Lotus Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | Jeremy Walton |
Publisher | Coterie Press Limited |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-04-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 9781902351247 |
Lotus Esprit: The Official Story is the inside story of Britain's best loved supercar from it's development in the early 1970's right through to the 21st century. That the Esprit ever appeared in the showroom, never mind set a record for British sportscar continuous production from 1976-2004, is a story straight from the Lotus era. How Colin Chapman labored alongside Italian designer and fellow genius Giorgetto `Giorgio' Giugiaro to bring the first show Esprits to life, is just one of the stories unveiled by Jeremy Walton's research. The Esprit, in all its Lotus Type numbers and derivatives from the very first Type 79 onwards, is revealed in this seriously comprehensive book. A total of under 11,000 Esprits were made in it's 28 year production span, which means that some models had production numbers of less than 100 and have therefore become extremely collectable. Supremely agile and rapid Esprits such as the Sport 300 and V8 350 are examined in all their 160 to 175 mph glories - along with the race track inspired Esprit Turbo SCCA, X180R and Type 114 Esprit GT1. As with Walton's acclaimed Lotus Elise title for Coterie, this conscientious Esprit production was enabled only by the full co-operation of Lotus Cars. Once again they gave frank access to their archives as well as their employees. Lotus Esprit The Official Story contains the reminisces of the loyalists and the youngsters who added to their growing reputations when involved in the concept and design of the Esprit, many who are now famous industry figures following a Lotus apprenticeship. The author's trusted participation at every stage in the Esprit's long life is reflected by the openness of all involved. They tell us the real stories behind the car, leaving us with hope of an innovative new Esprit before too long.
Lotus Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Younger |
Publisher | Amberley Publishing Limited |
Pages | 138 |
Release | 2017-06-15 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1445669846 |
Essential guide to all the Lotus Esprit models and Bond film cars
Lotus Esprit and Turbo Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit and Turbo Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 78 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Esprit automobile |
ISBN | 9781841555690 |
The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car
Title | The Enthusiasts' Guide to Buying a Classic British Sports Car PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Hingston |
Publisher | |
Pages | 188 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Antique and classic cars |
ISBN | 9780906555255 |
Lotus Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | Johnny Tipler |
Publisher | The Crowood Press |
Pages | 588 |
Release | 2023-11-10 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0719842948 |
As Lotus's flagship model for almost three decades, the Esprit was launched in 1976 and remained in production for over a quarter of a century. It received regular refreshment along the way, principally to its original Giorgetto Giugiaro design and, from 1987, to its later Peter Stevens incarnation. Both iterations enabled the Esprit to maintain its position at the forefront of its market segment. Regularly compared to the best available from its German and Italian rivals, the Esprit was equally at home on the race track as it was on the road. A promising return to top-line international GT racing saw the Esprit compete on equal terms with the likes of Ferrari and McLaren, whilst, back in the showrooms, the car was selling for a fraction of their cost. The legacy of the Esprit can clearly be seen in current Lotus models whose core design brief is that they should always be the finest handling vehicle with the deftest of steering, feedback and feel. With over 300 stunning images, including professional photos, factory archive pictures and specially commissioned artworks, and featuring several interviews with Lotus personnel intimately concerned with Esprit production, this volume is a fitting tribute to a masterpiece of design and technology.
Lotus Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | Gerard Crombac |
Publisher | Crowood Press (UK) |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 1991-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781852234799 |
Lotus Esprit
Title | Lotus Esprit PDF eBook |
Author | Jeremy Walton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | |
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