so they better get this right.

12-15-2011, 10:01 PM	#11
tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Super super! I always loved the Esprit. This new one looks a lot like a Lamborghini.

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