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Ok, they must have been testing this car in the amazon rainforest looking
at that camo, but anywho...
Like it says, VW has basically taken over Proton/Lotus.
Reportedly will cost over 110,000 euros, but probably less in the US.
I'm interested... this car will hopefully bring Lotus much needed
publicity.
Bronxie
euos sound more than i really is!!!
id say in pounds, the car would cost around £50,000
but im glad lotus are bringing back the Esprit!!!
True_Brit
Doesn't really look like an Esprit, but from what I see, it does look
nice...
I'd love to see them on the streets.
chris_knows
Looks like a ferrari backend. I guess you cant go wrong with that
greg985
I didn't think Lotus was gonna make another Esprit. It'll be good if they
pull it off though....I guess. :thumbs:
Cliffy
Needs to be another turbo motor. I love those modified espirits I see
everyonce in awhile. Anyone wanna translate 1200kgs into lbs for me.
Enthusiast
2640lbs
Remember, search is your friend :laughing:
Cliffy
i was going to say light!!! the Elise is under 1000kg
i think it sort of carries the same shape (although its hard to say in all
that camo)
this is a rendered pic i found on google!
if it turns out like this,,,cant wait!!!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news/2060921.006/2060921.006.1M.jpg
True_Brit
WTF? I thought that was a gallardo. I love the look, but damn, I don't
wanna be driving around in something that LOOKS like a gallardo.
Bronxie
I think the colour just makes it looks like a Lamborghini.
I was hoping for more lines, like the older
(http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Lotus%20Esprit%20Yellow%2
0-%20800x600.jpg) one
chris_knows
The color and the shape to be honest. It looks almost 100% proportional to
a gallardo.
Looks hot, though.
Bronxie
I think yall are violating that pics copyrights
I now hate the new espirit its ugly
Enthusiast
I don't think it's against copyrights, the watermark's there from the other
website.
chris_knows
I just noticed it said for posting on WORLDCARFANS.com only
Enthusiast
I saw the exact same pictures in a popular UK car mag today :thumbs:
Cliffy
AutoExpress i suppose???
True_Brit
Of course...:thumbs:
Cliffy
Wait... when did VW buy Lotus? I thought Ford owned Lotus. When did they
sell it?
StiMan
no, GM owned lotus in the late 80's eraly 90's i think (at the time of the
Lotus Carlton and that wedged shape corvette) then Proton owned them and
now, apparently VW?
True_Brit
Guys after reviewing the pics closer I think the yellow one isnt the actual
car I think its a photochop based off of the elise and the gallardo. Thats
what it looks like at least. Look at the spy shot's cars headlights, side
glass, and grille, they are not at all like the yellow one. I think the
camoed one has much classier lines and will probably turn out to be a
hansom vehicle.
Enthusiast
That's probably why T_B said it was rendered :thumbs:
Cliffy
