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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 ...
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 ...
In recent years, the automotive restomod scene has picked up serious steam. From Alfa Romeos to Porsches, it seems like there is always a company (or sometimes, several) that will take your classic ...
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 ...
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Few movie franchises have the staying power and overall longevity of James Bond. The series is based on the novels of Ian Fleming about the exploits of a covert agent of the British Secret ...
Lotus has unveiled a new EV concept which it calls “Theory 1,” a lightweight(-ish) electric sportscar concept inspired by the Lotus Esprit with nearly 1,000hp and capable of speeds up to 200mph. And ...