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The bald eagle has made a comeback, and in some parts of the U.S. can easily be spotted hanging out again in tree tops and going after unsuspecting field mice. The Lotus Eagle, however, has been a tough bird to spot. Spy photographers for KGP Photography, however, have caught this prototype out testing in the snowy wilds of the arctic.
The Eagle is Lotus' upcoming 2+2 sports car slated to go in between the Elise and Esprit revival when it goes on sale in the Spring of 2009. Yes, the Eagle does have a backseat, but Lotus itself admits that it's suitable only for children up to 9 years old. Those kids in the back, however, will have a good time in the Eagle thanks to Lotus' trademark all-aluminum platform, as well as a pair of V6 engines from Toyota that promise power in the range of 200 to 300 horsepower. That should give the Eagle a 0-60 time in the low five-second range, though we're sure it will feel a lot faster. It is a Lotus, after all.
While this Eagle is shrouded to conceal its shape, we can tell despite the muzzle that Lotus' newest addition will be a looker. If you're in the bush with binoculars at the London Motor Show this summer, you'll get to see the Lotus Eagle debut in person for the first time.
[Photos: KGP Photography]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alex Nunez @ Feb 26th 2008 12:29PM
With that camo, it looks as if a car from Namco's original Ridge Racer has come to life. :)
Seoultrain @ Feb 26th 2008 12:38PM
Yes! I knew it looked familiar, and was trying to place it. I originally guessed Ford GT90, but google proved that wrong. What a great game, that original RR.
meshies @ Feb 26th 2008 1:02PM
The boxy camo really hides the lines, i cant put the car together at all.
mikomi @ Feb 26th 2008 2:48PM
Riiiidge Raaacer!!!
zamafir @ Feb 26th 2008 1:09PM
This is the most vague/best camo I've ever seen :)
MajorGeek @ Feb 26th 2008 1:48PM
EXACTLY what I was going to say, best camo job ever!
Yar @ Feb 26th 2008 2:15PM
Kinda looks like the Apollo Lander...
CowboyBob @ Feb 26th 2008 2:16PM
I'm 6'6" and I hope I can fit in this beauty. I was hoping I could fit in an Exige S but my no go...
KA @ Feb 26th 2008 4:22PM
"as well as a pair of V6 engines from Toyota that promise power in the range of 200 to 300 horsepower."
IT'S GOT TWO ENGINES?!
121891racer @ Feb 26th 2008 5:38PM
no, i think they are trying to say it will be offered with 2 different V6 engines, both in the range of 200-300 horsepower
Justin @ Feb 26th 2008 5:40PM
Awesome car, but does anyone know how much the toyota 3.5L (I'm assuming that's the ~300hp one) weighs, or how much it will weigh for this car?
DIRETTORE @ Feb 26th 2008 7:40PM
* The lights look kinda Murcielago no?
jon igielnik @ Feb 27th 2008 12:56AM
from the back view, im seeing the classic lotus rear mirror and general back end in the elise and exige, but otherwise, its probably the most brilliant camo i have ever seen