Automotive

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 Anniversary.

By: amanico : June 6th, 2024-05:12

I always had a big sympathy and affection for the Esprit. A good 2.2 is great, but what to say about the V8? I thought of getting one several times! Here is another nice one, an Anniversary, one of 100. Cool lines, great engine with 355 HP, good weight ( ...

Definitely cool.

2002 Lotus Esprit V8 Anniversary.

Definitely cool.

I think I know him. ;)

Always loved the Esprit, beautiful ! One thing I dislike from the late 90's cars is the steering wheel (this one is from around 97 if I am not mistaken, but you have the same on the gorgeous F355). The first models with an airbag were an absolute disgrac

No kidding. Safety, in general, really hurt design when it comes to cars.

You are right, the example of the horrible wide bumpers on the 80's 911s or the 3rd brake light on the same 911s of the early 90's are relevant to what you are saying

Exactly. Not to mention door panel sizes and so on...

and all the reflectors that have been added to allow the cars to be sold on the US market... I prefer Alfa Romeo who design cars without registration plate, and then struggle to add them in an aesthetic manner :) Best, E.

Haha! Exactly!

Ah yes, absolutely!

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Oh yes, sadly!

In total agreement.

Seems as they have overdone it a bit with the negative camber 😀.

You noticed that???

I like the dash layout. Looked into a new Mustang (cool car) and saw an iPad for an instrument panel (no thanks). Shifter seems tall like it must have a long throw. And where do you put your

Who care about the left foot? :))) As for the dashboard, it is indeed much better than most of those in our modern cars...

355 hp in that must make for a “moving” experience.

Sure! Strong feelings!

What a beautiful example, brought back memories of this...

You cannot beat a Lotus! ;)

Sat in one at the NY dealership back in the day, everything fit perfectly for the driver,

One of my biggest regrets is that I never could test one.

A lovely car, rather big, noisy, full of power and personality. I feel your nostalgy spirit my friend, new cars are very different! Best, E.

Yes, not perfect, by far, but so lovely!