2009 Lotus Esprit
Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Lotus is in the process of replacing the Esprit with a new Esprit, which gained world fame for its roles starring in two James Bond films. Internally known by the code name MSC, the new Esprit sprit is now expected to revealed in autumn 2008 for the 2009 model year.
Improvised test mules have been around for quite some time, but now, the first complete prototype has hit the roads, which gives evidence that all crucial design features of the vehicle, such as the principal structural design and manufacturing technology, packaging and drivetrain supplier have all been decided.
The new Esprit will be built around a new aluminium structure, which Lotus plans to adopt for other cars, too. The Esprit is expected to spawn another, somewhat smaller six-cylinder Lotus sportscar and/or a 2+2 GT car in the future.
It is still unknown what engine will be used. Several sources have reported that Lotus has chosen to use a 4.4-liter or a 4.8-liter V-8 from BMW, worked over by Lotus with its own electronic engine management and control unit. The engine and gearbox will be mounted longitudinally-evidenced here by the transmission case plainly visible at the bottom rear end.
The new Esprit will come as a coupe and, for the first time, as a convertible/roadster, too. A price of $130,000 has been bandied about.
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