Lotus Engineering on the latest GTR!!

[esprithk]

just read this news with spyphoto in a local magazine.

the 2007 Nissan GTR is under testing in Nurburgring, Germany now!

after reviewing the latest body design, I am sure everyone is exciting about this new Japanese sports car.

but what really catches my eyes is when it mentions the chasis, suspension & handling to be done with the help from LOTUS!!!

so in 2007, there will be actually 2 LOTUS cars in the market

the new NISSAN GTR (project R35)

**remarks: GTR will be an independent model in the NISSAN car lineup. it's no longer part of the SKYLINE group. It will be just "GTR"!!

and the new 2007 LOTUS ESRPIT..

I guess if you want 2 passengers car, you can buy the ESPRIT

and if you want to carry 4 adults, you can buy the GTR

anyone will consider the GTR now??

Edited November 29, 2005 by esprithk

[Toua]

I have always love the GTR but the Honda NSX is a faster, quicker, and handles better.

[TSD]

Cool, but you know it won't be the only Lotus engineered car on the market. I understand they are subcontracted to do engineering of plenty of cars, but I think it is usually kept confidential. I'm certain they had a hand in the new Astons, what with the Ali chassis. Have they ever worked for Porsche?

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

...and most of the Vauxhall range (almost certainly all the VXR range)

but then after the VX220, that comes as no real surprise

[Iain_B]

...and most of the Vauxhall range (almost certainly all the VXR range)

but then after the VX220, that comes as no real surprise

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The also did the suspension work on the MA60 series Toyota Supras - which strangely enough has exactly the same brakes as the Esprits

[plumdeplakmuis]

The also did the suspension work on the MA60 series Toyota Supras - which strangely enough has exactly the same brakes as the Esprits

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And the ZR1 Corvette etc.. etc....

[Advantage]

Autocar magazine this week in Chris Harris's column, page 53:

"Over 15% of all new cars sold in Europe have benefited from the Lotus touch in some way. No wonder cars are getting better."

[x6gas]

Autocar magazine this week in Chris Harris's column, page 53:

"Over 15% of all new cars sold in Europe have benefited from the Lotus touch in some way.  No wonder cars are getting better."

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Before the Elise, income from this kept Lotus solvent.