Lotus: British as New Design Director - Exit one of the last symbols of the era Bahar! Donato Coco, poached from Ferrari and Lotus arrived at 4 January 2009 as Director of the style, the Italian designer will leave the British manufacturer in a few days.
It is October 31 that the man who led the study style of the famous Lotus Dany Bahar will go and give way to a discreet designer, persevering, we say very courteous and who knows Hethel firm and his state of mind. He worked there for 24 years and was previously responsible for the design under the direction of Donato Coco; he will now be replaced. These Russel Carr. It is, in particular, who designed the Evora and participated in the development of iconic models like the Elise, Exige or 340R. The designer says also very proud of the Lotus GT1 which is one of the creators.
After the arrival of Jean-Marc Gales, Jean Charles Lievens, Miguel Fragoso and now Russell Carr, Lotus continues to evolve and move towards the best (opposite the entourloupe Bahar, it will not be difficult), unfortunately this also involves downsizing as we announced it a few weeks ago.
Remains a man who has a Jaguar E-Type parked at him, rolled TR7 Convertible bed Gérard Crombac, listen Coldplay, Sinatra, The Doors and the Stones, appreciates the work of Ken Okuyama at Pininfarina and appreciates the RO80 or dream Lamborghini Miura, Lancia Stratos, Shelby Mustang, Renault Initiale Concept, Ferrari P4, Lotus 25 or 72, Elise or Audi RS6 Avant in his garage can only love cars and make the motto of the next Colin Chapman Lotus.
Source : Lotus gglotus.