Encor's first project is a remastered Lotus Espirit

Fifty years since the world first glimpsed the striking Lotus Esprit S1 at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, Encor has announced the arrival of its own carbon-fibre bodied, remastered Lotus Esprit: The Encor Series 1. Only 50 examples will be built.

Using the original S1 as the design foundation, each Encor Series 1 begins life as a Lotus Esprit V8. The engine is fully rebuilt and refined, while the donor chassis, engine and gearbox identities are retained. Inside, the Esprit's iconic wraparound cockpit has been reinterpreted with leather, Alcantara, and machined aluminium. Subtle digital integration introduces Apple CarPlay, discreet 360° cameras, and modern climate control.

Further details, technical specifications, and imagery will be shared with the media ahead of the car's full reveal in November 2025.