We've known for a while that Lotus has great ambitions for its revamped lineup, but now the company's plans get a bit clearer.
After kissing goodbye to Toyota's V6 and V8 engines, Lotus today claimed that its 2013 Esprit will trump the McLaren MP4-12-C and Ferrari 458 Italia. You don't say!
CEO Dany Bahar revealed that the rolling chassis was now complete and fully-running prototypes would be ready by November.
In the same breath, he took shots at some of the most prestigious sports car manufacturers, arguing that the Esprit will offer a more “authentic” driving experience than the aforementioned rivals.
He even dared to add that the Esprit will have “the character and emotion” that the McLaren lacks.
These statements are obviously a good way (and a successful one) to turn the media spotlight on Lotus, but they could just as well come back to haunt him. The company has been building hype around the car for a very long time and people's expectations are only going to get higher now.
Will the brand-new, 570-horsepower V8 and lightweight modular aluminum platform really make the Lotus Esprit better than the MP4-12C and 458 Italia? Hard to say. At least we have a great new idea for a future comparison test!
Source: 0-60 Mag
After kissing goodbye to Toyota's V6 and V8 engines, Lotus today claimed that its 2013 Esprit will trump the McLaren MP4-12-C and Ferrari 458 Italia. You don't say!
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| Photo: Matthieu Lambert |
CEO Dany Bahar revealed that the rolling chassis was now complete and fully-running prototypes would be ready by November.
In the same breath, he took shots at some of the most prestigious sports car manufacturers, arguing that the Esprit will offer a more “authentic” driving experience than the aforementioned rivals.
He even dared to add that the Esprit will have “the character and emotion” that the McLaren lacks.
These statements are obviously a good way (and a successful one) to turn the media spotlight on Lotus, but they could just as well come back to haunt him. The company has been building hype around the car for a very long time and people's expectations are only going to get higher now.
Will the brand-new, 570-horsepower V8 and lightweight modular aluminum platform really make the Lotus Esprit better than the MP4-12C and 458 Italia? Hard to say. At least we have a great new idea for a future comparison test!
Source: 0-60 Mag