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Autocar·Tuesday, 12 May 2026

New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use hybrid V8 from Horse

New 2028 Lotus 'Esprit' supercar to use hybrid V8 from Horse

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Lotus is planning a new hybrid V8 supercar, potentially named Esprit, to launch in 2028, continuing its internal combustion engine legacy alongside the Emira. This signals a future for high-performance petrol-electric vehicles that could eventually impact the New Zealand market.

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Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like New ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and will rival the Ferrari 849 Testarossa Lotus will return to the ICE supercar business in 2028

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