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50 years of the Lotus Esprit

Design is not a democracy.” Such a bold statement, wonderfully out of tune with modern group-think, could only apply to a car ...
The story of a sports car maker trying to find a new identity, now targeting electric power and a much more upmarket customer ...
The 1970s were the decade of the rise of the supercar, but not every model got the same amount of love. Here are some ...
It might have escaped your attention, what with everything being reimagined and repurposed these days, but the Lotus Esprit ...
Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...
The reimagined Lotus Esprit, known for its unique wedge-shaped profile, has long captured the imagination of car enthusiasts. From its role as a Bond car to its bold design, the Series 1 Esprit has ...
Called the Encor Series 1, this restomod will blend the wedge-tastic design of the original car with the V-8 power of later models. It'll feature lightweight construction with plenty of carbon fiber ...
On the 50th anniversary of the Lotus Esprit’s Paris debut, a new British venture called Encor is set to unveil a modern reinterpretation of the original Esprit S1, called the Encor Series 1. While the ...
Lotus built no other car for as long as the Esprit, and for some enthusiasts, it's the model that defines the marque. Today's Nice Price or No Dice Esprit Turbo appears to be a fine example, but is it ...
According to its ad, today's Nice Price or No Dice Esprit has 24,000 miles on the clock and already one engine rebuild under its belt. That might not bode well for future longevity, but we'll still ...
The 1983 Lotus Turbo Esprit is an iconic classic, but how does it hold up today? We take this legendary sports car for a drive, only to face an unexpected breakdown! Watch as we experience the highs ...