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Spyker, Lotus Join Forces
Future Spyker models will be built on Lotus platforms and share many of their parts thanks to a deal made earlier today. The Parts and Platform Commonality agreement should be good news for the troubled Dutch sportscar maker, meaning much of their development cost will be carried by troubled English sportscar maker, Lotus. The timing is especially good for Spyker, as it means they'll be able to take advantage of the forthcoming Eagle and Esprit models. More »2010 Lotus Eagle Laps Nürburgring, Continues Search For Joker
The upcoming Lotus 2+2 known as the "Eagle" was spotted again, this time at the Nürburgring. Unfortunately, it still is wearing the full camo inspired by Batman's mask. The report from Bridge To Gantry is that the Lotus isn't even doing hot laps, instead just cruising around at a casual pace. that's disappointing because the Eagle is supposed to be powered by a juicy 3.5-liter V6. It seems like Lotus is trying to take down the Porsche 911, but we'll have to wait and see just how fast it is, and what it looks like in unmasked Bruce Wayne form.
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Welcome To Burnaby, Where The Europas And Beats Roam Free
We saw the Chuck D-centric Olds 98 in Toronto a couple weeks back, and now the Canadian contingent is back with a whole bunch of seriously rare machines for our enjoyment. Donkeyassman has spotted a Lotus Europa, Lotus Elan, Chevy Chevelle, Mazda Eunos, and a pair of Honda Beats in the city of Burnaby, B.C. So put on your tuques and make the jump for many more photos and Donkeyassman's description.More »
ThoRR Electric Se7en Should Have Shocking Performance
Thor is of course the Norse god of thunder, thunder comes from lightning and lightning is made of electricity, thus naming an all-electric se7en ThoRR is appropriate. The chassis we all know and love is largely unmolested, but the powertrain is pure electrons with a Siemens 3-phase electric motor sporting a redline of 10,000 RPM, a peak horsepower of 272, and max torque of 331 lb.ft. Interestingly, there is no transmission to get in the way so this gets even closer to go-kart like driving.More »
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Our intrepid road test editor Wes Siler was really looking forward to this week out in California. He'd lined up a Lotus long-lead drive and was planning on spending a few hours on the track taking some sharp corners and fast straights. Then he decided it made sense to spend a few hours in the Cali backwoods behind the handlebars of some little girl's bike a Yamaha. Normally for Wes, as you can see in the above photo, that's just a relaxing afternoon. Except yesterday wasn't so relaxing as he took a bit of a tumble and broke a bone or two in his left arm — in a couple of places. Never fear, he's in good spirits, and the surgery to fix the arm is complete, but for the next couple of months the only seat time he'll be getting is on a merry-go-round at Coney Island. We're looking forward to having him back on his feet in a couple of days, and behind the wheel again in a couple months, but if you were looking forward to part three of his 2008 Honda Accord Coupe review or part two of his 2009 Honda Pilot review, sadly you may have to wait a few days. But, feel free to berate him leave your well-wishes in the comments below. We know he'd love to respond first hand, but since he's only got one of those to type with he'll at least be reading them in between visits from SoCal candy stripers and warm sponge baths.
Jalopnik Road Test Editor Takes A Tumble, Will Be Back After A Short Hospital Stay
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Maniac Transplants Audi 4.2-Liter V8 Into 1981 Lotus Esprit
This is one of those rare occasions where the most appropriate reaction to an engine transplant is to stand from your chair, and begin a slow clap of awe-inspired appreciation. It takes a certain kind of bonkers maniac to wrest the 2.2 liter 4-cylinder Lotus engine and Citroen gearbox from an otherwise impeccable example of a 1981 Lotus Esprit and install a monster German V8 of aluminum und schteel. Follow along in forum format as our hero goes about the heart transplant, and wonder in awe as he custom machines parts for the beast. We want to be like him when we grow up. [Motorgeek]
choose your eternity
While the 8-door '57 Chrysler limo almost beat out the stretched Ferrari 400i limo in our last Choose Your Eternity poll (and what an upset of reigning PCH Superpower, Italy, that would have been!), V12 power and Italian build quality seem to have triumphed over fins and rust. Today we need to see how Italy fares against its fellow PCH Superpower, Great Britain (with the winner moving on to take on France, of course). And, just to make things more fun, we're going with some serious Malaise machinery today, because Euro-Malaise is inherently cool-yet-hellish.
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PCH, Superpower Malaise Showdown: 1978 Ferrari 308 or 1980 Lotus Esprit?
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Lotus Europa SE Revealed; Shows Off Pretty Smile, 222 Horsepower
There's no doubt the late-model Lotus Europa is a touring car with neither the punch nor the tautness of an Exige or Elise. But if you've got more than a slice of salami to transport, the Europa is your bastard. Here in Geneva, the company introduced a more upscale model, the SE (you go, 1984 naming conventions, you). It's the Lotus Europa SE and it comes with a more powerful two-liter turbocharged engine, upclocked to 222 horsepower and with 221 lb-ft. That's good for a zero-to-60 time of 5.5 seconds and a 13-second sprint to 100 mph and on up to an estimated 143 mph ceiling. The SE also comes with new wheels, 17" in the front and 18" at the rear, under which reside a set of four pot brakes and larger (308 mm) diameter discs by AP Racing. Lotus Design put its swank thumbprint on the SE's interior, using four whole hides of high-grade leather. All that can be yours for 10 grand over the Europa's equivalent dollar price of $55,000. Go high-profit-margin marketing schemes, go!More »








