The Lotus Emotion was a 1991 concept car in which the Italian coachbuilder Bertone designed a new body for the chassis of the Lotus Esprit, which was then produced under General Motors ownership. It was shown as a static version at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, a show focused on concepts derived from biodesign. The chassis kept the Esprit wheelbase of 245 cm, but the overall length was just over four metres, 406 cm, so the car was very compact, in the manner of the Bertone mid-engined Lancia Stratos and Lamborghini Bravo. Its styling is marked by a tight, smooth, almost horizontal beltline, minimal wings with a single air inlet under a panel fold, and side windows that close in towards the rear to form a pointed rear windscreen and a triangular roof. Lotus did not adopt it and went on building the Esprit.
Facts
Connections
Exemplifies
Source Lotus Emotion (Carrozzieri Italiani)
Of Make
Source Lotus Emotion (Carrozzieri Italiani)
Sources
1. Carstyling.ru: Lotus Emotion (Bertone), 1991 (Carstyling.ru)
Carstyling.ruLotus Esprit-based Coupe
In 1991 Bertone decided to design a new body for the chassis of the Lotus Esprit, produced by General Motors.
Subheading
Lotus Esprit-based Coupe
View the Source 2. Lotus Emotion (Carrozzieri Italiani)
Overview
In 1991 Bertone decided to design a new body for the chassis of the Lotus Esprit
Vehicle Overview
The Lotus Emotion as static version was exhibited by Bertone at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Of Make: Lotus, Lead, make
giving birth to the Lotus Emotion
Exemplifies: Automobile Transport, Lead, concept car
giving birth to the Lotus Emotion
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.