andrem 0 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 A Audi 10 cyl producing 500hp. Heard it through the LOTUS USA grapevine from a very very relaiable source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,794 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 (edited) A Audi 10 cyl producing 500hp. Heard it through the LOTUS USA grapevine from a very very relaiable source. Absolute pants mate. Believe me ...........Audi? Sorry. BMW is most likely. Edited August 20, 2006 by Kimbers Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Car magazine says that an engine deal with Bmw has been struck..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Audi? But they already have a couple of superdedooper cars, one of which uses a V10 and is priced around Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 98 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Believe me ...........Audi? Sorry. BMW is most likely. ...but you didn't say that!!! (looking for std disclaimer) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think they are playing game with us anyway about the engine... They will like to get as much attension as possible before they even put it in production. I think they even now what engine they gona use in 2004 and that engine is might not even in production yet. Quote 89 Lotus Esprit Turbo S Very fast road and trackday car. GT3076R+ a lot of other modifications. http://lotusespritwo...inZzdningz.html Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 1,187 Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 I think your right, its all games. I read Toyota engine in a mag last month. I'm not believeing anything until I hear it from the horses mouth. (Well, Kimbergod anyway!) Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
mr50bmg 2 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 All right, all right.... I've sat on this secret long enough. It so happens that with my special inside contacts at Lotus, I got a chance to see the engine and was allowed to make this picture. So, here it is: -Dave Quote All Cows Eat Grass Link to post Share on other sites
burningrubberuk 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 likeisaidearlieroddhowsomeoneainttookeenonbmwgettingupset!(anistillaintfixedthisbloominkeyboard!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 98 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 All right, all right.... I've sat on this secret long enough. It so happens that with my special inside contacts at Lotus, I got a chance to see the engine and was allowed to make this picture. So, here it is: -Dave no, no, no, old technology, mate. My sources at Lotus-Malaysia reveal that we will finally be getting a true Turbo Esprit: New Turbo Esprit propulsion B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Feffman 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Somebody at Lotus PLEASE call Cosworth! Feff Quote MVP Track Time Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 All right, all right.... I've sat on this secret long enough. It so happens that with my special inside contacts at Lotus, I got a chance to see the engine and was allowed to make this picture. So, here it is: -Dave Ye that look like a light V12 diesel....... Is it a tank engine??It looks like a military engine.What is it to? Quote 89 Lotus Esprit Turbo S Very fast road and trackday car. GT3076R+ a lot of other modifications. http://lotusespritwo...inZzdningz.html Link to post Share on other sites
DBredS4 0 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 at a guess I would say its rolls Royce Merlin from a Spitfire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 It looks like it belongs in the Isle of Wight ferry!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evil_Dr_Fish 1 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 I think I might be with Dom on this one!! Quote "When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked him to forgive me." ------------------------------ G-Car Owner and Proud! Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 All the above posts are total bollocks! MY confidential source at Lotus (Gladys the tea lady), photographed this secret blueprint that Mike Kimberley had foolishly left lying on his desk As you can see, its not BMW , its BRM! It must have been the German wording on the document that lead to the other obviously totally wrong rumours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr50bmg 2 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Det er Norsk eller Dansk, ikke Tysk. Nice catch, Dr. Fish. -Dave Quote All Cows Eat Grass Link to post Share on other sites
plumdeplakmuis 35 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 (edited) All right, all right.... I've sat on this secret long enough. It so happens that with my special inside contacts at Lotus, I got a chance to see the engine and was allowed to make this picture. So, here it is: -Dave Allison V12 liquid cooled V1710 Edited August 22, 2006 by plumdeplakmuis Quote VAN DER LEE Turbo Systems - www.vdlee.com Link to post Share on other sites
madmezza 0 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I had a winky-winky-nudge-nudge conversation with a very reliable source who gave me this picture of the new Esprit engine... Who says old technology's no good... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lotusessex80 0 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 This is what is powering the new esprit soon.. just watch..! just feed the engine cheese ocassionaly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Feffman 1 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 This is what is powering the new esprit soon.. just watch..! just feed the engine cheese ocassionaly! Henry: I believe that's what they are using in the Elise! Mark Quote MVP Track Time Link to post Share on other sites
lotusessex80 0 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Henry: I believe that's what they are using in the Elise! Mark yeah, if a mouse is running in the elise then that means, in the esprit, a hamster must be running the esprit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 yeah, if a mouse is running in the elise then that means, in the esprit, a hamster must be running the esprit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Any more engine rumoures??? I give a bett on the new 4,7ltr Toyota Supra /Lexus engine. Thats why they cant gett the Esprit in productions before 2008.Because Toyota have to put it in their car first..... Quote 89 Lotus Esprit Turbo S Very fast road and trackday car. GT3076R+ a lot of other modifications. http://lotusespritwo...inZzdningz.html Link to post Share on other sites
burningrubberuk 0 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 My money is still on BMW,especially after a "certain" previous posting.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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