Automobile Magazine’s Must-Read Essay On The Future Of Lotus

Ben Oliver's essay in Automobile Magazine might be the best one I've read on Lotus and their existential predicament. While my own pieces are full of vitriol and cursing, Ben's eloquent prose outlines the brand's biggest problem; lacking the necessary volumes, they need to take advantage of economies of scale and high margins to survive as an auto maker. Sports cars that compete in the Porsche Cayman's price range and performance envelope aren't popular with buyers nor do they generate the volumes or profits necessary to keep an independent sports car maker afloat. The proposed option, a series of high-end sports cars built off a modular platform (similar to the Lotus-derived Aston Martin VH architecture) was met with little fanfare. The economic principles were sound, but the proposal alienated the faithful. Over to you, Best & Brightest. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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