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Lotus may bring back the Esprit with V8 hybrid power to fight Ferrari
Autoblog

Lotus may bring back the Esprit with V8 hybrid power to fight Ferrari

1:30am, 2 June 2026 56 words
Executive Summary

Summary: Lotus is developing a V8 hybrid supercar called Type 135 to rival Ferrari, potentially reviving the Esprit nameplate. The engine will be co-developed with Geely and Renault through Horse Powertrain and arrive in 2028. Lotus is also updating the Emira with a hybrid V6, shifting from its all-electric strategy.

Brands mentioned: Lotus, Ferrari, Geely, Renault, Mercedes-AMG, Toyota

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Lotus may bring back the Esprit with V8 hybrid power to fight Ferrari