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carsismeZ06 · 07-15-2008, 02:35 PM

The 2010 Lotus Eagle has landed almost a full week ahead of its planned reveal at the British Motor Show. This single image was released on the Car Magazine website only moments ago, and we have it in full-sized glory, along with specs, after the jump.

As expected, the 2+2 features styling borrowed liberally from the Lotus Elise while taking a more grown-up spin on the Lotus design theme. With a Toyota V6 lurking in the back, good for 276 HP and somewhere north of 250 lb-ft of torque, the lightweight four-passenger car will quickly make it onto the short list of track-day toys, especially if you want to bring the kids along. [CarMagazine]

ihc95 · 07-15-2008, 02:44 PM

Wow. Thats much better looking than Elise. You would never think its a 2+2. Any word on price? I cant wait for The Esprit to be revealed.

Power Junkie · 07-15-2008, 02:45 PM

I hope they aren't suggesting this is the replacement for the Esprit then???

Because i preferred the previous designs for it. :(

ihc95 · 07-15-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Power Junkie

I hope they aren't suggesting this is the replacement for the Esprit then???

Because i preferred the previous designs for it. :(

No. The Esprit is still a go. Here are some spyshots. Its for sure gonna be one good looking car.

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Camaro Lives On · 07-15-2008, 07:44 PM

^ The Eagle looks evil. The Esprit looks even MORE evil... even in it's current testing form

Bumble Bee '77 · 07-15-2008, 08:16 PM

yes definatly better looking the the Elise. that thing looked like a generic kit car when i first saw it.

AirGoya · 07-16-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ihc95

No. The Esprit is still a go. Here are some spyshots. Its for sure gonna be one good looking car.

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These pics look a lot different. Almost like an R8.

SilverTurtle · 07-16-2008, 12:33 AM

why oh why does Lotus insist on using those dang Toyota powerplants?

other than that, no complaints

*TAG UR IT* · 07-16-2008, 03:04 AM

Not bad...better looking than the other Elise....

Power Junkie · 07-16-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle

why oh why does Lotus insist on using those dang Toyota powerplants?

other than that, no complaints

It's probably down to the beer tokens.... they did use Honda units in the 1st gen Exige and Rover K series engines in the Elise... personally i would've preferred them to still be using the Honda V-Tech engines...... as they could've used the last NSX's engine

Chevyrocker · 07-16-2008, 11:44 AM

Call me crazy, I've just never been a fan of Lotus.

SilverTurtle · 07-16-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jsenn

Call me crazy, I've just never been a fan of Lotus.

ever driven one? they really are handling marvels, even though they're usually weird shaped or just plain ugly

Emher · 07-16-2008, 04:10 PM

My brother saw that and is in love. He wants an Elise but is too tall to fit in it. This looks slightly bigger so there's a chance he'd fit (he's 6'4" btw). I made the jibe that in that case we'd both hav a car with a reverse mohawk.

07-15-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	2010 Lotus Eagle The 2010 Lotus Eagle has landed almost a full week ahead of its planned reveal at the British Motor Show. This single image was released on the Car Magazine website only moments ago, and we have it in full-sized glory, along with specs, after the jump. As expected, the 2+2 features styling borrowed liberally from the Lotus Elise while taking a more grown-up spin on the Lotus design theme. With a Toyota V6 lurking in the back, good for 276 HP and somewhere north of 250 lb-ft of torque, the lightweight four-passenger car will quickly make it onto the short list of track-day toys, especially if you want to bring the kids along. [CarMagazine] __________________

07-15-2008, 07:44 PM	#5
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	^ The Eagle looks evil. The Esprit looks even MORE evil... even in it's current testing form __________________

07-16-2008, 12:33 AM	#8
SilverTurtle Reality Check Specialist Drives: '02 Z28, 2012 45th SS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 1,730	why oh why does Lotus insist on using those dang Toyota powerplants? other than that, no complaints __________________ got tequila?

07-16-2008, 04:10 PM	#13
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	My brother saw that and is in love. He wants an Elise but is too tall to fit in it. This looks slightly bigger so there's a chance he'd fit (he's 6'4" btw). I made the jibe that in that case we'd both hav a car with a reverse mohawk. __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

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07-15-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Wow. Thats much better looking than Elise. You would never think its a 2+2. Any word on price? I cant wait for The Esprit to be revealed.

07-15-2008, 02:45 PM	#3
Power Junkie GM give me my fix please! Drives: 95 Toyota GT4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England.. aka the EU's whipping boy!!! (but not for much longer, hopefully) Posts: 173	I hope they aren't suggesting this is the replacement for the Esprit then??? Because i preferred the previous designs for it. :(

07-15-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
Bumble Bee '77 AutoBot Scout Drives: 2002 ZRS Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 594 View My Garage	yes definatly better looking the the Elise. that thing looked like a generic kit car when i first saw it.

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07-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#11
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