Lotus ::: Project Eagle

Here it is - the new Lotus! And this one's a 2+2 with a 3.5-litre Toyota V6 good for nearly 280HP. Seems like its got a whole lot more kit too, including Alpine sound system with Bluetooth and iPod connections, standard air, traction control, ABS and leather seats and trim. Not exactly added lightness. The business end of the suspension gets 350mm four-pot AP racing brakes, Eibach springs & Bilstein dampers.

Looks wise, it's a huge reminder of the M250 concept car that got binned a few years ago. And that's a good thing. I like it a whole lot better than the Europa S - which isn't available in the states anyway.

Available in the US = yes, Patrick Dempsey is rumored to be receiving the first one. Odd given his association with Mazda?

Price = $90K-ish
Top speed = estimate 165

0 - 60: estimate 5 seconds