While this Lotus is barely even a Lotus anymore, it’s quite possibly the most impressive, insane, incredible Lotus ever. It’s called the Ronin RS 211, and it’s the brainchild of Frank Profera.

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Built as a replacement to his ultimate Lotus Exige, which was damaged in a freeway incident (he was rear-ended by a Porsche), the RS 211 is inspired by the Lotus 211, with extra flavor from the side of a “modern Can-Am car,” says Profera.

Watch the video to find out all about it, as well as see some of the most splendid car porn ever.

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