The Making Of Theory 1 | Lotus Cars

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This video, "The Making Of Theory 1 | Lotus Cars," offers a behind-the-scenes look at the two-year journey to create the Lotus Theory 1, their first concept car built on the Digital, Natural, Analogue design philosophy. The mission was to define Lotus's DNA for the contemporary world, resulting in a "new archetype" that reimagines performance cars.
 
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Design Process: The video shows the meticulous design process, including discussions about sharper lines on the door and the integration of exterior design elements into the interior. 
 
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New Lotus Esprit: V8 Supercar Reborn!

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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.
 
Key aspects of the Encor Series 1 include:
 
Donor Car & Engine: It uses a donor car, specifically a late 3.5L V8 Lotus Esprit, which was in production until 2004. The original Lotus Type 98 V8 engine, an all-aluminum, flat-plane crank, twin-turbo unit, has been upgraded with forged pistons, new impellers,
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1968: The Man Who Made LOTUS Racing - Colin Chapman

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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.
 
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Humble Beginnings and Rapid Growth: Chapman started 15 years prior with a £25 loan from his girlfriend, tinkering with a secondhand engine in a garage. By 1968, he owned a new factory in Norfolk and was selling 3,000 Lotus cars a year, with projections of 5,000 in two years. He attributes his success not to luck, but to seizing opportunities.
 
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Top 10 Special Edition Lotus Sports Cars You May Have Forgotten

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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.
 
Looking into other special-edition Lotuses, we were genuinely surprised by both the number of them (only the barely-controlled MINI surpasses Lotus in this regard) and how many we had completely
 
 
 
 
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Vintage Land Rover Defender 110 Inventory in Jacksonville

World Imports USA/Lotus of Jacksonville is privileged to offer an exceptional selection of vintage Land Rover Defender 110 models. As a family-owned and operated dealership, we have been providing Jacksonville's finest automobiles since 1986. Our current inventory includes low-mileage Defender 110s available for purchase. We offer nationwide shipping, local delivery, and dealership pickup options to serve you.

 

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Workemate - Ron Hickman

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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.
 
This video was made and presented as an example of a person capable of designing his own tools when needed, ultimately leading to the creation of one of the most popular tools for home handymen.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9j5Pg5p3tU
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Full Documentary of the Racing Life of Colin Chapman

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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.
 
Chapman's next significant breakthrough was popularising monocoque chassis construction in automobile racing with the innovative 1962 Lotus 25 Formula One car. This method produced a body that was both lighter and stronger, while also enhancing driver safety during crashes. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lotus Elise S2: The Reliable British Sports Car with Japanese Heart

lotus-elan-front.pngSports 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.
 
That said, assembling them wasn’t exactly their strong suit—British sports cars from various periods tend to be somewhat unreliable, often encouraging owners 
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