LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 http://jalopnik.com/398588/2010-lotus-eagl...ead-of-schedule http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-R...-first-picture/ Apparently an image was leaked early... Here's the deal on the car: - Bigger than an Elise/Exige - Has back seats but I believe I read they can be removed for cargo space as an option - Has a Toyota Camry 3.5l V6 (yes, I know...) - Roadster version will be released at a later time - Cost will probably be around $75k - Will be in US about a year from now I'm guessing it will weigh not more than 2500 lbs and I'm hoping for less because it appears to still be a very small vehicle. Conclusion: A purist's 911, injected with Lotus DNA. Put one on my Christmas list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 BTW, this version of the Camry V6 will make around 275 hp. Probably because it's tuned for higher octane fuel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I don't like the front end. It looks too 'tesla' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbn Report post Posted July 15, 2008 where is the Esprit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
espritonhres Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I love it, lotus is making a move in the right direction thank god. Cant wait to see what they do with the interior, maybe spruce it up a bit unlike the elise how its so bare. I love the elise, just wish the interior was more like my esprit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 The interior will definitely be there. There is no way it will resemble an Elise inside!!! Lotus knows that is what makes the Elise/Exige such a niche car. I'm not saying you will get a Lexus interior and I sure hope we don't, but it will be relatively comfy. It'd be an extreme failure otherwise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 where is the Esprit The Esprit is next. Actually, this Eagle was really the Esprit project, but somehow it became a spin-off. That's the rumor anyways. Expect the Esprit to utilize the new BMW twin-turbo 4.4l V8 with upwards of 500 hp. Yum... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING-640 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Looks like shit, uninspiring, underpowered, eco-happy sports-car, we've waited for so fcuking long and have gotten NOTHING, shit. Sorry, but it's terrible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 King-640, you sound like a guy who wants an Esprit. Think of the Eagle as more of a 911 Carrera counterpart. The 2011 Esprit will be the big ticket supercar you desire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Here's a photoshop done by Mark A ... He has done photoshops in other colors as well, so if you have a request, just ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Kinda generic supercar.......looks like an updated NSX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KING-640 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 King-640, you sound like a guy who wants an Esprit. Think of the Eagle as more of a 911 Carrera counterpart. The 2011 Esprit will be the big ticket supercar you desire. Oh, this isn't the Esprit's replacement? Sorry then, my bad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
espritonhres Report post Posted July 15, 2008 The esprit will most likely be gallardo sized, and very very sexy haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambornima Report post Posted July 15, 2008 elise + f430 = this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qvpower Report post Posted July 15, 2008 i still see elise lines and honestly I think lotus should have made more dramatic changes to differentiate the style of it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnie Report post Posted July 15, 2008 they should of made the m250 - i put a deposit down on that it was real nice - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 16, 2008 elise + f430 = this. True, there are many similarities to the F430. Notably the intake ducts.... they should of made the m250 - i put a deposit down on that it was real nice - I'm absolutely infatuated with the M250. This is actually the incarnation of the M250 concept. I will reserve judgment until I see more photos. BTW, forgot to mention. Faster versions will be coming out. This is the base version. There will be supercharged versions released in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim501 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Did anyone else notice that this looks nothing like the released photo from lotus of the car under a cover. There are no low lights on the photo as there is under the cover? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Eagle = meh, ever since it was announced. Only a Lotus fan could approve. Bring on the next Esprit, give me a reason to pay attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Did anyone else notice that this looks nothing like the released photo from lotus of the car under a cover. There are no low lights on the photo as there is under the cover? I did notice. One possibility is that those low lights are just dealer-installed options like they are on the Elise/Exige, so the car wouldn't have them from the factory. Another is that Lotus was faking us out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 16, 2008 Eagle = meh, ever since it was announced. Only a Lotus fan could approve. Bring on the next Esprit, give me a reason to pay attention. And bring it with the TT Bmw motor and a strong transmission. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 16, 2008 This project will help fund the Esprit. It's a stepping stone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teufel657 Report post Posted July 16, 2008 More Pictures: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusMike Report post Posted July 19, 2008 Frontal shot from above. The colors are photoshopped on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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