Lotus Concept Cars

Esprit started when Giorgetto Giugiaro showed the Italdesign M70 concept at the 1972 Turin Show. It had a radical ‘folded paper’ front end.

Depending on how you define the word, the Etna could have become the first British mid-engined ‘supercar’. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro.

The Lotus M90 (later renamed to Lotus X100) was a Toyota-based “new Elan”. It never happened. This was a development prototype.

An Esprit-based concept. Rumor was Bertone originally created the Emotion as a design proposal for what was to become the Bugatti EB110.

The little-known Project M120 was created to try to build a hardtop Elise coupé. Unfortunately, the project was suspended.

Conceived as a model to fit in the Lotus lineup between the Elise and Esprit. It had a 250hp, 3 litre V6 that was mid-mounted.

APX by Lotus Engineering is the first example of a complete vehicle built on the innovative Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA).

The Lotus Exige S is the latest addition to the Exige range and is a real sports car that redefines the term Extreme Performance.

The Eterne is a true four door, four seater sports GT. It’s the ultimate expression of refined style, sophistication and grace.

The Lotus Elise first appeared as a design study alongside the other Lotus concepts at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

We said “So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what’s to come from Lotus in the future”. It’s too bad it all fell apart.

As part of a five-car announcement at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Lotus unveiled a completely redesigned Esprit.

The Elan was to be “the beating heart of the new Lotus lineup”. It’s a high performance sports car, that is clear, it’s a Lotus after all.

The Evora Carbon Concept car emphasises Lotus’ motorsport pedigree, utilising beautiful high quality materials with exposed carbon fibre and plush alcantara.

The Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept, revealed in 2011, was a thrilling hybrid of race car and street machine. It took inspiration from the Evora GTE race car.

An intriguing exploration of Lotus's potential off-road and rally racing. It featured a raised ride height, rally-inspired styling with a roof-mounted light pod, and a tough-looking body kit.

The Ethos featured a hybrid-electric powertrain, with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine serving as a range extender. Aimed to combine hybrid power with lightweight construction.

The first step in a return to international racing. One of the most famous names in motorsport showed the Evora GT4 Concept.

The Lotus E-R9 Concept is a dramatic futuristic design study envisioning the brand's endurance racing prospects for 2030. It showcases an advanced electric drivetrain powering each wheel individually.

The Lotus Emira GT4 Concept is a track-focused evolution of the Emira sports car, designed to compete in GT4 racing series. It previews a potential return to GT racing and is a serious looking track weapon.