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Geely V8 to power Lotus Esprit, new off-roading SUV

Lotus is shifting back to combustion power after weak EV sales, with the Emira replacement set for a V6 hybrid and the Type 135 for a Horse V8.

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A new V8 being developed by Geely and Renault will find its way into the new Lotus mid-engine supercar, as well as other vehicles in Geely empire.

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Geely V8 to power Lotus Esprit, new off-roading SUV

A new V8 being developed by Geely and Renault will find its way into the new Lotus mid-engine supercar, as well as other vehicles in Geely empire.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Lotus backtracks on EV-only future with 1,000-hp hybrid V8 supercar

At the back end of 2021, Lotus was one of the carmakers looking to go all-electric by the end of the decade. Now, barely five years on, the Geely-owned performance marque has backtracked on those plans, instead shifting its focus to a revised roadmap.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Lotus, Supercars, Hypercar, Hybrid, Ferrari, Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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