2012 Lotus Esprit

Lotus has confirmed that it will reveal, among other cars, the new Spirit Motor Show in Paris this September. Insiders say the new version will be the ultimate expression of the Lotus brand, and they also say it could be driven by an exotic V10 400 kW or more.

Lotus has always had close ties with Toyota, so the rumors have circulated about the possibility that the new Esprit is powered by the Lexus LF-A V10. We must remember the old spirit that once was the world's fastest car, so before Lotus Esprit offers one of its flagship cars of the future, should be careful and make sure the car up to its name.

Although no official specs have been confirmed or rejected, Lotus, said the intention of making a serious blow to the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, so using a high performance engine of some sort is likely.

Lotus has also confirmed two new front with the GT cars, it also seems to be revealed, which further emphasizes the company plans to exploit other markets. New car is said to take a luxury, luxury compared to the specifications of the current configuration.

We will not be able to say exactly what Lotus has up his sleeve until the show too, but we will keep you updated as it progresses.

2011 Lotus Elise

The Elise is a compact car, lightweight sports car designed to drive the track. As such, usually competitors, such as the BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster, offer more comfort, but not at the cutting limits performance characteristics. The Elise is available in two versions: the entry-level Elise with a non-supercharged four-cylinder, and the Elise SC, which adds a compressor for more power.

The Lotus the most popular of our time, Elise, entering the 2011 model year with a host of updates that include the style and mechanical adjustments and the introduction of a new entry-level model with a gasoline engine original 1.6-liter Toyota.

Model to identify a new restyled front fascia, which boasts refurbished hood, new bumper with a revised grille and headlights with larger LED daytime running lights for the first time.

The redesigned rear bumper and hood with new models of alloy wheels complement the aesthetic improvements is said to help improve the aerodynamic properties of the Elise.

Several significant changes were found under the hood with the Elise 2011 for a new entry-level "S" model powered by a Toyota original 1.6-liter four-cylinder.

This new engine is smaller than the 200cc model Elise S 1.8L output and produces the same result (134HP at 6800 rpm) and slightly lower torque (160 Nm or 118 Nm at 4400 rpm and 172Nm compared to 127 lb ft) but offers a significant improvement in fuel economy by 23 percent, to 6.1 l / 100 km (46.3 mpg UK or 38.6 miles per U.S. gallon) and reduced CO2 emissions by 13 percent.

Lotus announces a sprint from 0-60 mph time of 6.0 seconds (0-100 km / h 6.7 seconds) and a top speed of 124 mph or 200 km / h for the new version of 1.6 liters.

In addition, all models benefit from a 2011 Elise six-speed manual transmission, while the 189bhp 1.8-liter two "R" and 217bhp 1.8-liter supercharged SC boasts of reducing CO2 emissions and better fuel economy than their siblings 2010MY.

2011 Lotus Exige

The Lotus Exige 2011 occupies the August 8 luxury sports cars. This classification is based on analysis of 47 published studies and test drives the Lotus Exige and analysis of reliability and safety.

In 2011 Lotus Exige does not work as a daily driver, but reviewers say it is difficult to find a partner better track the day.

Most critics unconditional love to the Lotus Exige 2011. This sports car is lightweight designed for performance and performance alone. However, this means that buyers have to sacrifice luxury if you are going to require. Edmunds says: "The 2011 Lotus Exige is one of the hottest cars built today, but its emphasis on performance is synonymous with comfort and convenience are low among their priorities."

And therein lies the problem for many buyers of luxury sports cars. Although nearly all other cars in the class can handle functions foods, weekends and a set of golf clubs, reviewers say that the Lotus Exige puts so much emphasis on performance than any other function that is tortuous. It is almost impossible to find a better car on the track, but if you want to do more, you should buy anything other than the Exige.

As the Exige is a small niche vehicle, it is usually the federal government crash tests, or the insurance industry. With the exception of the front airbags for driver and passenger, Exige is particularly lacking in security technologies. In addition, the rear visibility is compromised. Drivers, however, may not mind as much - as the Exige is designed to monitor the rats are looking for high performance, not security-minded.

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011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT Concept. Evora Enduro – GT Concept

The Evolving Evora
The Lotus Evora get the umpteenth twist in the form of a new show car, which can be seen these days at the Geneva Motor Show. It is the only model, as the Lotus Evora Hybrid Concept 414E is also presented these days, but unlike the latter, which emphasizes the technological aspect, the Lotus Evora Carbon Concept in question this time is more focused on aesthetic aspects.
Its main innovations are a composite body in white pearl effect which contrasts with the various elements of carbon fiber as the roof or the rear diffuser, details not only serve to embellish your design, but also lowers weight. The interior also gets a carbon fiber treatment, with many facts and details in this material and upholstered in leather and Alcantara, seeking to emphasize the luxury and sportiness of the British model.

Enduro Evora – GT Concept Car is the evolved version of GT4 endurance podium Evora. This Enduro has been designed by Lotus Motorsport under the expert eyes of leading designer Nicola Scimeca.

2012 Lotus Elise Club Racer

All homes misconception that Lotus can get away from the performance by the lightness only need to take a quick tour of the new Lotus Elise 1.6 Club Racer said it is absolutely not the case. The engineers at Lotus to put even more brilliant light of modern cars Lotus on a diet and managed to throw more than 24 pounds.

So how Lotus have managed to make it one of the lightest on the market even easier? The engineers behind Lotus Elise Club Racer has adopted a stripped-to-the-bare-bones visualized by body-colored squares, but materialized in many ways such as sports car battery light and deletion derivatives of the noise insulation . Attention to detail has ensured that the passion of the Lotus "for performance through light weight have been translated into the car.

For the first time a variant Elise comes with a sport mode for DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) that allows even less experienced drivers of sports cars to feel on top of their game, while the ability to turn it off completely would If you like the most established track-oriented drivers. DPM agility combined with courtesy of Lotus sports suspension fine-tuned and adjustable anti-roll bar Club Racer Lotus Elise will be as versatile for both road and fun on tour.

2010 Lotus Evora Carbon Concept

Lotus Evora carbon concept car Lotus Motorsport focuses on pedigree, using fine quality materials with carbon fiber and Alcantara exposed bear. The concept car is finished in white water pearlesent amazing paint edge in contrast to the exquisite finish of the fabric of carbon fiber panels.

Turning the head in the car Lotus Evora carbon concept offers a more central position with the car stuck looking for lower and more aggressive. This approach continues with a structure style carbon fiber roof, Lotus Motorsport influence of carbon diffuser division. Lotus Evora carbon concept car retains control of the class itself and leads bonded high-tech and extruded aluminum chassis of the car production.

The furniture Lotus Evora Carbon Concept car combines the charm of the carbon discs perforated leather and Alcantara Matt. Custom design uses a series of rich black Alcantara covering space of the legs, the dashboard and the roof. Soft texture of leather and Alcantara surfaces are juxtaposed with carbon fiber is difficult to provide a satisfying sensory experience.

Lotus Evora Carbon Concept car cut diamond has forged 19 "alloy wheels and rear, shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa (235/35 front and 285/30 rear end off.) Wheels and tires offer real presence Lotus Evora fills the wheel arches and give the car a look of concentration.

Donato Coco, director of Lotus Design said: "The design of the Lotus Evora Carbon Concept Car features exotic, high-tech materials that provide a good synergy with the image of Lotus, to express our heritage and history Motorsport elegant sports cars such as Lotus is known. "

2010 Lotus Evora

The first all new Lotus Elise from the iconic made his debut in 1995, Lotus Evora enters the sports car market as currently the world until mid-engine 2 +2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-liter V6 produces 280 hp and weighing only 1,350 kg, the Lotus Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous Nürburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive - even when dressed in the costume complete development hid the beautiful lines of the lever engine paparazzi industry.

In addition to excellent performance and exemplary handling, the Lotus Evora offers a more precise properties of Lotus existing smaller four-cylinder models. The interior is elegant and elegantly trimmed his list is the capability of modern equipment, such as the advanced touch screen multimedia system and power door mirrors sometimes.

As one of the roles of the Lotus Evora is to attract new customers to the Lotus brand, much attention has been paid to its ease of use. Doors open wider, taller and narrower sills make entry and exit from the cab less athletic undertaking than it is the Lotus is a small sports cars (Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven), while the design of the same cabin can accommodate two 99th percentile (6 ft 5in tall) American men in the front seats.

2010 Lotus Esprit Concept

The style echoes Lotus Esprit performance with strong lines in the thin low body weight. Symmetry in the mass and the proportion of the Lotus Esprit give an intense gaze, he is the perfect example of the new Lotus DNA in action.

Lotus Esprit is more than evolution is a redefinition.

Lotus Esprit specification

Layout: 2-seat mid-engine, rear wheel drive

Engine: Gasoline, hybrid option

Hybrid Technology: KERS optional

Cylinders: V8

Capacity: 5.0 liters

Power / torque: 620 hp / 720 Nm

Limit speed: 8,500 rpm

0-100 km / h: 3.4 seconds

Maximum speed: 330 kmh

CO2/km: 250 g / km (with hybrid technology as an option)

Weight: 1.450 kg

Seats: 2

Transmission: 7 speed DCT

Drivetrain: RWD

Start of production: the end of 2012

Enters the market: Spring 2013

Price information: about £ 110 000

2010 Lotus Elite Concept

So here is the Lotus Elite, a taste of what the future of Lotus in the future. Search in the dictionary and you'll find an elegant variation on the following 1 Grace dignified in appearance, movement, or behavior, 2 very elegant design, styles, and 3 something stylish, the ultimate sophistication.

The revolutionary new Lotus Elite is exactly that. It is compact and stylish elegance incarnate. It is not just an exquisite elegance, in harmony with the fundamental values ​​of Lotus is a car of substance that incorporates some of the latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hardtop version and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS, are typical examples of Lotus adapt the technology to deliver perfect performance.

Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus, said. "There is no denying that the Lotus Elite is a beauty to see, but is much more than that, is a car that offers much more than all other aspects so one could say it is a perfect contradiction car is compact and spacious, high performance, low emission, light yet reassuringly strong. It's a car we are especially proud of Lotus, and we truly believe that there is nothing, as there is so much in terms of style and performance.

2010 Lotus Elise Concept

"The 2015 Lotus Elise design is perfect for the target market is young, strong, safe, close to godliness, which reflects the engineering and technology. This is the next-generation Elise to a new generation driver lotus."

Fear not, despite the dramatic improvements in the 2015 Lotus Elise has lost none of its charm is famous mischievous two seats sports car, it still maintains performance through light and handles like a dream - although very aggressive and exciting dream. With an in-line engine of 2.0 liters of pressure delivers up to four charged 320 hp, the Lotus Elise 2015 should reach 0-100kph in under 4.5 seconds.

The Lotus Elise 2015, showing great things come to those who wait.

Lotus Elise Specifications

Layout: 2-seat mid-engine, rear wheel drive

Engine: Diesel with the option to start / stop

Hybrid Technology: mild hybrid, ie, technology Start / Stop

Cylinders: 4

Capacity: 2.0 liters

Power / torque: 320 Nm hp / 330

Rev limit: 7,800 rpm

0-100 km / h: 4.3 seconds

Maximum speed: 270 kmh

Ca CO2 (g CO2/km): 150 g / km (with the new technology)

Weight: 1.095 kg

Seating: 2

Transmission: manual 6-speed DCT option

Drive: RWD

Production start: Early 2015

Enter the market: Spring 2015

Target price: Around £ 35,000

2010 Lotus Elise Club Racer

Debuting in the 2009 IAA in Frankfurt, Special Edition Lotus Elise Racing Club launches new colors and exclusive, the interior pieces and all the light components in a world class, high performance and low-emission sports car .

Lotus took four classic colors used by Lotus in 1960 (Elite yellow, charcoal gray, blue and white Old English) and combined them with features exclusive Club corridor interior design to give a pretty impressive athletic function changes and form.

The company and support Lotus Elise seats are covered with lightweight microfiber pillows perfectly positioned to provide the right amount of support with minimal weight but still keep the body partially exposed hull color.

Theme color bin has been transferred to the transmission tunnel, and combined with silver and black paint highlights bisecting the taxi, and tie together all the sporty theme of the unique Lotus Elise Club Racer.

Other unique design features of the Lotus Elise Club Racer is anodized charcoal gray gear knob and handbrake sleeve, the Club Racer (CR) logo embroidered seat headrests and a single floor in anodized aluminum guide and the footwell passenger. Small 320 mm rimmed leather steering wheel is a central indicator, which allows more drivers Spirits safely and quickly identify the location of the front wheels forward.

2010 Lotus Elan Concept

As the old saying goes, you can not write the cake and eat it too. Previously, we have been trained to believe that you can have it all. But it was over. The guide now takes longer and produces a Lotus Elan.

The Lotus Elan is the heart of the new Lotus line-up. This is a sports car, of course, is a Lotus after all, but thanks to some clever innovations of the Lotus Elan everyday use as well.

With a 2 +2 variant, the Lotus Elan is the only car you need.

Output in the second half of 2013, the Lotus Elan has 4.0-liter V6 engine with a supercharger can produce up to 450 horsepower, and considering its relatively light weight 1295 kg, the performance of the edges of a Lotus Elan super car.

From the point of view of style, the Lotus Elan is built like an athlete with a muscular physique and perfectly balanced. It's a thoroughbred, with a voltage stiff, ambitious and exciting, but nothing better in class enough for this car.

It is not enough simply to provide exceptional performance and appearance, innovation is also an integral part called Lotus Elan. With another new area of ​​the Lotus Elan has an option with the KERS hybrid technology.

Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus, said: "If ever there was a car to get you to ride The Long Way Home, Lotus Elan is perfect for road and rail, Lotus Elan, not only all tick boxes. it creates a new also. "

"Elan to convert people to Lotus, I would like to challenge people to not become dependent on non-resilient will also go a long way toward dispelling the old misconceptions about this class, that to be effective you have to sacrifice usability -.. Those days are gone "

"When you drive Elan looks back, gives you things you do not even realize that was missing - is the core Lotus Elan, and perfectly captures the spirit."

A car, a zero commitment.

Specifying Lotus Elan

Layout: 2 persons (optional 2 +2), mid-engine, rear wheel drive

Engine: Gasoline, hybrid option

Hybrid Technology: KERS optional

Cylinders: V6

Capacity: 4.0 liters

Power / torque: 450 hp / 465 Nm

Rev Limit: 7800 rpm

0-100 km / h: 3.5 seconds

Maximum speed: 310 kmh

CO2/km: 199 g / km (using the hybrid option)

Weight: 1.295 kg

Seats: 2

Transmission: 7-speed DCT

Drivetrain: RWD

Start of production: Summer 2013

Enters the market in the fall of 2013

Price indication: approximately £ 75 000

New Lotus Elise 1.6 Club Racer Sheds 24 kg / 53 Pounds

True to its heritage, Lotus has unwrapped a new lighter version of its entry-level Elise 1.6 called the Club Racer. Even in stock form, the Elise is one of the lightest production sports cars in the market tipping the scales at just 876 kg or 1,931 pounds, but the company's engineers put the open top model on a crash diet and managed to shed a further 24 kg or 53 lbs.

Lotus says the engineers behind the Elise Club Racer took a stripped-to-the-bare-bone approach and while the company did not reveal all the details, it did mention the motorsport derived lightweight battery and the deletion of noise insulation.

In addition to the weight savings, the Club Racer is the first Elise variant to come with a Sport setting for the DPM (Dynamic Performance Management), which according to Lotus, "allows even the less experienced sports car drivers to feel at the top of their game, while the ability to switch it off completely will please the more established track orientated drivers"

The British automaker's Chief Technical Officer, Wolf Zimmermann, commented:

“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. The new Club Racer will definitely give these people something extra to get their teeth stuck into. This car epitomises everything that’s cool about the Elise – it’s fast, raw, responsive and a huge amount of fun to drive.”

Power for the new Elise Club Racer is provided by the standard model's 1.6-liter four-cylinder unit delivering 134HP at 6,800 rpm and 160 Nm or 118 lb-ft of peak torque at 4,400 rpm.

The Elise Club Racer is offered with a choice of six colors including Sky Blue, Saffron Yellow, Ardent Red, Aspen White, Matt Black and Carbon Grey, and features some bespoke design elements such as the body colored seats.

The new lighter version of the Elise is priced in Europe at £27,500 / €34,450 / CHF48,900, which makes it the most pocket friendly model in Lotus' range.

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Geneva Preshow: Lotus Joins Forces with Mansory to Tune the Evora

Mastering the fine art of tuning is a complicated process and, judging by the sheer number of overkills one can see on the web every day, it’s clear that only a few have what it takes to do a good job. For Lotus that special someone is Swiss tuning firm Mansory, which is responsible for the creation of an Evora concept that will be presented at the Geneva show in the beginning of March.

The automaker released two pictures of the special version 2+2 sports coupe, while also stating this:

“Let’s be clear on this: contrary to media reports, what you’ll see in Geneva is NOT an Evora facelift. It’s a taste of the future of Lotus product customisation. Merely the first toe in the water and a showcase of the potential future.”

From what we can tell, the modified Evora features a new front bumper with bigger air intakes and inserts, which appear to be made out of carbon fiber. The same lightweight composite material seems to have been used for the side vents, mirror housings, side skirts, greenhouse, rear spoiler and oversized diffuser. The 10-spoke alloys with a glossy black finish are also new.

While we can’t say that the Evora is our favorite Lotus, overall the bodykit looks nice and it seems that the Brits are really on to something good here.

By Csaba Daradics

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F1 Driver Robert Kubica Injured in Rally Crash, May Save his Arm After Emergency Surgery [with Video]

While competing in the Ronde de Andorra rally in Italy, Polish Formula 1 star Robert Kubica was involved in a horrendous crash on Sunday, as he lost control of his Skoda Fabia S2000 rally car and left the road at high speed. The Lotus-Renault team driver was airlifted from the scene and underwent successful emergency surgery at the Santa Corona hospital in Pietra Ligure.

Kubica has suffered multiple fractures to his right arm and hand with initial reports saying that he could lose the functionality of his limb. Fortunately, the operation went well, according to Dr. Mario Igor Rosello, who told reporters that Kubica, awakened form an induced coma, was able to move his fingers, which is “an encouraging sign for the rest of the recovery process”.

The Italian specialist was also optimistic due to the lack of swelling and infection, but added that it will take “several days before it is known if the operation is 100 percent successful”.

Kubica’s injuries were caused by a guardrail that went through the door, while his co-driver, Jakub Gerber, was able to walk away unhurt.

This is another sign of just how dangerous motorsports can be and, unfortunately, Kubica has already had his share of mishaps. Back in 2003, the racing driver had an accident while driving in Formula 3, injuring his left arm and also needing surgery. His bad luck struck again four years later, when he crashed in spectacular style at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix. On both occasions, Kubica managed to return to the driver’s seat after a short convalescence. However, it seems that this time the recovery will take a lot longer, meaning that reserve driver Bruno Senna will replace Kubica for an unspecified number of races.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: CNN

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Ayrton Senna's Nephew Bruno Signs with Lotus-Renault F1 Team

The nephew of the late three-times Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna, Bruno, has signed up with the new Lotus-Renault GP team, the British automaker announced on Monday. The 27-year old, who comes from a bad season in Formula One with the struggling Hispania team, will be a reserve driver for the 2011 season.

"It’s a really exciting opportunity from both Group Lotus and Lotus Renault GP," said Brunno Senna after the announcement. "To be able to develop my Formula One career within a World Championship winning organisation and to do so in conjunction with some hugely interesting work for such an iconic sports car company as Lotus is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Lotus has placed a great deal of faith in me and I am looking forward to beginning work on the technical side of our relationship," he added.

The British carmaker said that Bruno’s test driving role with Lotus will see him provide valuable input into all Lotus cars, both track and road.

Lotus Director of Motorsport Claudio Berro said: “We’re delighted to have Bruno on board. In his young motorsport career he’s built up a great armoury of skills and experience. He’s a fast learner and this talent combined with his ability to shift between different types of race car will make him a great asset to Lotus. Normally people like to talk about the ‘technology transfer’ between F1 and road cars but in Bruno’s case we’re opening this up to an intellectual transfer – we’re certainly going to keep him busy!"

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