Reborn $570,000 Lotus Esprit Fires Up Its Rebuilt V8 for the First Time

Summary: Encor has successfully fired up the rebuilt twin-turbo V8 engine in its Series 1 Lotus Esprit restomod, a £430,000 ground-up remaster limited to 50 units. The project combines the iconic ’70s design with modern materials and engineering, featuring a 400-horsepower engine, carbon-fibre body, and refined five-speed manual transmission, with deliveries expected mid-2026.

Brands mentioned: Lotus, Quaife