Paris 2010: Esprit

[Nillet]

Bilder från Paris:

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V8 petrol
5 litre
7 speed dct gearbox
620hp. !
8500 rpm max
0-60 3.4secs
Top speed 330kmh
Co2 250
Weight 1450kgs
Seats 2

[STELL]

Lite japan, lite Lambo, Lite "gamla" Esprit , Lite nya jaggan i en ganska snygg kombination

[Nillet]

The ultimate Lotus returns in 2013. This exclusive supercar continues where its forefathers had once driven. The latest version of the evocative Esprit continues where its forefathers had once driven. This exclusive supercar combines ultra aggressive contemporary styling with an intensive immersive driving experience, powered by an all-new supercharged, charge-cooled V8 heart giving stunning performance through light weight, in the perfect expression of Lotus supercar ownership

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Från pressreleasen:

Lotus Esprit: The Vision
The Icon Is Back
The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is
the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate
Lotus.
The new Esprit represents the very essence of exclusive supercar driving.
It picks up and exceeds the legacy of it’s forefathers. Think of it as a
statement of superiority. Think of it as Lotus CEO Dany Bahar’s personal
statement of intent, his vision for the future of Lotus.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “The Esprit
is the ultimate supercar. In the past when people thought of the Esprit, they
thought of the movies, Bond, Pretty Woman, Basic Instinct but this time
around, the car is the star of the show.”
“One has to be very careful when taking on the challenge of reinventing
such an iconic classic as the Esprit – everyone has an opinion. There’s a
fine balance between acknowledging the greatness of the past whilst at the
same time rapidly leaping forward to the future and ensuring that this car
not only does the name Esprit justice but also the Lotus brand. I think we’ve
managed to find the balance and in doing so created a new icon, a car
people will find hard to resist.”
“Not only does the Esprit look incredible but it has the performance to
match. We’ve stuck to the Lotus core values of performance through
lightweight and teamed them with future technology and exceptional
engineering to ensure that the Esprit will be the leader of the pack. The
design is aggressive, you have to see it to appreciate how low and wide the
proportions are but it still retains a level of dignity, of class and most of all
exclusivity. I’m very proud of this car.”
Powered by a 5.0 litre V8 pressure charged engine delivering up to 620 PS,
the Esprit retains exceptional performance through it’s unique lightweight
design making it the ultimate expression of Lotus supercar ownership. It is
the supercar that will redefine ride and handling, performance, comfort and
exclusivity.
The styling of the Esprit echoes the performance with strong lines
throughout the sleek low body. The symmetry through the mass and
proportion of the Esprit give it an intense look, it’s the perfect example of
the new Lotus DNA in action.
The Esprit is more than an evolution, it’s a redefinition.

Esprit Specification*
Layout: 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive
Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional
Hybrid technology: Optional KERS
Cylinder: V8
Capacity: 5.0 litre
Power/Torque: 620 PS / 720 Nm
Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
0-100 km/h: 3.4 seconds
Top speed: 330 km/h
CO? approx (CO?/km): 250 g/km**
Weight: 1,450 kg
Seats: 2
Transmission: 7 Speed DCT
Drive: RWD
Start of production: End of 2012
Enters the market: Spring 2013
Price indication: Circa £110,000
*Please refer to the ‘Further Information’ section in the Media Kit for
information relating to this specification
**Using optional hybrid technolgy

[Rickard]

Oväntat lik dom spionbilder som cirkulerat i ett par år. Hoppas få se lite bilder ovan & bakifrån också.

[Göran]

Oväntat lik dom spionbilder som cirkulerat i ett par år. Hoppas få se lite bilder ovan & bakifrån också.

Jag kan ta några på onsdag....

[Nillet]

Oväntat lik dom spionbilder som cirkulerat i ett par år. Hoppas få se lite bilder ovan & bakifrån också.

Datorrenderade bilder finns hos autocar.

[silke]

Gillar även denna bil skarpt! Skoj att Lotus lyckats så bra med alla dessa koncept!

Håller med Stellan om att man kan ana influenser både från gamla Esprit, Japan och Italien. Min första tanke när jag såg bilderna var Honda NSX! Tycker proportionerna känns väldigt lika men inget ont i det då det är en väldigt snygg bil!

[Rickard]

Oväntat lik dom spionbilder som cirkulerat i ett par år. Hoppas få se lite bilder ovan & bakifrån också.

Jag kan ta några på onsdag....

Nu blev jag ruskigt avundsjuk !

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http://www.automotorsport.se/nyhetsbrev ... er-bilder/

Mera från Paris

[Joakim]

Den ser ju ut som mitsubishi i fronten, huga.

http://www.google.se/images?hl=sv&q=evo ... CCEQsAQwAA]

Sedan saknas muskelkanslan over bakvagnen (brittisk touch som esprit, elise elan med flera har annars ar jaguar mastare pa detta), speciellt lotus temat med storre bakhjul an framhjul.
Tittar man sedan pa hela lineupen verkar det som dom bara anvant zoom funktionen i photoshop imellan de olika modellerna = totalt inspirationslost.

[Göran]

Den ser ju ut som mitsubishi i fronten, huga.

http://www.google.se/images?hl=sv&q=evo ... CCEQsAQwAA]

Sedan saknas muskelkanslan over bakvagnen (brittisk touch som esprit, elise elan med flera har annars ar jaguar mastare pa detta), speciellt lotus temat med storre bakhjul an framhjul.
Tittar man sedan pa hela lineupen verkar det som dom bara anvant zoom funktionen i photoshop imellan de olika modellerna = totalt inspirationslost.

Håller definitivt inte med dig på någon punkt efter att ha sett alla modellerna live i Paris. Enligt mitt tycke är det ett fantastiskt program både utseendemässigt (vad kan konkurrera??) och prestandamässigt (det som utlovas). Utan konkurrens de i särklass snyggaste nya bilarna som presenterades på hela Paris-mässan.

[Nillet]

När Lotus var i Los Angeles passade de på att fotografera lite.

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I nya nummret av proActive finns lite tider att sikta in sig på.
http://issuu.com/lotuscars/docs/proactive_issue43
sent 2012: fas 2 prototyper
tidigt 2013: produktionsprototyper
andra halvan 2013: säljstart