Lotus is going berserk at the Paris Auto Show and have revealed five new models.
The Esprit show here is probable the most breathtaking of them all with a legendary history and striking appearance. The features a new sharp design with centre mounted dual exhaust and day time LED lights.
On the interior, the car gets a digital instrumental cluster, carbon fibre fitting and a sports steering wheel.
Power comes from a 5.0 litre V8 hooked up to a seven speed paddleshift transmission that churns out 620bhp and 750 Nm of torque. That allows the 1450 kg car to do 0-100 km/h in less that 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 205 mph. Excpect an Esprit R version that should get 612 hp.
"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."
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