Esprit Concept - LotusTalk

Willy B · 03-30-2006, 02:15 PM

I was recently sent this pic of the new Esprit. It looks legit. It has sort of a Lambo feel form a first glance, but I like it. I am courious as to what kind of power plant is sitting behind the seats.

Irishfan04 · 03-30-2006, 02:37 PM

Really? It looks incredibly photoshopped to me. Major things to note: the lighting doesn't match the shadows, the blue is blurry in one section but is clear in another, the front fender on the driver's side wheel has no depth, the section where the roof meets the 'roll bar' just doesn't match at all.

Roger · 03-30-2006, 02:41 PM

And the wheel's on the wrong side . .

Irishfan04 · 03-30-2006, 02:42 PM

FWIW, I like it too, though...

Andrikos · 03-30-2006, 02:44 PM

PS or not, it looks awesome.
That would make it a great GT with a BMW V8 tuned by Lotus.
$100k+ easily and worth every penny...

stealthrunner · 03-30-2006, 03:31 PM

If thats going to be the new Esprit, I have a spot reserved in my wallet for it.

qball · 03-30-2006, 03:44 PM

Both cars in the photos are very different. I assume one is the Lambo for comparison? (bottom one?)

Troy_Audio · 03-30-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by qball

Both cars in the photos are very different. I assume one is the Lambo for comparison? (bottom one?)

Yeah Lambo on the bottom.. (Looks like That Lambo)

I like the look of the car..
very sweet but most likly way out of my bugget..
Peace Troy

JWA · 03-30-2006, 06:37 PM

This pic has been around for a long time (and posted here quite a few times) and has repeatedly been said to be way off by people who have seen the most recent actual photos from the factory guys. It is kind of cool though.

The rumor for power seems to be leaning towards a twin-turbo BMW V8, or possibly V10.

pig · 03-30-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JWA

This pic has been around for a long time (and posted here quite a few times) and has repeatedly been said to be way off by people who have seen the most recent actual photos from the factory guys. It is kind of cool though.

The rumor for power seems to be leaning towards a twin-turbo BMW V8, or possibly V10.

Yea, that photo has been around for over a year now.

lotusport · 03-30-2006, 11:10 PM

Very unlikely to be the new Esprit. According to a reliable, well-informed insider, the new Esprit has no front radiator or grille -- only side/rear radiators/vents. The new Esprit is also a much smaller car than the last one. Much more of the light, nimble car the Elise and Exige exemplify. It is also definitely not the orange car from the recently-seen magazine pics. That is much more likely to be Elise 3, despite the misleading plates pictured F & R.

The good news, of course is that it will be a real Lotus, regardless the powerplant they've chosen. It is targeted at ₤75,000 (about $130,700 at today's conversion rate). That's the price in Britain; could be adjusted to meet a lower dollar target in the U.S., will certainly have a different conversion rate when the car is previewed in late 2007 -- could be better or even worse, who knows?

BMJM100 · 03-31-2006, 07:27 AM

I like it! I hope it is a true photo...I would convert back to the Esprit for sure!

Bruce

MikeVR4 · 03-31-2006, 08:14 PM

I WANT IT I WANT IT WANT IT!

Must begin fabricating story that will convince wife it will seat 4...

And calculate # of deployments necessary to pay for it. I think maybe 5 consecutive years would do it - ARGH!

MikeVR4

GabbaGabbaHey · 04-01-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusport

It is targeted at ₤75,000 (about $130,700 at today's conversion rate). That's the price in Britain; could be adjusted to meet a lower dollar target in the U.S., will certainly have a different conversion rate when the car is previewed in late 2007 -- could be better or even worse, who knows?

That just seems like crazy money, but if it is under 2500 lbs. and has the driving dynamics of an Elise,

. Sounds like a Noble but perhaps with a better engine.

BMJM100 · 04-03-2006, 09:05 AM

I also heard on my Esprit pages that the new Esprit maybe BMW powered!

Bruce

fitfan · 04-03-2006, 10:25 AM

V-10 on tap lets hope!

GabbaGabbaHey · 04-04-2006, 03:37 PM

The Esprit competition perhaps (noble 15, looks a bit chunky from the photos): http://www.pistonheads.com/noble/def...?storyId=13582

codymac · 04-04-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BMJM100

I also heard on my Esprit pages that the new Esprit maybe BMW powered!

GabbaGabbaHey · 04-04-2006, 03:51 PM

Maybe Toyota powered according to Boggy

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...57367&f=15&h=0

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...53183&f=14&h=0

AutoMX · 04-17-2006, 11:19 AM

i'm quite sure that is a photoshopped Gallardo, i saw photos of one with the exact same background.

03-30-2006, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Willy B Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 157	Esprit Concept I was recently sent this pic of the new Esprit. It looks legit. It has sort of a Lambo feel form a first glance, but I like it. I am courious as to what kind of power plant is sitting behind the seats. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise Storm TI/Red/Touring/Hard Top/Star Shield Q: "Does it drive like an normal car?" A: "NO! It's faster, revs higher, turns tighter, and brakes quicker. Plus it doesn't even start like a normal car."

03-30-2006, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrikos Lulu ROX! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RanchoSahuarita.com , AZ Posts: 3,724	PS or not, it looks awesome. That would make it a great GT with a BMW V8 tuned by Lotus. $100k+ easily and worth every penny... __________________ My daily driver is an orange plastic toaster

03-30-2006, 11:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
lotusport Next... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,331	Very unlikely to be the new Esprit. According to a reliable, well-informed insider, the new Esprit has no front radiator or grille -- only side/rear radiators/vents. The new Esprit is also a much smaller car than the last one. Much more of the light, nimble car the Elise and Exige exemplify. It is also definitely not the orange car from the recently-seen magazine pics. That is much more likely to be Elise 3, despite the misleading plates pictured F & R. The good news, of course is that it will be a real Lotus, regardless the powerplant they've chosen. It is targeted at ₤75,000 (about $130,700 at today's conversion rate). That's the price in Britain; could be adjusted to meet a lower dollar target in the U.S., will certainly have a different conversion rate when the car is previewed in late 2007 -- could be better or even worse, who knows? __________________ Best regards, Bob _____________________ lotusport@gmail.com *Talent and humility don't always park in the same garage.*

03-31-2006, 07:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	If thats going to be the new Esprit, I have a spot reserved in my wallet for it. I like it! I hope it is a true photo...I would convert back to the Esprit for sure! Bruce

03-31-2006, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
MikeVR4 Elise Test Pilot Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 140	I WANT IT I WANT IT WANT IT! Must begin fabricating story that will convince wife it will seat 4... And calculate # of deployments necessary to pay for it. I think maybe 5 consecutive years would do it - ARGH! MikeVR4 __________________ Mind the Gap!

03-30-2006, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Irishfan04 Bunny Carpooler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs Posts: 1,420 Images: 1	Really? It looks incredibly photoshopped to me. Major things to note: the lighting doesn't match the shadows, the blue is blurry in one section but is clear in another, the front fender on the driver's side wheel has no depth, the section where the roof meets the 'roll bar' just doesn't match at all.

03-30-2006, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roger Ancient Briton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 487	And the wheel's on the wrong side . .

03-30-2006, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Irishfan04 Bunny Carpooler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs Posts: 1,420 Images: 1	FWIW, I like it too, though...

03-30-2006, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
stealthrunner Guest Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 38	If thats going to be the new Esprit, I have a spot reserved in my wallet for it.

03-30-2006, 03:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Both cars in the photos are very different. I assume one is the Lambo for comparison? (bottom one?)

03-30-2006, 06:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	This pic has been around for a long time (and posted here quite a few times) and has repeatedly been said to be way off by people who have seen the most recent actual photos from the factory guys. It is kind of cool though. The rumor for power seems to be leaning towards a twin-turbo BMW V8, or possibly V10.

04-03-2006, 09:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	I also heard on my Esprit pages that the new Esprit maybe BMW powered! Bruce

04-03-2006, 10:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,101	V-10 on tap lets hope! __________________ Driving it around!

04-04-2006, 03:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
GabbaGabbaHey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 761	The Esprit competition perhaps (noble 15, looks a bit chunky from the photos): http://www.pistonheads.com/noble/def...?storyId=13582

04-04-2006, 03:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
GabbaGabbaHey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 761	Maybe Toyota powered according to Boggy http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...57367&f=15&h=0 http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...53183&f=14&h=0

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04-17-2006, 11:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
AutoMX MR2 AW11/Too Poor 4aLotus Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 7	i'm quite sure that is a photoshopped Gallardo, i saw photos of one with the exact same background. __________________ http://www.gparadox.com/mavatar2.jpg