And a 200mph Espirit rumor!_JD_ said:Also, the new Autocar has a 111R vs. VX220
I agree, but we all know pictures - especially spyshots/renderings never really describe a car in 3D. I think if they have kept the wedge intact (another good observation, wallaby!) the car will look very different from a Camaro.wallabyguy said:... the Esprit seems to have taken front end design cues from the last generation Chevy Camaro...
I'm not sure if that would be smart. The Esprit has strong name recognition amongst enthusiasts. Though the current car has sorely needed an update, discarding the name would be foolish. Consider it's brand strength. Lotus does not have the marketing dollars to build a new brand name with such recognition. Plus this name provides them a direct connection the old Lotus 'spirit'.Robert Puertas said:It's time to retire the Esprit name.
werdshinoo said:I'm not sure if that would be smart. The Esprit has strong name recognition amongst enthusiasts. Though the current car has sorely needed an update, discarding the name would be foolish. Consider it's brand strength. Lotus does not have the marketing dollars to build a new brand name with such recognition. Plus this name provides them a direct connection the old Lotus 'spirit'.
The Ford GT (40) is one such example.
I agree it's like Porsche retiring the 911.shinoo said:I'm not sure if that would be smart. The Esprit has strong name recognition amongst enthusiasts. Though the current car has sorely needed an update, discarding the name would be foolish. Consider it's brand strength. Lotus does not have the marketing dollars to build a new brand name with such recognition. Plus this name provides them a direct connection the old Lotus 'spirit'.
The Ford GT (40) is one such example.