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New 2028 Lotus Esprit to offer V6 in addition to hybrid V8

Lotus said the lighter entry model will share the same Type 135 program and help the brand meet emissions rules without losing its track-focused character.

Summary by Autocar UK
Lotus has released an official image of the supercar's rear – and Autocar has imagined what the rest of the car will look like New ICE supercar will be built alongside Emira at Hethel and offer choice of powertrains Lotus will also offer a V6 version of the new Esprit supercar, along with the already-confirmed hybrid V8, as part of a pledge to keep to the lightweight ethos of the brand, the company’s CEO has said. Lotus has set a target weight o…

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Sports car manufacturer Lotus has been associated with lightweight cars and combustion engines for decades. Under its Chinese owner, it has largely discarded that experience and now offers three electric cars, a plug-in hybrid and a combustion sports car. But that is set to change in the future.

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Autocar UK broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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