andrem 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 A Audi 10 cyl producing 500hp. Heard it through the LOTUS USA grapevine from a very very relaiable source. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,559 Report post 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!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Car magazine says that an engine deal with Bmw has been struck..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 65 Report post Posted August 20, 2006 Believe me ...........Audi? Sorry. BMW is most likely. ...but you didn't say that!!! (looking for std disclaimer) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 957 Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr50bmg 2 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burningrubberuk 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 likeisaidearlieroddhowsomeoneainttookeenonbmwgettingupset!(anistillaintfixedthisbloominkeyboard!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeller77 65 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feffman 1 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 Somebody at Lotus PLEASE call Cosworth! Feff Quote MVP Track Time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBredS4 0 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 21, 2006 at a guess I would say its rolls Royce Merlin from a Spitfire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Report post Posted August 21, 2006 It looks like it belongs in the Isle of Wight ferry!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil_Dr_Fish 1 Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneB 2 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr50bmg 2 1 Vehicles Report post Posted August 22, 2006 Det er Norsk eller Dansk, ikke Tysk. Nice catch, Dr. Fish. -Dave Quote All Cows Eat Grass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumdeplakmuis 15 3 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmezza 0 1 Vehicles Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotusessex80 0 Report post Posted August 23, 2006 This is what is powering the new esprit soon.. just watch..! just feed the engine cheese ocassionaly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feffman 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotusessex80 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydning 1 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
burningrubberuk 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2006 My money is still on BMW,especially after a "certain" previous posting.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
