Lotus's iconic sports car MindAs it celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, it is being revived with one of the automotive world's most unique and ambitious "restomod" projects. First introduced at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, this legend, which left its mark on an era with its sharp, wedge-shaped futuristic design, Encor Series 1 With its project, modern technology meets power and reliability.
Alliance of Former Lotus Engineers and Supercar Experts
This ambitious restomod project was implemented by Again The company is attracting attention in the automotive world with its team. One of the founding partners is a former Simon Lane, Lotus Advanced Performance DirectorThe Encor team also includes many former Lotus employees, Pagani, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin and Porsche It also includes experts transferred from supercar giants such as. This team established the "Q-Unit" of the automotive world, carrying on the traditional Lotus spirit, lightweight structure and superior road holdingaims to combine it with the power of the modern age.
Carbon Fiber Body and Reliable V8 Engine
Encor has redesigned this special model “Series 1” Although it gives its name, the basis of the project is the final version with a V8 engine, which buyers are asked to donate Series 4 Esprit The project is based on models. Here's how it works:
- Donor Chassis: The basis of the project is the Series 4 chassis, which houses the powerful V8 engine.
- Body Material: This chassis was built with the eye-catching and angular design of the first Esprit completely faithful to carbon fiber a new body is being constructed.
Although the original Esprits were initially noted for their light weight, in their later years they were equipped with twin-turbo 3.5-liter V8 engine. Encor is taking this V8 and completely reworking it. The goal isn't just to provide more power; it's also to provide, as Lotus owners jokingly call it, “Lots of Trouble, Usually Serious” by burying its legend in history, at supercar standards reliability increase.
The James Bond Legend at Modern Speed Standards
The Spy Who Loved Me ve For Your Eyes Only Esprit, which became an iconic pop culture symbol in James Bond films like the ones in the series, now meets modern speed standards thanks to Encor. Encor's vision is to get from point A to point B. without calling a tow truck to create a car that can go fast but also has breathtaking performance.
But this "Restomod" Your dream has a price. Just like Singer's Porsche 911 Like its restomods, Encor notes that attention to detail comes at a high cost. In addition to the donor vehicle, buyers must supply They have to sacrifice a very high amount of money.
This seems high considering that even the cleanest Esprit V8 models sell for well below that price. But the Encor is only 50 With the Series 1, Lotus Esprit is creating an ultra-rare and highly collectible piece. On its 50th birthday, Lotus Esprit received a magnificent gift that both pays tribute to the design of the past and offers the performance and reliability of the future.
