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The video introduces the Encor Series 1, a "remastered" version of the Lotus Esprit S1, celebrating the original's 50th anniversary. It emphasizes a philosophy of less weight and sufficient power, stating that 400 bhp is "more than enough" for a car weighing under 1,200 kg.

This documentary from 1968 focuses on Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus, and his impact on both sports car manufacturing and Formula 1 Grand Prix racing.

Late last week, news emerged suggesting that Lotus might equip its flagship Emira with a more powerful V8 engine to appeal to US buyers and potentially compete directly with the Porsche 911 GT3. Naturally, this made us reflect on the last V8-powered Lotus – the iconic Esprit – along with its famous ‘Wet Nellie’ and Essex Turbo variants. This reflection occupied most of our Friday evening.

A brief tribute video dedicated to Ron Hickman, the Director of Engineering at Lotus, who is also widely recognized for inventing the Workmate portable workbench and vise.

Colin Chapman was a pioneer in using struts as a rear suspension system. Even today, rear struts are referred to as Chapman struts, while very similar front suspension struts are called MacPherson struts, which were invented a decade earlier in 1949.

Sports cars are remarkable creations, and some of the finest originate from Britain. However, that is less true nowadays, as Japan appears to have taken on the role of producing lightweight, agile sports cars for the 21st century. Yet, if you look back a few years, it’s evident that the British had considerable expertise in assembling drop-top two-seaters.

This video provides a detailed review of the 1973 F1 season from the perspective of the Lotus JPS team, spearheaded by Colin Chapman and featuring drivers Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson.

The video "10 Super Rare Lotus Cars Ever Built!" highlights various rare and unique Lotus models, detailing their performance, design, and historical significance.