Lotus has unveiled its Theory 1 concept car, a three-seat electric supercar inspired by the legendary Esprit, reports Autocar.

Lotus Group vice president of design Ben Payne notes that many of the technology and design elements of this care are already “well within the realms of reality” and that this car is not just a futuristic fantasy, but something that could become a production model with some adaptations.

The car has a 986-horsepower engine, its body is lightweight, the aerodynamics are well thought out, and components such as brakes and tires already exist or are close to serial use. The carbon-ceramic brakes, discs, and calipers are an evolution of the brakes on the existing Evija.

The design also includes gravity-powered “grasshopper” doors, a digital head-up display, rear-view camera mirrors, and a redesigned body made from recycled carbon fiber—all of which should be ready for production.

But there are obstacles, too: for example, in its current form, this concept car does not have windshield wipers; without them, the car cannot be certified in some countries.

Lotus admits that there are currently no plans to put the Theory 1 into production; the brand’s current focus is on more mass-market electric cars, such as the Eletre and Emeya, and financial stability.

However, this concept car is considered a North Star—a guide to future car design and technology.