Tag Archives: Hethel

Possible Esprit V8 mule spotted at Hethel

Rumors were abound over the summer that development on the next generation Esprit had been suspended – but it’s be back in development if this latest spot is anything to go by… SELOC member and Evora owner ‘Softlips‘, on a … Continue reading

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Evora 414E Updates – Autocar first drive and photo gallery

Some interesting tid-bits for those of you interested in the development of the Lotus Evora 414E Electric Vehicle. First up, Autocar have a first drive review of the prototype, getting behind the wheel at Lotuses Hethel test. Those looking to … Continue reading

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Event Focus: Lotus-on-Track – Hethel Track Day – October 8th

Exciting news from Lotus-on-Track this month as they become the first Track Day Organiser to offer a chance to drive your own car on the Lotus test track at Hethel, with their track day on October 8th. The day, which … Continue reading

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PistonHeads drive Bahar’s Esprit

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

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Lotus Cars – First Production Exige S comes off the Assembly Line

For years people said it would never happen, and even since it’s announcement some doubted it would make it through to customer deliveries, but the first production Exige S came off the assembly line today! Discussion: SELOC Chat – New … Continue reading

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Production of the new Exige S begins at Hethel

It’s been a long wait, but it’s finally happened – the first production Lotus Exige S hit the production line today at Hethel ahead of customer deliveries in the coming months! Lotus made the announcement today with a new gallery … Continue reading

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Lotus Cars – Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid – it’s now a runner

The Evora 414E Hybrid moves a step closer to becoming a reality as it begins dynamic and durability testing at the Lotus HQ in Hethel. Discussion: SELOC Chat – Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid – it’s now a runner Ahead of … Continue reading

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Exige S Review Day – Review Roundup

It’s been a long, painful, wait but the new V6 engined Exige S is inching closer to release. Today sees the lifting of the press embargo for Exige S reviews after magazines and websites travelled to Hethel recently to experience … Continue reading

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The Lotus Position – What Happening At Hethel?

It’s been a tough few months at Hethel following the DRB-Hicom takeover of Proton. We take a look at the causes, the effects, and what it might mean for the future of Lotus. Read on to find more, or have … Continue reading

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Lotus Driving Academy – The Lotus Experience Offer

Along with the Level 1 and Level 2 discounts they already offer for SELOC members the Lotus Driving Academy have got in touch with another offer, this time for an afternoon session (1:30-5:30pm) for up to 12 SELOC members on … Continue reading

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