Lotus is set to unveil a new flagship model in 2020,
which will be positioned above the Evora within the British automaker’s lineup.
That car should essentially be a descendant of the iconic Esprit.
Perhaps Lotus will even choose to resurrect this
nameplate, although nothing’s been confirmed as of right now. Still, if they
do, and if they actually use the Esprit as inspiration, the end result might
even end up looking a little something like this.
This render was drawn up by Pol Santos and it
represents a modern take on the Esprit, while keeping some of the original
car’s design traits alive, such as the aesthetic of the hood, door-mounted side
mirrors or the way the rear winglets curve downward on its massive rear
spoiler.
Everything else is however considerably different.
While the original Esprit had a lot of sharp, angular surfaces to it, this
render is a lot more curvy and has a very muscular rear end to go with its
massive wheels. Side visibility might not be as good as in the real thing, but
the panoramic windshield is definitely big enough to make the cabin feel more
airy.
