Is the Encor Series 1 the new Esprit we’ve been waiting for?
Encor has revealed more details of its Esprit V8 restomod – is it the new Esprit we’ve been waiting for? Continue reading Is the Encor Series 1 the new Esprit we’ve been waiting for?
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The Lotus highlights from the NEC
If your focus was Lotus they were more or less all in one place Continue reading The Lotus highlights from the NEC
Jim Clark’s stellar 1965 season celebrated in Duns
Jim Clark’s remarkable 1965 season was an anniversary that had to be marked, and the hard working folks at The Jim Clark Trust did just that… Continue reading Jim Clark’s stellar 1965 season celebrated in Duns
Our pick of the pics from the Lotus Picnic
Sunscreen and parasols were at the ready for Richard Hinton’s annual Lotus Picnic. This year was its third running, and there was no messing with the successful formula… Continue reading Our pick of the pics from the Lotus Picnic
Giugiaro heads special guests at Classic Team Lotus Garden Party
We’re at East Carleton Manor, the home built by Colin and Hazel Chapman, for the third Classic Team Lotus Garden Party. The theme this year is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Esprit. S1 designer Giugiaro has flown in from Italy… Continue reading Giugiaro heads special guests at Classic Team Lotus Garden Party
Lotus Emira updates bring in a new flagship
The Lotus Emira has received a refresh that also brings with it the new V6 SE to replace the existing V6 model… Continue reading Lotus Emira updates bring in a new flagship
Video: Wild Ferrari-engined Exige hillclimb car
A teatray front splitter, an enormous rear wing and a twin-turbocharged V8 engine from a Ferrari 488 GTB. Welcome to the Lotari, a purpose-built Lotus Exige hillclimb Continue reading Video: Wild Ferrari-engined Exige hillclimb car
Jim Clark commemorated with limited edition Emira
This year marks a big anniversary for Jim Clark and Team Lotus. Sixty years ago, the Scot won his second Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500. He remains the only driver… Continue reading Jim Clark commemorated with limited edition Emira
Clark celebration weekend
The Jim Clark Trust is planning a big celebration in June to mark the 60th anniversary of Jim Clark’s second Formula One World Championship win and his victory at the Indianapolis 500… Continue reading Clark celebration weekend
Team Lotus name returns for the modern era
The Team Lotus name returns as a cover-all term for global Lotus motorsport activity… Continue reading Team Lotus name returns for the modern era
Senna celebration at Goodwood Members’ Meeting
The 40th anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first Formula One victory will be celebrated at Goodwood… Continue reading Senna celebration at Goodwood Members’ Meeting
Lotus events 2025
We’ve just given our Lotus events listing an update for 2025. To be included, each fixture must be Lotus specific and open to all Lotus owners. If there are any Lotus-specific events you know about that we haven’t listed, drop us a line and we’ll add them. This listing will be updated as and when events are confirmed. Absolute Lotus Highland Tour ScotlandThursday 8 May … Continue reading Lotus events 2025
Long read: Jenks’ illegal Christmas day road test
Denis Jenkinson’s attempt to drive the Lotus Type 12 on 180 miles of public roads was probably the most unusual and illicit of his life Continue reading Long read: Jenks’ illegal Christmas day road test
Video: Bond’s Esprit before the big screen
Director Lewis Gilbert gives reporter Tony Bastable some behind-the-scenes insight into its creation and why they used real cars for most of the stunts Continue reading Video: Bond’s Esprit before the big screen
Lotus hybrid? We’ve been here before
Lotus had plans to sell hybrid tech to other OEMs in 2009… Continue reading Lotus hybrid? We’ve been here before
Elite 50th celebrations headline Lotus stars of NEC
The Lotus Grand Tourers have put on a display of four Type 75s at the Classic Motor Show. It’s apt for the Elite, Eclat and Excel club to focus on the model that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It’s one of several Lotus clubs among the 3000 cars that were on show. Among the Lotus Grand Tourers gathering is Marcus Horrell’s recently completed restoration, … Continue reading Elite 50th celebrations headline Lotus stars of NEC
Elan M200 Speedster sells for $62,500
Lotus removed the roof and windscreen from the Elan to create the M200 concept Continue reading Elan M200 Speedster sells for $62,500
Video: Ex-Jim Cark Lotus battling for Goodwood victory
Ex-Jim Clark Lotus 25 battles for victory in the Glover Trophy at the Goodwood Revival Continue reading Video: Ex-Jim Cark Lotus battling for Goodwood victory
Lotus luminaries reunited at Hethel
Photos from the 2024 Lotus Renuion at Hethel Continue reading Lotus luminaries reunited at Hethel
Video: The Lotus saloon that never was
Lotus pondered its first saloon car in the late 1970s. It has taken until the Emeya for that ambition to be fulfilled Continue reading Video: The Lotus saloon that never was
Theory 1: Lotus’s ‘new design manifesto’
The Theory 1 is Lotus’s greatest indication so far of its future electric sports cars… Continue reading Theory 1: Lotus’s ‘new design manifesto’
If you can’t beat them, join them: The ‘Frogeye’ Sprite with a Lotus Elan heart
This is a new one on us. The Starley Lotus Sprite is a mash-up of the Austin-Healey ‘Frogeye’ Sprite Mk1 and a Lotus Elan, combining the modified shell of the former with the underpinnings of the latter. The story goes like this. The Sprite’s original owner, a Mr Starley, had been using the car on the road and in sprints and hillclimbs in the early … Continue reading If you can’t beat them, join them: The ‘Frogeye’ Sprite with a Lotus Elan heart
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