Using the original Lotus Espirit S1 as the design foundation, the Encor Series 1 features a rebuilt engine, carbon-fibre body shell, and modern technology.
Lotus has hit a long rough patch and it seems they are not getting out of it soon as news of the Lotus Esprit being axed surfaces.
Lotus confirms that it will build the next generation Espirit with a hardcore version in the works to rival the McLaren MP4-12C
British carmaker Lotus hopes for a complete turnaround and to emerge as a full-fledged ultra performance car company.