Lotus Evora GTE China Limited Edition (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Evora GTE China Limited Edition (2012) | The China Limited Edition Lotus Evora GTE will be produced in only 118 units. The motor is matched to a Bespoke automated manual transmission.In case you may have forgotten, the Lotus Evora GTE has given an egregious amount of carbon fiber fitted on both the interior and exterior for weight saving measures.

 

The carbon fiber rear wing, doors and both bumpers have in fact saved the street-legal racer over 165lbs. The custom-made models is based on the GTE Evora sports car but gets some unique features, plus a limited production run of just 118 examples.

Lotus also used the backdrop of the 2012 Beijing Auto Show to launch the Lotus Evora IPS as well as China promotes the Lotus Racing Club. That Lotus boasts its club is currently the only world-class club of its kind in China, offering its members track days, performance and race driving instruction, race car rentals and exclusive access to Lotus events. 

Under the hood, Lotus has kept the usual 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine delivers a total of That 444 HP. Each car features a numbered plaque inside, marked with the China Limited Edition insignia. Called the Lotus Evora GTE China Limited Edition, the cars feature suspension tuning designed to suit Chinese roads and also come with plenty of carbon fiber trim to give them a performance feel.

Lotus Eterne (2015)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Eterne (2015) | The 2015 Eterne's powertrain will combine a 5.0 liter V8 engine with a hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS. The Biggest Difference Between the Eterne and it's class competitors is that? it's not an evolution of an existing two-door model, it's a deliberate and Considered stand-alone creation. It's the ultimate four-door sports car. " Enter the Eterne, the four door super saloon from Lotus. If the Elite is elegance Incarnate then the Eterne is elegance redefined.

The Eterne is a true four-door, four seater sports GT. It's the ultimate expression of refined style, sophistication and grace. An elegant, graceful sports car? Powerful, exciting, aggressive yes, but not graceful. With a 5.0 liter V8 engine delivering aspects Charged pressure up to 620 PS the Eterne is Aiming for best in class performance and efficiency.

In keeping with the rest of the new line-up, the Eterne will benefit from hybrid technology. Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: "The Eterne is sensational to look and as with the rest of the range it also over delivers in all other aspects as well. Similar to the Elite, it's a perfect car of Contradictions, it's compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, relative lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. " The biggest difference Between the Eterne and it's class competitors is that? It's the ultimate four-door sports car.

Lotus Espirit (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Espirit (2013) | Lotus's pre-show information assault claimed this car "Gives you subtle hints of the Elise of old, so it still seems a a touch familiar." It would be easy for Lotus to neglect the sublime Elise in its Astonishing Barrage of new products; if something's awesome, why futz with it? As with all current Lotus cars, Toyota supplies this engine. A six-speed manual is standard, while the optional gearbox is a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual developed by Lotus seemingly Itself.

However, Lotus does its own engine-management programming, and with force-feeding does not specify whether Lotus-that's turbo-or supercharging, the expectation here is for 316 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. With a listed Curb weight of just 2414 pounds, Lotus projects a 0-to-62-mph time of 4.3 seconds, and top speed is projected at just under 170 mph. There's no mention's Thus far of a naturally aspirated engine.

Lotus describes the new powertrain as a "mild hybrid," owing to an engine stop / start function baked into the software. It's hard to associate practicality with a two-seat sports car, although Lotus cites significantly improved ingress and egress, two activities That the current car's door sills super-wide-level turn into contortionist tricks. Let's hope the new Elise's sills are much, much thinner.

Lest you fear the Elise will lose some of its sports-car purist persona in this generational updates, Lotus seeks to reassure one and all, stating unequivocally that "the Elise 2015 has lost none of the cheeky charm" and that 'it "handles like a dream, albeit a quite aggressive and tension-filled dream. "Tension-filled? Is that as compelling as "verging on ruthless"?

Lotus Esprit (2014)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Esprit (2014) | The most eagerly anticipated Lotus makes its return. Without doubt, this is the car That the true Lotus aficionados have been waiting for: The ultimate Lotus. The new Esprit represents the very essence of exclusive super car driving. Think of it as Lotus CEO Dany Bahar's personal statement of intent, his vision for the future of Lotus. Lotus has unveiled today the new Esprit sports car. Lotus Announced an estimated price of £ 110,000 ($ 175,000 at the current rates). At the unveiling of the Evora S model in San Jose in June 2011, Lotus Cars USA PR boss, Kevin Smith, confirmed the Esprit super car That would be getting Lotus' in-house V8 engine and both a manual and a dual-clutch transmission.

Lotus Chief Technical Officer, Wolf Zimmermann, says this engine can reach up to 630 HP at 9.400 rpm and 424 lb-ft of torque Between 5.500 and 6.000 rpm. There's a fine balance Between acknowledging the Greatness of the past whilst at the same time rapidly leaping forward to the future and That this car ensuring not only does the name Esprit justice but also the Lotus brand. I think we've managed to find the balance and in doing so created a new icon, a car people will find hard to resist. "

Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: "The Esprit is the ultimate super car. In the past when people thought of the Esprit, They thought of the movies, Bond, Pretty Woman, Basic Instinct but this time around, the car is the star of the show.  We've stuck to the Lotus core values of performance through lightweight and teamed them with future technology and exceptional engineering to Ensure That the Esprit will be the leader of the pack. I'm very proud of this car. "

Powered by a 5.0 liter V8 engine delivering aspects Charged pressure up to 620 PS, the Esprit retains exceptional performance through it's unique lightweight design making it the ultimate expression of Lotus super car ownership. The styling of the Esprit echoes the strong performance with low sleek lines throughout the body.

Lotus Elan (2014)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Elan  (2014) | Lotus started out building giant, killer, racing machines That captured the Formula One World Championship seven times. The Lotus-like most are three mid-engine designs: an updated version of the 4-cylinder 2-seat roadster Elise; a V8-powered flagship called Esprit; and - our subject here - the Elan, the which amounts to a slightly smaller, less-expensive Esprit with a force-fed V6. The other Newcomers are front-engine designs That will take Lotus into the sport-luxury realm for the first time: the Elite hardtop-convertible and a stretched fixed-roof four-door derivative called Eterne, Lotus's answer to the Aston Martin Rapide, Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, and Porsche Panamera. The Elan will be the second new-era Lotus to reach consumers.

It's also significant as a replacement for the recently introduced mid-engine V6 Evora coupe. The 2014 Lotus Elan has so far been seen only as a 2-seat coupe concept, but Lotus says a convertible version is planned and that 'both body styles will offer optional "+2" rear seating, the which means a vestigial pair of buckets wedged behind the main seats.  Dimensionally, the 2014 Lotus Elan will be longer than Evora and Wider, shorter and slimmer than the new Esprit, and slightly Taller than both. Lotus quotes a commendably low dry weight of 2.855 pounds, versus 3.295 for Esprit and 3.046 to 3.165 pounds for Evoras.

Under the hood of the 2014 Lotus Elan will be a force-fed 4.0-liter enlargement of the 3.5-liter Toyota-sourced V6 That motivates the Evora. though Lotus Elan has not specified whether the engine will use a turbocharger or supercharger, MT's Horrell points to the latter, Perhaps Because the coming Esprit's Toyota-sourced V8 will use supercharging. However it's enhanced, the 2014 Lotus Elan V6 is expected to Produce 400 horsepower in base tune and 450-470 horses for even sportier "R-spec" models Likely That will get suspension and rolling-stock upgrades to match the Increased performance. Speaking of which, CAR reports 0-62 mph acceleration of 3.5 sec for base Elans and 3.2 for R-models.

Big-brother like Esprit, the 2014 Lotus Elan will be Offered with two "transmissions": a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual That mimics a conventional automatic, and a "mild" hybrid drive.  As for the rest of it, the 2014 Lotus Elan will undoubtedly come with features expected of premium-brand Such as automatic climate control, navigation system, and a sumptuous leather-lined interior. It will be interesting to see Thus Spake if the production Elan can match the concept's sub-3 ,000-pound weight. Bubbly press releases proclaim the 2014 Lotus Elan as "the beating heart" of the brand's 21st-century lineup, a high-performance sports car with "everyday usability."

Lotus Elise (2016)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Elise (2016) | Inside, the 2016 Lotus Elise design should mimic the general feel of its bigger brothers, but in simplified form. Heavily sculpted seats should be high-back buckets - what else for a purist sports car?. The Lotus Elise debuted in 1996 and started eight years later the U.S. sale. Small, light, and elemental, with a rear / mid-engine layout, 4-cylinder power, and lift-off "targa" roof panel, this British 2-seater earned instant, near-universal acclaim as one of the world's best handling sports cars. The Elise has seen since Numerous changes, though none to the basic design. Tellingly, however, the Elise has never made a tiny profit for Lotus Cars.

To grow into a viable sales Lotus-and-image rival for premium performance brands like Aston Martin, Ferrari, Jaguar, and Porsche.  Dimensionally, the 2016 Lotus Elise will be a sea change from today's pocket-size sports car, measuring some 8.4 inches longer, 5.1 inches Wider, Taller and 5.6 inches. It will also be a whopping 430 pounds heavier - at about 2.415 pounds - According to Lotus. The size and weight gains partly stem from the advent of crash-test regulations That did not exist when the original Elise was designed. They also Reflect Lotus' desire to give its entry-level model of broader market appeal via a roomier cockpit and Easier entry / exit.

The Elise has a shorter nose and tail than the others, but shares a wedge "cab forward" That stance emphasizes the engine's being right behind the cockpit. Other elements include a gaping familial trapezoidal grille; narrow headlamp clusters; bulged fenders forming a prominent "shoulder line"; down sloped "Flying Buttress" rear roof pillars flanking a louvered engine cover; and a curved back panel with complex sculpting, slim tail lamps, and a low-riding water diffuser.

Power for the 2016 Lotus Elise will come from a force-fed 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, sourced from Toyota Likely. Lotus has been using Toyota engines in the Elise since 2004 and in its newer mid-Evora V6 coupe, with permission to modify the mechanical features and control software to suit its own purposes. performance-boosting mild-hybrid system will be available - more on that in the "Notable Feature" section - and will include a fuel-saving engine idle-stop feature. Transmissions will comprise a straight 6-speed manual and a 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual That behaves somewhat like a conventional automatic.

With all this, plus carrying only a little over 8 pounds / horsepower, the 2016 Lotus Elise should be at least as quick as today's top-performing models and faster Perhaps, this Despite the added size and weight. Lotus claims 0-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds and a top speed of over 167 mph. Ethel though is still a long way from finalizing the standard and optional features, the Paris / LA Suggests the concept Lotus Elise 2016 will be much better appointed than the car it replaces rather spartan. We expect base equipment will include air conditioning, a good-quality audio system, power windows, and key less entry / engine start. As with today's Elise, a pared-down "club racer" model is Likely to be Offered at some point, Perhaps fitted with special lightweight seats and wheels, four-point racing harnesses instead of normal three-point seat belts, less sound insulation, and so on.

Lotus Exige S (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Exige S (2012) | months of media Speculation Group Lotus is proud to announce the latest Addition to the family: the extraordinary new Lotus Exige S, the ultimate lightweight high performance sport scar. There are two new interior package options available: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added comfort and style where as the Premium Sport option focuses on creating an internal space is optimized for ultimate driver involvement.

Built for the adrenaline hungry aficionado sport scar, the Lotus Exige S Bespoke features high performance tire package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires as standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the driver to switch Between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.

Commenting on the Exige S, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: "Anyone who has ever driven an Exile will tell you That it's not for the faint-heated. The new Exige S skips a few rungs on the ladder to give the driver Lotus the ultimate experience.

Lotus Evora GTE (2012)

 

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Evora GTE (2012) | Group Lotus can now announce That production will be expanded on the Lotus Evora GTE road car to meet demand and reach further markets.Producing over 444 PS from the 3.5L V6 engine Lotus Evora, the GTE is, quite simply, the most powerful road car Lotus ever built. Yet Contrary to its extreme roots, the Lotus Evora GTE road car also delivers a comfortable and refined element to its high performance driving characteristics.

Complimenting the striking exterior is a stunning, modern race-themed interior Providing both occupants with the race car without compromising on comfort thrill. Leather and carbon fiber Dominate the cabin and lightweight carbon fiber Recaro seats cosset both the passenger and driver giving a sense of security and comfort That That means any driver of the Lotus Evora GTE can really go the distance as They take command of this extraordinary car.

Commenting on the Lotus Evora GTE road cars, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: "The response to this model in China has been so incredible, within days we had sold out with 114 orders. What is unique about this car, is not just that it's a serious race car - it's a serious car.

Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012) | The bright engineers at Lotus put even the lightest of Lotus' modern cars on a diet and managed to shed a further 24kg. DPM combined with improved agility courtesy of Lotus finely tuned sport suspension and an adjustable anti-roll bar will make-the Lotus Elise Club Racer equally versatile for both road and race track fun.

Wolf Zimmermann Chief Technical Officer of Lotus Cars said: "The traditional Lotus approach of reduction and purity has lead to one of the most zeitgeist and contemporary sports cars around. For over 15 years the Lotus Elise has Become an icon in the sports car market, carving out a niche market with a dedicated Following of lightweight fans.

Quality throughout the vehicle has been a top priority, highly regarded component suppliers Such as Eibach springs and Bilstein for dampers Ensure That for the Lotus Elise Club Racer is a car of substance as well as style.

The Lotus Elise Club Racer pleases the eye as well as the soul with a choice of six striking colors (Sky Blue, Saffron Yellow, Ardent Red, Aspen White, Matt Black and Carbon Grey) and Bespoke design elements emphasise That the character of the car. It's pocket Pleasing too, at £ 27.500 / € 34.450 / CHF48, 900, the Lotus Elise Club Racer marks the new entry level sports car from Lotus.

Lotus Exige S Roadster 2013

CAR GARAGE | Lotus Exige S Roadster 2013 | The Lotus Exige S Roadster coupe combines its twin's mesmerizing grunt and handling with an open water experience That makes the driver feel all the more at one with the road.

In true Lotus fashion the finely tuned suspension delivers a responsive ride and sublimely agile handling, whilst the supercharged 3.5 V6 engine with race-derived technologies delivers stunning performance. Reaching 100 kph from a standing in a neck-snapping 4 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds) and 0-160 kph (0-100 mph) in 8.5 seconds this little roadster packs a punch both on and off the track. The top speed for the Lotus Exige S Roadster is 233 kph (145 mph) and it Produces just 236 g of CO2 per km.

The SPS gearbox means the driver never has to take Their hands off the wheel, it prevents errors during shifting, and it is lighter and more compact than a normal torque-converter transmission. The launch control system can be activated when the car is in Race mode.

The car has been developed for the main markets, Europe and Asia Such as. The Lotus Exige S Roadster will not be available to the U.S. market. Fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige S Roadster with manual gearbox: Urban 14.5 l/100km (19.5 mpg), Extra urban 7.6 l/100km (37.2 mpg), Combined 10.1 l/100 km (28.0 mpg). CO2 emissions for the Lotus Exige Roadster S: 236 g / km.

Lotus T128, the New 2011 Formula 1 Car from Lotus

Lotus T128, the New 2011 Formula 1 Car from Lotus. Lotus have revealed the first images of their 2011 F1 car which is now called the T128.

The car was originally supposed to be called the TL11 which, according to the team, was to “simplify what could have been another point of contention” with Renault over the use of the name ‘Lotus’.

One of the most striking features on the car is the use of a ‘blade’ roll hoop with a split air intake. However the central part of the ‘blade’ has to be thicker because of the change in the 2011 rules.

The T128 does not have a Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The team switch from Cosworth to Renault power this year and the T128′s gearbox is sourced from Red Bull.

Tony Fernandes’ Air Asia brand features prominently on the car. The airline previously sponsored Williams. The T128 also sports the logos of energy drink EQ8.

Lotus T128 F1 Car