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2029 Lotus Esprit

Car and Driver · May 12, 2026, 5:09 PM

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  • While Lotus has always been the hard-core aficionado's pick in the realm of sports car manufacturers, the Esprit is a model that most enthusiasts should remember.
  • Of course, we'll have to wait to see, but it will likely abide by Lotus's defining principles of lightweight construction, aerodynamic efficiency, and maximum driver engagement.

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See all results for new 2029 Lotus Esprit for sale near 100000

While Lotus has always been the hard-core aficionado's pick in the realm of sports car manufacturers, the Esprit is a model that most enthusiasts should remember. While the nameplate has been dormant since 2004, Lotus is now reviving the Esprit badge for another go-around in the modern era.

Exact details about the all-new Esprit's performance are still under wraps, but we do know that it will employ a hybrid V-8 engine, almost certainly tucked in behind the driver—the original Esprit was a mid-engine car, after all—rumored to produce nearly 1000 horsepower. Of course, we'll have to wait to see, but it will likely abide by Lotus's defining principles of lightweight construction, aerodynamic efficiency, and maximum driver engagement.

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