[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lotus-creates-spy-loved-special-edition\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lotus-creates-spy-loved-special-edition\/","headline":"Lotus creates \u2018Spy Who Loved Me\u2019 special edition","name":"Lotus creates \u2018Spy Who Loved Me\u2019 special edition","description":"A special one-off Lotus Evora Sport 410 has been built in tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1 – one of the Norwich-based manufacturer\u2019s most famous cars. The Esprit S1 was immortalised in 1977\u2019s Bond film \u2018The Spy Who Loved Me\u2019, when it famously transformed into a submarine, helping Roger Moore\u2019s 007 escape the villainous Jaws. Sadly, there\u2019s no aquatic action to be had in this new special edition Lotus but the unique car is a stunning tribute with its special […]","datePublished":"2017-02-20","dateModified":"2017-02-21","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-25.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/feature-25.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lotus-creates-spy-loved-special-edition\/","about":["Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":337,"keywords":["james bond","lotus","Lotus Esprit S1","Lotus Evora Sport 410","sports car","the spy who loved me"],"articleBody":"A special one-off Lotus Evora Sport 410 has been built in tribute to the Lotus Esprit S1 – one of the Norwich-based manufacturer\u2019s most famous cars.The Esprit S1 was immortalised in 1977\u2019s Bond film \u2018The Spy Who Loved Me\u2019, when it famously transformed into a submarine, helping Roger Moore\u2019s 007 escape the villainous Jaws.Sadly, there\u2019s no aquatic action to be had in this new special edition Lotus but the unique car is a stunning tribute with its special design touches.Worthy\u00a0tributeThe one-of-a-kind Evora Sport 410 features a colour-coded bumper at the front end, while the one-piece carbon-fibre tailgate is part keyed white to give the illusion of a traditional liftback.A black coach line delineates the car\u2019s waist, while the B pillar sports a bespoke badge script in the style of the original Esprit\u2019s graphics.Inside, \u2018The Spy Who Loved Me\u2019 theme continues with tartan trim on the insert panels of the carbon-fibre sports seats and door cards, while red contrast stitching complements the Alcantara dashboard and console finish.Underneath all this retro spy styling is the same Evora Sport 410, which launched in October 2016, with production capped at just 150 examples a year.Powered by a supercharged 3.5-litre six-pot engine with 420Nm of torque, the car marries a light curb weight (1,280kg) with heavy power (404bhp) to achieve a 0-62mph sprint of just 3.9 seconds. This means it is \u201crefined on B-roads but blisteringly fast when needed\u201d, according to Lotus.Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc, added: \u201cSo many of us recall the impact of the Lotus Esprit when it hit the big screen in \u2018The Spy Who Loved Me\u2019 and we wanted to honour that with a special Evora Sport 410.\u201cIt\u2019s the perfect tribute to such an influential Lotus, but a world away in terms of its abilities and performance. Supremely fast and agile, rivals\u2019 cars look overweight and underpowered in comparison. Lotus was founded on the principle of lightweight engineering and, even today, nobody does it better.\u201dCue music…"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sports Performance And Prestige Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Lotus creates \u2018Spy Who Loved Me\u2019 special edition","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/sports-performance-and-prestige-cars\/lotus-creates-spy-loved-special-edition\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]