2013 Lotus Esprit
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Price |
approx $174,000 |
Production |
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Engine |
5 liter V8 |
Weight |
3197 lbs | ||
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Aspiration |
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Torque |
531 lb-ft | ||
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HP |
up to 612 hp |
HP/Weight |
5.2 lbs per hp | ||
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HP/Liter |
up to 122.4 hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
3.4 seconds |
Top Speed |
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(from Lotus Press Release) The Icon Is Back
The most eagerly
anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car
that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate
Lotus.
The new Esprit represents the very essence of exclusive supercar
driving. It picks up and exceeds the legacy of it’s forefathers.
Think of it as a statement of superiority. Think of it as Lotus CEO
Dany Bahar’s personal statement of intent, his vision for the future
of Lotus.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “The
Esprit is the ultimate supercar. In the past when people thought of
the Esprit, they thought of the movies, Bond, Pretty Woman,
Basic Instinct but this time around, the car is the star of the
show.”
“One has to be very careful when taking on the challenge of
reinventing such an iconic classic as the Esprit – everyone has an
opinion. There’s a fine balance between acknowledging the greatness
of the past whilst at the same time rapidly leaping forward to the
future and ensuring that this car not only does the name Esprit
justice but also the Lotus brand. I think we’ve managed to find the
balance and in doing so created a new icon, a car people will find
hard to resist.”
“Not only does the Esprit look incredible but it has the performance
to match. We’ve stuck to the Lotus core values of performance
through lightweight and teamed them with future technology and
exceptional engineering to ensure that the Esprit will be the leader
of the pack. The design is aggressive, you have to see it to
appreciate how low and wide the proportions are but it still retains
a level of dignity, of class and most of all exclusivity. I’m very
proud of this car.”
Powered by a 5.0 litre V8 pressure charged engine delivering up to
620 PS, the Esprit retains exceptional performance through it’s
unique lightweight design making it the ultimate expression of Lotus
supercar ownership. It is the supercar that will redefine ride and
handling, performance, comfort and exclusivity.
The styling of the Esprit echoes the performance with strong lines
throughout the sleek low body. The symmetry through the mass and
proportion of the Esprit give it an intense look, it’s the perfect
example of the new Lotus DNA in action.
The Esprit is more than an evolution, it’s a redefinition.