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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."
Powered by a 5.0 liter V8 pressure charged engine delivering up to
620 hp, 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.