After the success of the white Lotus Esprit S1 in the 1977 James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me,” the Turbo Esprit appeared in the 1981 film “For Your Eyes Only,” playing less ambitious roles.
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The Lotus Esprit, a sports car produced by Lotus Cars from 1976 to 2004, featured a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it was known for its straight-lined, wedge-shaped “folded paper” design. The Esprit’s chassis was also used for the DeLorean car.
The Esprit evolved through various updates, including a significant restyling by Peter Stevens in 1988, resulting in the softer-lined “Stevens Esprit” (X180). After 28 years, the Esprit was among the last cars with pop-up headlights, alongside the 5th generation Chevrolet Corvette.
