For the first time in recent memory, Lotus has genuinely new products on the horizon. The UK automaker is about to begin production of the Evija, a limited-edition electric hypercar with 2,000 horsepower. This will be the company's first all-new model in over 12 years and it will be followed by an all-new hybrid sports car to replace the Lotus Evora. We still aren't sure what this new Lotus model will be called but we are holding out hope that the Esprit name will finally make its return.

Lotus teased an Esprit Concept more than 10 years ago and thus far, nothing has materialized. But today we have our first spy shots of what is believed to be a test mule for the new Esprit. After more than a decade of rumors, this is big news for Lotus.