New Lotus Esprit 09 - LotusTalk

Niche_Car_Fan · 08-19-2008, 11:11 AM

As with many other Lotus owners out there, i'm sure you are getting really excited about the prospect of the new Esprit..

Hopefully the new one will be completly up to date with latest Monocoque chassis design, allowing for greater handling ontop of blistering performance (175mph +)

Lets just hope with the new design, latest creature comforts & powertrain choice this car doesn't turn out to be to heafty in the weight department.

What are you guys hoping from this new model ?

sflotuslachlan · 08-19-2008, 11:16 AM

Check out the Lotus factory website. The Evora, as it will be called, looks stunning and with plenty of creature comforts at a reasonably light weight. I'm guessing it will be a blast to drive and a car you can drive every day.

exarkun1178 · 08-19-2008, 11:17 AM

cutting edge styling on par with lambo, performance through light weight and high horse power!

thats all.

maz · 08-19-2008, 11:22 AM

i just want it to have carpeting...

Linfone · 08-19-2008, 11:24 AM

for an extra 10 pounds sure...

Why would you put carpets in a Lotus? If I had an Evora, it'd have 2 power windows, a driver's seat, and that's about it...

ransackman · 08-19-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linfone

for an extra 10 pounds sure...

Why would you put carpets in a Lotus? If I had an Evora, it'd have 2 power windows, a driver's seat, and that's about it...

Unfortunately, the Evora has all of that and MUCH MUCH MORE.
Evora is going after CL, Granturisimo, right?

maz · 08-19-2008, 12:26 PM

god i hope so.

MickOpalak · 08-19-2008, 12:27 PM

The next Esprit will have a central tub made of extruded, bonded and rivited aluminum, just like the Evora (the VVA architecture). There will be a roll structure added to the central tub. The front subframe will be replaceable, made of the same materials and contain the small luggage compartment and twin radiators, making up the front crash structure. The replaceable rear subframe will be made of galvanized steel (for strength) and longitudinally hold a V8 or V10 engine. The body will once again be composite (fiberglass). The wheel base will be very close to the Evora's, the rear overhang will be slightly longer than the Evora's, but the front overhang will be quiet longer.

All of this information was provided by Roger Becker at the LOG 28 banquet.

maz · 08-19-2008, 12:59 PM

you were supposed to be drinking when he was giving that speech.

ajp33 · 08-19-2008, 01:43 PM

It will also be marginally lower than the Evora according to the design spec sheet

MickOpalak · 08-19-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maz

you were supposed to be drinking when he was giving that speech.

I was.

It helps that I was sitting right in front of the projection screen and speaker. I wish I had thought to take some pictures of those slides.

SweetDaddyD · 08-19-2008, 02:30 PM

...and if you come to LOG 29 where the Evora will be, maybe you'll get a presentation on the Esprit like we all got on the Evora this year.... (which was pretty sweet, especially the crash test parts. And then the posters they gave us from the British Motor Show release were pretty sweet as well- many of which left with autographs from Roger Becker, Clive Chapman, etc)
I'm not saying you will. But I know you won't if you aren't there.

Bavarian Motorist · 08-19-2008, 03:07 PM

What I hope for:

- BMW 4.4l twin-turbo V8 with over 500 HP (around 530 would be nice)

- Weight kept under 3300 lbs

- Exotic and elegant styling

- Price tag in the $130-150s

- A genuine Lotus to drive

Moto44 · 08-19-2008, 03:15 PM

High power, low weight, exotic styling.

Simba · 08-19-2008, 04:11 PM

I want:

- Styling with significant callbacks to the Esprit V8-- it's a 30 year old design that could use some freshening, but should remain true to itself. I don't want to see an Elise rehash.

- Power. Lots of. TT V8, 450+ ponies.

- Manual gearbox. (Should be a no-brainer for Lotus)

- Similar weight to the old V8. I'm not expecting 2800 pounds, but I also don't want to see 3400+.

- Updated version of the AP brakes on the late V8s, maybe even a carbon/ceramic setup.

- Priced in the 120-140k range that Ferrari and Lambo don't care about.

(And completely pie in the sky, but: Lotus-built engine.)

clayton · 08-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Since it'll be created using the Evora platform with wider/longer chassis... please oh god don't use that ugly rear styling... the front is quite nice, but the back killed it. The Esprit rendering looks waaaaay better.

>

This with Evora-like front.... hell yes! Gimme Lotus Exige-like handling and 0-60 faster than Nissan GT-R which is @ mainstream pricing with supercar speed.

What I think:
Lotus wants hybrid in it's Esprit. And it's obvious it'll be Toyota. Go to this website.
Toyota's concept car, the FT-HS. 400 hybrid HP V6 doing 0-60 in 4 second. Give it Lotus-tweak and 550+ HP. 0-60 under 4 with acceptable MPG...

How am I gonna get this car?
I work @ a PD, doing crazy bull**** overtime just to hope I can get an Esprit one day.

08-19-2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Niche_Car_Fan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	New Lotus Esprit 09 As with many other Lotus owners out there, i'm sure you are getting really excited about the prospect of the new Esprit.. Hopefully the new one will be completly up to date with latest Monocoque chassis design, allowing for greater handling ontop of blistering performance (175mph +) Lets just hope with the new design, latest creature comforts & powertrain choice this car doesn't turn out to be to heafty in the weight department. What are you guys hoping from this new model ?

08-19-2008, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
maz casual exige user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 1,106	i just want it to have carpeting... __________________ www.lotuscarclub.org "Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know." (rumsfeld)

08-19-2008, 11:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Linfone Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 80	for an extra 10 pounds sure... Why would you put carpets in a Lotus? If I had an Evora, it'd have 2 power windows, a driver's seat, and that's about it... __________________ Not a Lotus 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX, Stage 2

08-19-2008, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
maz casual exige user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 1,106	god i hope so. __________________ www.lotuscarclub.org "Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know." (rumsfeld)

08-19-2008, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
MickOpalak LOG29 Co-chairman Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,570	The next Esprit will have a central tub made of extruded, bonded and rivited aluminum, just like the Evora (the VVA architecture). There will be a roll structure added to the central tub. The front subframe will be replaceable, made of the same materials and contain the small luggage compartment and twin radiators, making up the front crash structure. The replaceable rear subframe will be made of galvanized steel (for strength) and longitudinally hold a V8 or V10 engine. The body will once again be composite (fiberglass). The wheel base will be very close to the Evora's, the rear overhang will be slightly longer than the Evora's, but the front overhang will be quiet longer. All of this information was provided by Roger Becker at the LOG 28 banquet. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter LOG29 - http://www.log29.org President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

08-19-2008, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
sflotuslachlan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Check out the Lotus factory website. The Evora, as it will be called, looks stunning and with plenty of creature comforts at a reasonably light weight. I'm guessing it will be a blast to drive and a car you can drive every day.

08-19-2008, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Posts: 3,618	cutting edge styling on par with lambo, performance through light weight and high horse power! thats all.

08-19-2008, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
maz casual exige user Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 1,106	you were supposed to be drinking when he was giving that speech. __________________ www.lotuscarclub.org "Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns - the ones we don't know we don't know." (rumsfeld)

08-19-2008, 01:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
ajp33 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny Pittsburgh Posts: 606	It will also be marginally lower than the Evora according to the design spec sheet

08-19-2008, 02:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD Sticker Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 6,126	...and if you come to LOG 29 where the Evora will be, maybe you'll get a presentation on the Esprit like we all got on the Evora this year.... (which was pretty sweet, especially the crash test parts. And then the posters they gave us from the British Motor Show release were pretty sweet as well- many of which left with autographs from Roger Becker, Clive Chapman, etc) I'm not saying you will. But I know you won't if you aren't there. __________________ "Starshield" Group Buy: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51323 ChuforiaGraffix.com Custom decals, magnetics, banners, stripes, racing numbers,etc.SweetDaddyDelicious@hotmail.com

08-19-2008, 03:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,347	What I hope for: - BMW 4.4l twin-turbo V8 with over 500 HP (around 530 would be nice) - Weight kept under 3300 lbs - Exotic and elegant styling - Price tag in the $130-150s - A genuine Lotus to drive __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

08-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harmony, Il Posts: 3,489	High power, low weight, exotic styling. __________________ It's not an adventure until something goes wrong.

08-19-2008, 04:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 106	I want: - Styling with significant callbacks to the Esprit V8-- it's a 30 year old design that could use some freshening, but should remain true to itself. I don't want to see an Elise rehash. - Power. Lots of. TT V8, 450+ ponies. - Manual gearbox. (Should be a no-brainer for Lotus) - Similar weight to the old V8. I'm not expecting 2800 pounds, but I also don't want to see 3400+. - Updated version of the AP brakes on the late V8s, maybe even a carbon/ceramic setup. - Priced in the 120-140k range that Ferrari and Lambo don't care about. (And completely pie in the sky, but: Lotus-built engine.)

08-21-2008, 10:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
clayton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8	Since it'll be created using the Evora platform with wider/longer chassis... please oh god don't use that ugly rear styling... the front is quite nice, but the back killed it. The Esprit rendering looks waaaaay better. > This with Evora-like front.... hell yes! Gimme Lotus Exige-like handling and 0-60 faster than Nissan GT-R which is @ mainstream pricing with supercar speed. What I think: Lotus wants hybrid in it's Esprit. And it's obvious it'll be Toyota. Go to this website. Toyota's concept car, the FT-HS. 400 hybrid HP V6 doing 0-60 in 4 second. Give it Lotus-tweak and 550+ HP. 0-60 under 4 with acceptable MPG... How am I gonna get this car? I work @ a PD, doing crazy bull**** overtime just to hope I can get an Esprit one day. Last edited by clayton : 08-22-2008 at 09:07 AM.

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