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Encor has revealed its first project: the Encor Series 1
Fifty years to the day since the world first glimpsed the striking Lotus Esprit S1 at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, Encor announces the arrival of its own carbon-fibre bodied, remastered Lotus Esprit, the Encor Series 1.
Using the original S1 as the design foundation, the Encor Series 1 combines razor-edged styling with a rebuilt engine, a carbon-fibre body shell and contemporary technology. Only 50 examples will be built.
The chassis is the foundation
Colin Chapman’s original backbone frame remains at the heart of the car, but Encor replaces the fibreglass shell with a new carbon-fibre body shell. The result is a structure that is lighter, more rigid and millimetre-precise in its construction. Surfaces are CAD-refined, aerodynamics enhanced, and even the Esprit’s defining pop-up headlights are reimagined as low-profile LED projectors.
“In every detail, we act as conservators of Chapman’s ideals,” says Simon Lane, Encor Co-Founder. “Our mission is to elevate the Esprit for a new era without sacrificing its soul.”
Donor car and powertrain
Each Encor Series 1 begins life as a Lotus Esprit V8. The engine is fully rebuilt and refined, with higher performance, improved drivability and greater everyday usability. The donor chassis, engine and gearbox identities are retained, ensuring continuity with Lotus heritage and registration.
A special place
Inside, the Esprit’s iconic wraparound cockpit has been reinterpreted with leather, Alcantara and machined aluminium. Subtle digital integration introduces Apple CarPlay, discreet 360° cameras and modern climate control. Craftsmanship and usability combine to create a cabin far beyond the original – a space that balances timeless form with contemporary comfort.
Core team, proven expertise
Each member of Encor’s leadership team brings over three decades of experience at the highest levels of the industry, having worked with Pagani, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus. They were responsible for the acclaimed Lotus Emira and high-end personalisation programmes at Q by Aston Martin and Lotus Advanced Performance.
“Anyone can modify a car,” adds Simon Lane, Encor Co-Founder. “What sets us apart is the way we treat the Esprit – not as a project, but as a responsibility. Progress should enhance, not replace.”
Further details, technical specifications and imagery will be shared with media under embargo ahead of the car’s full reveal in November 2025. The Encor Series 1 is priced from £430,000 GBP excluding options, taxes and Lotus Esprit V8 Donor Vehicle.
For more information, follow @encor.design or join the Encor mailing list at www.encor.design
Fifty years to the day since the world first glimpsed the striking Lotus Esprit S1 at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, Encor announces the arrival of its own carbon-fibre bodied, remastered Lotus Esprit, the Encor Series 1.
Using the original S1 as the design foundation, the Encor Series 1 combines razor-edged styling with a rebuilt engine, a carbon-fibre body shell and contemporary technology. Only 50 examples will be built.
The chassis is the foundation
Colin Chapman’s original backbone frame remains at the heart of the car, but Encor replaces the fibreglass shell with a new carbon-fibre body shell. The result is a structure that is lighter, more rigid and millimetre-precise in its construction. Surfaces are CAD-refined, aerodynamics enhanced, and even the Esprit’s defining pop-up headlights are reimagined as low-profile LED projectors.
“In every detail, we act as conservators of Chapman’s ideals,” says Simon Lane, Encor Co-Founder. “Our mission is to elevate the Esprit for a new era without sacrificing its soul.”
Donor car and powertrain
Each Encor Series 1 begins life as a Lotus Esprit V8. The engine is fully rebuilt and refined, with higher performance, improved drivability and greater everyday usability. The donor chassis, engine and gearbox identities are retained, ensuring continuity with Lotus heritage and registration.
A special place
Inside, the Esprit’s iconic wraparound cockpit has been reinterpreted with leather, Alcantara and machined aluminium. Subtle digital integration introduces Apple CarPlay, discreet 360° cameras and modern climate control. Craftsmanship and usability combine to create a cabin far beyond the original – a space that balances timeless form with contemporary comfort.
Core team, proven expertise
Each member of Encor’s leadership team brings over three decades of experience at the highest levels of the industry, having worked with Pagani, Koenigsegg, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus. They were responsible for the acclaimed Lotus Emira and high-end personalisation programmes at Q by Aston Martin and Lotus Advanced Performance.
“Anyone can modify a car,” adds Simon Lane, Encor Co-Founder. “What sets us apart is the way we treat the Esprit – not as a project, but as a responsibility. Progress should enhance, not replace.”
Further details, technical specifications and imagery will be shared with media under embargo ahead of the car’s full reveal in November 2025. The Encor Series 1 is priced from £430,000 GBP excluding options, taxes and Lotus Esprit V8 Donor Vehicle.
For more information, follow @encor.design or join the Encor mailing list at www.encor.design
