There is, however, one major downfall to buying an old Lotus sports car. Toyota and Lotus only joined forces throughout the 2000s. Therefore, the first-generation Lotus Exige retains a Rover engine.

Hall, a veteran Lotus wrench, started with the 1966 Elan street car and turned it into a 26R that's arguably better than the factory original. Except for the engine block and head, original 26R ...

This fundamental flexibility enabled Lotus’ sports car platform to accommodate different body styles ... Although there are striking comparisons to be made with Lotuses of old (compared to the rough ...

but think of the Emira as the end of the old guard — despite it being the best and most comprehensively modern sports car to ever buzz out of Hethel, England. Related: 2024 Lotus Emira ...

With a mix of old Lotus and new, the faithful should—hopefully—be happy with where things are pointing. Payne notes that as time goes on, and new cars are launched, things may become a little ...

Geely has big plans for Lotus. That much has been evident from the very first weeks after it took a 51 per cent stake in the firm, back in 2017, when the old car park at Hethel was immaculately ...