Author Archives: Thorburn

PistonHeads drive Bahar’s Esprit

Posted on 3rd September 2012

Bahar may not have been able to deliver the new Esprit before being ousted from his role as CEO at Lotus, but he did manage to get one built before his departure – a completely rebuilt 2002 Esprit V8. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Lotus | Tagged Dany Bahar, Esprit, Hethel, PistonHeads, Rebuild, V8

Lotus F1 Team – One race ban for Grosjean

Posted on 2nd September 2012

Lotus F1 Team driver Romain Grosjean has received a 1 race ban for his part in the start line collision with McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton – the first time a ban has been handed out to a driver since 1994. … Continue reading →

Posted in Lotus F1 Team | Tagged Ban, Belgian GP, Jerome D'Ambrosio, Lotus F1 Team, Romain Grosjean, Spa Francorchamps

Lotus F1 Team – Belgian GP – Race Report

Posted on 2nd September 2012

Lotus F1 Team still couldn’t deliver that first win they’ve been threatening all season at the Belgian GP but were able to claim another podium, keeping them 3rd in the constructors championship. Romain Grosjean’s race ended before the first corner … Continue reading →

Posted in Lotus F1 Team | Tagged 2012, Belgian GP, Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 Team, Romain Grosjean, Spa Francorchamps

Showrooms in Newcastle and Hedge End joining the Lotus dealership network

Posted on 1st September 2012

Since Lotus put their dealers on notice in 2010 the dealership network has suffered some losses, but news has come this month of two new dealerships. In the North-East Silverlink Specialist Cars have moved premises to Gateshead to open Lotus … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Lotus | Tagged Dealerships, Hedge End, Lotus Cars, Lotus Newcastle, Servicing

Lotus Cars – Something from the weekend – 29/08/12

Posted on 29th August 2012

The F1 may be on a summer break, but Lotus involved in plenty other motorsport last weekend…. WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP – LMP1 – SIX HOURS OF SILVERSTONE Lotus-Rebellion extended its lead in the LMP1 Team Trophy for privateers, finishing fourth … Continue reading →

Posted in GT Racing | Tagged American L, Endurance, Evora GT, Evora GTC, Indycar, LMP1, LMP2, Lotus Cars, Road America, Silverstone, Snetterton, Something From The Weekend, Team Bullrun, World Series By Renault

LoTRDC – Hall and Boston soak up festival atmosphere with wins

Posted on 21st August 2012

It wasn’t all fun and games at this weekends Lotus Festival, there was also some serious racing going on in the Lotus Cup UK and Elise Trophy series. You can find the LoTRDC press release below. Adrian Hall held off … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC, Motorsport | Tagged 2012, Brands Hatch, Down The Hatch, Elise Trophy, Jack Goff, LoTRDC, Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Festival, Martin Don, Steve Williams

Gallery – Lotus Festival 2012

Posted on 20th August 2012

This years Lotus Festival was a resounding success, with fantastic entertainment both on and off the track, particularly in the SELOC ‘Down the Hatch’ campsite and in the Lotus races out on track. You can find our full gallery from … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Team Lotus, Group Lotus, LoTRDC, Motorsport, SELOC | Tagged 2012, CSCC Elan 50, Down The Hatch, Elise Trophy, Gallery, LoTRDC, Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Festival, SELOC

Lotus Racing Exige V6 Cup specifications

Posted on 14th August 2012

We have just received the spec sheet for the Lotus Racing Exige V6 Cup Track Day car, which will be shown off at this coming weekends Lotus Festival. The Exige V6 Cup Track Day car features the same basic specification … Continue reading →

Posted in Group Lotus, LoTRDC | Tagged Exige Cup, Exige S, Exige V6, Lotus Cars, Lotus Cup Europe, Lotus Cup UK, Lotus Racing, Specifications

Lotus Festival – Lotus Rally Demonstrations

Posted on 8th August 2012

With just over a week to go before this years Lotus Festival we’ve got more news of the cars which will be taking to the Brands Hatch Tarmac Rally Stage. A pair of Talbot Lotus Sunbeams, an awesome Banks Europa … Continue reading →

Posted in LoTRDC, Motorsport | Tagged 2012, Banks Europa, Brands Hatch, Exige R-GT, Lotus Festival, Rallying, S2 Exige, Talbot Lotus Sunbeam