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08-29-2010, 07:21 AM #1
Next Generation Lotus Esprit to get Lexus LF-A V10... and IS-F V8?
Certainly look like it, that is what insideline is reporting although they have gotten a few things wrong:
The next-generation Lotus Esprit supercar, details of which will be announced at the 2010 Paris Auto Show next month, could be powered by the 552-horsepower Lexus LFA V10, says a source close to the company.
That would be for the Esprit in its ultimate form — the more mainstream version would be offered with a V8, also likely to be sourced from Lexus. That engine will probably be a version of the 416-hp 5.0-liter engine fitted to the Lexus IS F sedan. When asked to confirm this possibility, a Lotus spokesman said that he "couldn't comment."BRAND NEW IN BOX 991.2 standard/non-pse SPW cat bypass pipe for sale - $899 shipped
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08-29-2010, 07:35 AM #2
oh god how much i loved the lotus esprit.
My dream car, 1994 S4S Esprit in yellow.Some people live long, meaningful lives.
Other people eat shit and die.
I'm not racist, I hate everybody equally; especially fat people.
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08-29-2010, 12:53 PM #3
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08-29-2010, 05:22 PM #4
the original esprit was not very pricey compared to the ferrari and lambo of that era. I would imagine that carries over today, hopefully somewhere in the 150 range.
Some people live long, meaningful lives.
Other people eat shit and die.
I'm not racist, I hate everybody equally; especially fat people.
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08-29-2010, 09:26 PM #5
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08-29-2010, 09:39 PM #6
Lotus is good because they truly focus on performance. And keep it simple. If the new esprit is really the essence of the 1994 S4S, it will be a fast exotic that is not pricey and is still high level and fast.
Some people live long, meaningful lives.
Other people eat shit and die.
I'm not racist, I hate everybody equally; especially fat people.
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08-29-2010, 10:00 PM #7
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08-30-2010, 03:09 PM #8
If the evora was outfitted with the LFA v10....nm, still doesn't justify a 200k+ sticker.
Which is going to the have the ISF v8?
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08-30-2010, 03:33 PM #9
Lotus wasnt notorious for having upscale engines. Hell they use a toyota engine in the elise and the evora. They are all about pure performance, who cares if they use X engine, it works right? I like their philosophy, simple and to the point
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Other people eat shit and die.
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08-30-2010, 06:46 PM #10Guest Vendor
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08-30-2010, 07:01 PM #11
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08-31-2010, 05:55 AM #12
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08-31-2010, 05:55 AM #13
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08-31-2010, 12:25 PM #14
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08-31-2010, 06:48 PM #15
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08-31-2010, 07:46 PM #16
I have to agree that Toyota I4 is a POS compared to something like the K20 or F20 they could have used. Honestly I have nothign wrong with outsourcing engines, but when I first heard what powered an elise I LOL'd. The evora getting that V6 is sort of a stupid decision as well. I would be much happier if they used the VQ 3.5 V6 instead.
Some people live long, meaningful lives.
Other people eat shit and die.
I'm not racist, I hate everybody equally; especially fat people.
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08-31-2010, 08:18 PM #17
You guys assume the F20c would have been easy to source. Then you need the trans, ecu's, etc., it may have been a much more expensive option. Lotus needed someone to help them. Toyota helped them.
Yes, the Evora has a motor that is a pile of crap. Lotus is loyal to their supplier though and the S is going to be nice.BRAND NEW IN BOX 991.2 standard/non-pse SPW cat bypass pipe for sale - $899 shipped
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