Spied: Lotus "Project Eagle" mule

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Spy photographers have spotted a test mule for the upcoming Lotus 2+2, dubbed Project Eagle. The body of a Lotus Esprit covers the new mid-engine coupe while engineers continue its development. Lotus officials recently confirmed the existence of such a project. Little is known about Project Eagle at this point, but it [...]

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[rautox]

3.0 V6 Toyota? <wild speculation>Sounds like Brad Bedell and Randy Noll have British admirers. I guess a paddle shift arrangement would allow them to use the entire solara drive train, too. I sincerely hope it doesn't suck. </ws>

[Jeff_DML]

sweet, pop up headlights are coming back:D

[ZBB]

sweet, pop up headlights are coming back:D

Even as an engineering mule, that old Esprit body design still looks good :dunno:

When did the first Esprit come out? '75-78?

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76

here's a 77

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Lotus_Esprit_S1_1977_Fed.jpg

[Mr. The Edge]

Looks like a Fiero with a kit.

[John V]

76

here's a 77

Damn! Check out the deep dish on those 14's!

[JST]

76

here's a 77

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Lotus_Esprit_S1_1977_Fed.jpg

Here's an S1. Not sure of the year.

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2573&d=1189603336

http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=11428&highlight=esprit