Lotus Esprit: James Bond drove it into the sea. It became a submarine. The world believed it.

Lotus Esprit: James Bond drove it into the sea. It became a submarine. The world believed it. The Lotus Esprit — one of the most iconic automobiles in automotive history. James Bond drove it into the sea. It became a submarine. The world believed it. In this episode we explore the full story of the 1976 Lotus Esprit: its origins in England, the engineering behind its legendary 2.0L straight-four engine, its James Bond The Spy Who Loved Me 1977, and why it remains one of the most celebrated cars of the 1970s. Subscribe to ClassicCarLegends for weekly deep-dives into the world's greatest automobiles. New video every week. Never miss a legend.