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Lotus Esprit launch rescheduled to 2011

tryme submitted on 1/13/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 8:35:01 AM

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Speculations have intensified due to the delay of the introduction of the new Lotus Esprit (intended to compete with the likes of Ferrari 430 and Lamborghini Gallardo) which was supposed to be launched this year but was rescheduled to 2011.



It is thought that Lotus is working on a hybrid version of the Esprit which is expected to be propelled by the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine from Bmw which is already being utilized by the Bmw X6, but Esprit might be taking it up to 500 hp. Details are quite scant at this time for the new Lotus, but it has been laying the foundation for an EV with longer range capabilities courtesy of a gasoline-powered generator. Another hybrid drivetrain development by Lotus is in collaboration with Honda and patterned after the Honda Civic hybrid technology.

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Lotus Esprit launch rescheduled to 2011

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HSCenterconsole

The "Espirit" in this pic looks very aggressive. I see some Gallardo influence in the design as well. It would be cool to see Bond go back to a Lotus in the next movie as a throw-back.

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Posted on 1/13/2009 9:47:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

BSBB

I would live to Bond get back in a Lotus. For Your Eyes Only is my favorite Bond film. Even better, put Bond in a Corvette - that will certainly help GM's woes.

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Posted on 1/13/2009 2:18:46 PM | | Votes: 2   

BSBB

Correction..."I would love for Bond to get back in a Lotus."

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Posted on 1/13/2009 3:11:07 PM | | Votes: 1   

BSBB

Kaner...In Casino Royale, the first car Bond drives is a Ford Mondeo (I believe it was a rental).

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Posted on 1/14/2009 4:24:14 PM | | Votes: 1   

audispy

This car looks fantastic with clear hints of Lamborghini design. It should also be just as clean and fun to drive if not more than any other Lotus. As for a bond car, Lotus would be a good choice, but I really want to see bond in a Bentley.

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Posted on 1/14/2009 12:23:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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