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Lotus reportedly gives the go-ahead to Esprit replacement

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    Lotus reportedly gives the go-ahead to Esprit replacement

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    We have liftoff on the next Lotus Esprit. Finally. Scuttlebutt at the beginning of the year suggested it was taking so long because Lotus was pondering some sort of hybrid system for the car. More recently the talk has turned to three specimens from Toyota's book of engines, including the Lexus LFA's V10, and the word "hybrid" disappeared.

    It's the V10 that interests us here, because Lotus is planning for the new Esprit -- or whatever it will ultimately be called -- to have 275-325 bhp per ton. Even if they keep it freakishly lightweight you're looking at a minimum of 400 horsepower, something Lexus' Yamaha-tuned lump could easily handle. We'll get the full picture in a few weeks when new Lotus CEO Danny Bahr unveils his long-term plan for the company.

    [Source: Autocar]Lotus reportedly gives the go-ahead to Esprit replacement originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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