UPDATE: First 2013 Lotus Esprit video added
The company has also revealed today the new version 2013 Lotus Esprit which will go on sale in the spring of the same year. The 2013 Lotus Esprit is a 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive vehicle powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine. The total output of the 2013 Lotus Esprit is rated at 620 PS and 720 Nm of torque with the red line coming at 8,500 rpm. It's the same engine as the one on the Eterne. The engine of the 2013 Lotus Esprit is coupled with an optional KERS system, and the manufacturer says it can also deliver it as a hybrid. The 2013 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a 7 Speed DCT transmission that sends the huge amount of power to the rear wheels. The top speed of the 2013 Lotus Esprit is rated at 330 km/h and the company says it can rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds.
The CO2 emissions level of the 2013 Lotus Esprit is rated at 250 g/km and the car weighs only 1,450 kg.
The 2013 Lotus Esprit price starts at 110,000 GBP and the carmaker has announced that the new version of the classic model will go into production towards the end of 2012.
Lotus Press Release:
The Icon Is Back
The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car that the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus.
The new 2013 Esprit represents the very essence of exclusive supercar driving. It picks up and exceeds the legacy of it’s forefathers. Think of it as a statement of superiority. Think of it as Lotus CEO Dany Bahar’s personal statement of intent, his vision for the future of Lotus.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group
Lotus, said: “The 2013 Esprit is the ultimate supercar. In the past when people thought of the 2013 Esprit, they thought of the movies, Bond, Pretty Woman,
Basic Instinct but this time around, the car is the star of the show.”
“One has to be very careful when taking on the challenge of reinventing such an iconic classic as the 2013 Esprit – everyone has an opinion. There’s a fine balance between acknowledging the greatness of the past whilst at the same time rapidly leaping forward to the future and ensuring
that this car not only does the name 2013 Esprit justice but also the Lotus brand. I think we’ve managed to find the balance and in doing so created a new icon, a car people will find hard to resist.”
“Not only does the 2013 Esprit look incredible but it has the performance to match. We’ve stuck to the Lotus core values of performance through lightweight and teamed them with future technology and exceptional engineering to ensure that the 2013 Esprit will be the leader of the pack. The design is aggressive, you have to see it to appreciate how low and wide the proportions are but it still retains a level of dignity, of class and most of all exclusivity. I’m very proud of this car.”
2013 Lotus Esprit video:
Powered by a 5.0 litre V8 pressure charged engine delivering up to 620 PS, the 2013 Esprit retains exceptional performance through it’s unique lightweight design making it the ultimate expression of Lotus supercar ownership. It is the supercar that will redefine ride and handling, performance, comfort and exclusivity.
The styling of the 2013 Esprit echoes the performance with strong lines throughout the sleek low body. The symmetry through the mass and proportion of the 2013 Esprit give it an intense look, it’s the perfect example of the new Lotus DNA in action.
The 2013 Esprit is more than an evolution, it’s a redefinition.
2013 Lotus Esprit Specifications
Layout 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive
Engine Petrol, hybrid optional
Hybrid technology Optional KERS
Cylinder V8
Capacity 5.0 litre
Power/Torque 620 PS / 720 Nm
Rev limit 8,500 rpm
0-100 km/h 3.4 seconds
Top speed 330 km/h
CO2 approx (CO2/km) 250 g/km**
Weight 1,450 kg
Seats 2
Transmission 7 Speed DCT
Drive RWD
Start of production End of 2012
Enters the market Spring 2013
Price indication Circa £110,000
*Please refer to the ‘Further Information’ section in the Media Kit for information relating to this specification
**Using optional hybrid technolgy
