Lotus Brings 5 New Concept Cars to Paris Motor Show

[MGCM]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/30/lotus-shocks-paris-motor-show-with-five-concept-debuts/

:eek:

[schocker]

Pretty crazy coming from lotus, though the designs, while quite interesting, are a tad extreme. They have a point in the article though, at the price points some of these will be at, they will be a tough sell with the competition already out there from other manufacturers.

[InRich]

Wooooow.... love em... if thats the future of cars, I'm onboard. dunno why everyone isn't making such beautiful cars.

[Zephyr]

woah, those are hot hot hot!

[ArjayAquino]

The first two remind me of a Lambo and the last two remind me of aston martin... they do look nice though. :thumbsup:

[Pollywog]

It's about time that Lotus got back in the game - and I definitely like the concepts. The specs are spectacular as well, but the cars look far too similar to me. I love the fact that they released 5 concepts - in fact im quite impressed - but the lack of interior shots is a bit disappointing. As well, despite the specs being detailed as well, I feel like the car itself should make that self-explanatory. If if weren't for the separate spec links, I would've been hard pressed to be able to tell the most powerful of the bunch to the cheapest of the bunch.

Either way, :clap: for Lotus.

[Xtrema]

Recession? What recession?

[Pollywog]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Recession? What recession?

Lol, thats funny because I was just thinking that. It seems like all of the prestige manufacturers are doing just fine and releasing stunning new concepts mated with very innovative technology - ferrari, lamborghini, tesla, lambo just to name a few.

Edit: To add, I think the new Porsche 918 Hybrid is absolutely amazing. Not only does it look spectacular, but is a hybrid too!

http://www.ecoautoninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Porsche-918-hybrid-Spyder.jpg

Holy fawk...:drool:...0-60 in 3.2sec....
Toyota/Lexus and Porsche are helping the mass population understand that just because its a hybrid doesn't mean it has to be slow.

[gyu]

Looks really good, except they look like variations of one another.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Id take any one of them.

[Disoblige]

The first white one reminds me of a Lambo who had a one night stand with a CR-Z. :rofl:

But I like all the designs. Would love to see this in person.

[KRZY403]

Wow the Esprit and Elan are so nice. Lotus' current lineup looks like crap compared to these concepts.
I have to agree with some of you. The esprit (white one) looks like a lambo and the yellow (elan) looks like a crz in the front end. I'd get the elan if I had the money. :drool:

[Sugarphreak]

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[InRich]

the best one is the 3rd one, I'd buy that in a heart beat, right now.

[msommers]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Lotus has always been my favorite exotic, glad to see some fresh new models... a new Esprit is long overdue

Esprit is long overdue...but damn it is still so beautiful!

http://xerb.info/random/Pics/fredhoon/Lotus%20Esprit/lotus_esprit_v8.jpg

Like all the cars but the front is very, very lambo-esque.

Elite interior is my favorite.

[taemo]

Originally posted by ArjayAquino
The first two remind me of a Lambo and the last two remind me of aston martin... they do look nice though. :thumbsup:

exactly what I was thinking as well.

one actually reminds me of the ft-86.

either way.. :drool:
wouldn't mind getting any one of them

[CLiVE]

The esprit has always been one of my favorite cars. The new one looks great. Can't wait to see it in person, heading to the Paris show next weekend. :thumbsup:

[dirtsniffer]

man i would sell one of my kidneys to be able to afford the esprit

[95teetee]

I loved those cars the first time I saw them...



...when they were Lamborghinis.

[msommers]

Originally posted by CLiVE
The esprit has always been one of my favorite cars. The new one looks great. Can't wait to see it in person, heading to the Paris show next weekend. :thumbsup:

Picture posting is a must!

[C4S]

I love ESPRIT !!!!:rolleyes:

[CLiVE]

Esprit was the best of the show IMO. Very nice in person.

Here are a few pics from Paris. :thumbsup: Hope these links work.

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110238.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110239.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110240.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110241.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110242.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110244.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110245.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110246.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110247.jpg

http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/PA110248.jpg

[CLiVE]

Some of the others (Elite /Elise, etc.) are posted here:

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?s=&postid=3512364#post3512364

and a link to my album of the show. ~400 pics.

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i375/schneller13/

[max_boost]

Unreal. Hotness to a whole another level.