2016 The new Lotus Evora 400 the fastest and most powerful

The new Evora 400, according to the British company, "the fastest and most powerful production Lotus ever."

The centrally located, V6 3.5 liter delivers longer, assisted turbo, 406 horsepower (or 400hp, hence the name) arriving to the rear wheels through a manual or optional automatic transmission, both six-speed.

The 0-100 km / h coming in 4,2kai final reaches 300 km / h. H Lotus says the Evora 400 «turns» in the Hethel test track six seconds faster than its predecessor.

The aluminum chassis is redesigned, causing the weight decrease by 22 kg. The suspension features new arrangements, the brakes are powerful and, in versions with cheirokinto box, the limited slip differential is standard.

Externally, the Evora 400 singles from different front bumper with the much larger air intake and LED daytime running lights. New is the rear bumper that incorporates a different diffuser with centrally mounted exhaust, while the wing longer diatetei three elements.

The biggest change was in the cabin, which has a completely new dashboard with highest quality materials. Also, the center console has a more modern design and a modern multimedia system.

Lotus introduced the Elise Lotus Club Racer

Lotus has released details surrounding the Elise Club Racer, a reworked version specifically for sporty driving as much on road or track.

In a word, it can be described as being purified to the bone. This concretely means a weight reduction of 24 kilograms, made possible thanks to a battery lightweight race-inspired car and removing soundproofing materials.

Lotus Evora for a police car in England

Lotus and the Midlands motorway police (those with a Scania) have announced a partnership at the Autosport show in Birmingham. Thus, law enforcement will have a Evora for two weeks.

The car will be exhibited at the show, then it enters service. Police officers who are entitled to lead a course on the Lotus test track, to master it at best.

Gino Rosato, communications manager of Lotus, the manufacturer has always wanted to promote the fun "while respecting the speed limits. "

As the officer Steven Round, he thinks that this will bring them closer to the public and prevention campaigns have more impact.

Lotus confirms the end of 2013 CityCar

Lotus City Car Concept

Dany Bahar is the most talkative lately. Among the clatter of F1 and its dubious relationship with Toyota to develop the next batch of production cars, the head of Lotus not for a moment, and most curious is that one of the projects that you are working is also one that seemed less important. The CityCar Concept, this prototype that appeared only fleetingly in the city of lights to not taking a backseat to the new family of sports Hethel, Bahar has been confirmed by the CAR magazine, and even have a release date: October 2013.

So, Lotus will have its own supermini, and what is more, there will be a third manufacturer involved in its construction, OEM level. We've known for some time that Lotus was involved in a project to develop an urban model in collaboration with Proton, the Malaysian parent, but the entry of a new partner gives strength to the rumors that Nissan may be stuck in the garlic, maybe to provide the platform of the new Micra as a skeleton.

New Lotus Elite concept hybrid convertible supercar first video

Lotus made a sensation at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The automaker took the spotlight, adding five new concept cars. One of the proposed car is the Lotus Elite, a 2 +2 Grand Tourer from a 611-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine from the Lexus IS-F driven borrowed. A surprising detail of this Lotus is its weight. The Elite tips the scales at 3,600 pounds, a mammoth total for everything with the company insignia. The reason for many, that extra weight may lie in the roof, like the Elite is equipped with a retractable folding hard top.

Concept supercar Lotus Elite open body first official pictures

Note that during the world premiere in Paris, the car was unveiled with a raised roof. Therefore, the experts regarded the novelty as a coupe with a landing by 2 2.

Elite Model gets a 5-liter V8 engine with a supercharger, with a capacity of more than 500 hp From 0 to 100 km / h the car accelerates in 3,5-3,7 sec. Maximum speed of a luxury car with rear-wheel drive is 315 km / h.

On sale the car will appear in 2014.

New Lotus Elite Live Paris Auto Show 2010 live photos

Live in Paris 2010: 2011 Lotus Esprit 5.0 liter V8 with 620 hp and 720 Nm

Lotus was the hero of the Paris Motor Show, with six new models (including concepts) they could count on most media attention during the unveiling of these models. The new Esprit is a gem, not only the looks are reminiscent of the Lambo-babes, the performance under the hood are equally delicious.

A 5.0 liter V8 with 620 hp and 720 Nm of torque is entirely at your disposal. The sprint to 100 km / h takes just 3.4 seconds to complete and the top speed is 330 km / h. The Lotus weighs 1,450 kilograms, not as light as we are used to them. The start of production end 2012, now he is from 2013.

Lotus Official: 2013 Lotus Esprit first photos and specs

Lotus Esprit in The surname is still famous, partly thanks to James Bond / Roger Moore but also through his line that magnified the cuneiform style and grace in his 4-cylinder engine and 6-valve, a world first for its time.

The Raw Spirit ... 2013 (!) Will be a worthy descendant of his eldest and will certainly not of power: while the original Spirit came out 160 hp from its 2-liter, that of 2013 as spit not less than 620, from 5 liter V8 original Lexus, assisted by a supercharger.

But this Ghost will not be a lightweight because with 1485 kg on the balance, it does not honor the famous "Light is right". But the modern pèsant their weight, and a nice big V8, it would be wrong to blame the Spirit. It may even be equipped with a hybrid system similar to the KERS in Formula 1 last year and in this case, power will increase to 720 hp.