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The video discusses the upcoming return of the iconic Lotus Esprit, internally referred to as the Type 135. After years of focusing on electric SUVs and sedans, Lotus is aiming to reconnect with its sports car roots as part of a new strategic plan.

Lotus will introduce a V6 version of the new Esprit supercar alongside the already confirmed hybrid V8, as part of the company’s commitment to maintaining the brand’s lightweight philosophy, according to the CEO.  

I apologize if what follows seems somewhat vague. My aim is to put a name to the joy I experienced last week while testing the Lotus Emira 420 Sport at the company’s test track in East Anglia, England. I’m certain the scientific explanation involves ecstatic brain chemicals, causing an overactive smile reflex. Perhaps I wasn’t hugged enough as a child, because these G-forces felt like affection. Regardless, it’s about physical connection and intimacy. It’s about the fact that the Lotus’s polar axis aligns exactly with the driver’s inboard hip,

 

The epitome of deadly precision on the racetrack. Jim Clark’s achievements are undeniable, featuring an unmatched record of 8 Grand Slams (securing Pole Position, Victory, Fastest Lap, and Leading Every Lap). A true masterful talent driving a Lotus.

The Hethel Performance Hub is a new facility located at Lotus Cars’ Norfolk headquarters, designed to collaborate and partner with other car manufacturers, technology firms, academic institutions, and motorsport entities. Lotus has a long history of consulting with OEMs worldwide and, during the 1990s, was arguably responsible for producing more engines than any other organisation. This legacy has now been revitalised through the Hethel Performance Hub.  

Lotus will re‑enter the ICE supercar arena in 2028 with a new hybrid V8 flagship, expected to revive the Esprit name and target rivals such as the Ferrari 849 Testarossa.

The car will use a hybrid system built around an all‑new V8 developed by Horse, the Renault‑Geely powertrain division. Lotus has confirmed that total output will exceed 986bhp. Production will take place at Hethel alongside the Emira, reinforcing the brand’s long‑standing Norfolk base.

This model marks a major shift in Lotus’s strategy. After abandoning its plan to go fully electric by 2028,

 

 

 

 

On 30 August 1965, Brands Hatch was the venue for the British Eagle Trophy, a significant Formula 2 event in the late-season British racing schedule. This type of race helped establish the category's reputation in the mid-1960s: held at a major circuit, featuring a strong lineup, and including drivers whose reputations extended beyond Formula 2.