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Mystery supercar not a Lotus at all
by Dan Roth on Oct 11th 2007 at 10:04AM 
It was only natural. A bunch of autopundits picks up on reports of a camouflaged vehicle with supercar intent ripping around the English countryside, and we automatically think "Lotus." Wrong. The story isn't so black and white. The car itself is a Spectre, and it was spotted with Lotus paperwork in it at one point, adding to the speculation that it could be "Project Eagle," the recently announced Lotus 2+2. What's more likely is that C2P Automotive, Spectre's sister company, was hiring some help in from Lotus Engineering. The 7-liter engine is also reportedly not a GM unit, but rather a new bespoke powerplant. So, we're no closer to seeing any new blossoms at Lotus, but at least there's something cool to look at in the meantime. [Source: LLN]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mike 10:41AM (10/11/2007)
Damn, I was hoping for a new Lotus...
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Richard 10:44AM (10/11/2007)
Hey!
I think I see the constellation Taurus in that hood badge!
Maybe it's a new Subaru!
LOL
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94 taurus owner 9:06AM (10/12/2007)
actually that looks more like the 90's madza badge,it's the new RX-7?
Lucas 10:54AM (10/11/2007)
I win!
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carmaniac 1:33PM (10/11/2007)
I win too! =)
Lucas 3:02PM (10/11/2007)
winning is everything