Lotus: five new models!
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Next generation Lotus Elise
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3rd October, 2010
British sports car maker Lotus is planning a new range
of models:
- Lotus Elan due 2013
- Lotus Esprit due 2013
- Lotus Elite due 2014
- Lotus Elise due 2015
- Lotus Eterne due 2015
Lotus Elise
Oh yes, here it is! There’s still room for the Elise at Lotus but what a difference a decade or two
makes. The Elise due for release in 2015 is an agile car. Finally the Elise comes of age.
Aesthetically it’s definitely pleasing to the eye, it’s bold directional body gives you subtle
hints of the Elise of old so it still seems a touch familiar but at the same time, it couldn’t be more
different.
Perhaps a small example of how the car has changed would help. Aside from strong graphic styling,
the practicality of the car has had a major overhaul too with sizeable improvements made to the ingress
and egress – in simple terms, no more acrobatics but still all the fun you expect from the Elise.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “We worked very hard on getting the
Elise 2015 exactly right, it’s our entry level car so it needs to give a proper introduction to the
Lotus driving experience.”
“The Elise you can buy now is still a fantastic car, make no mistake, Lotus remain very proud of
it, but this is a natural progression for us moving forward. The Elise 2015 will also be class-leading
in terms of performance and efficiency but it will do more than that it will take the Elise model to
the forefront of its class across the board.”
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“The design of the Elise 2015 is perfect for the target market, it’s young, strong, confident,
verging on ruthless, it mirrors the engineering and technology. It’s the next generation Elise for a
new generation of Lotus drivers.”
Fear not though, despite the dramatic upgrades the Elise 2015 has lost none of the cheeky charm
that made the two-seater sports car famous, it still retains performance through lightweight and
handles like a dream – albeit a quite aggressive and tension filled dream. With a 2.0 litre in-line
4 pressure charged engine delivering up to 320 PS, the Elise 2015 should reach 0-100 km/h in under
4.5 seconds.
The Elise 2015 suggests great things come to those who wait.
Elise 2015 Specification *
| Layout: |
2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive |
| Engine: |
Petrol with start/stop option |
| Hybrid technology: |
Mild hybrid, i.e. start/stop technology |
| Cylinder: |
4 |
| Capacity: |
2.0 litre |
| Power/Torque: |
320 PS / 330 Nm |
| Rev limit: |
7,800 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h: |
4.3 seconds |
| Top speed: |
270 km/h |
| CO2 approx (CO2/km): |
150 g/km** |
| Weight: |
1,095 kg |
| Seats: |
2 |
| Transmission: |
6 Speed Manual, DCT optional |
| Drive: |
RWD |
| Start of production: |
Early 2015 |
| Enters the market: |
Spring 2015 |
NOTE * All specifications subject to confirmation. Production version may vary.
** With new technology
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Lotus Elan
Lotus Elan
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Lotus Elan
As the old saying goes, you can’t have your cake and eat it. In the past we were educated to
believe we can’t have it all. But that was the past. Today’s driver demands more and the Elan
delivers.
The Elan is the beating heart of the new Lotus line-up. It’s a high performance sports car,
that much is clear, it’s a Lotus after all, but thanks to some clever innovations the Elan also
has everyday usability too.
With a 2+2 variant, the Elan may be the only car you need.
Set for release during the second half of 2013, the Elan features a 4.0 litre V6 pressure
charged engine capable of delivering up to 450 PS and taking into consideration its relative
light weight of 1,295 kg, the Elan’s performance edges on super car status.
From a styling perspective, the Lotus Elan is built like an athlete with a 'muscular'
physique and perfect poise. It’s a thoroughbred, rigid with tension, ambitious and addictive,
nothing but best in class will suffice for this car.
It’s not enough to simply provide performance and exceptional looks, innovation is also
integral to the Elan’s appeal. In keeping with the rest of the new Lotus range, the Elan
features optional hybrid technology with KERS.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “If there was ever a car to
make you drive the long way home, it’s the Elan. Perfect for both road and track, the Elan not
only ticks all the boxes, it creates new ones too.”
“The Elan will convert people to Lotus, I would challenge people not to
become addicted to driving it. It will also go a long way towards dispelling the
old misconceptions about this class, that in order to have high performance you
must sacrifice usability – those days are gone.”
“Once you drive an Elan you won’t look back, it will give you things you didn’t even
realise you were missing – that’s the essence of Lotus and the Elan perfectly captures that
spirit.”
One car, zero compromise.
Elan Specification*
| Layout: |
2 seater (optional 2+2), mid-engined, rear wheel drive |
| Engine: |
Petrol, hybrid optional |
| Hybrid technology: |
Optional KERS |
| Cylinder: |
V6 |
| Capacity: |
4.0 litre |
| Power/Torque: |
450 PS / 465 Nm |
| Rev limit: |
7,800 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h: |
3.5 seconds |
| Top speed: |
310 km/h |
| CO2 approx (CO2/km): |
199 g/km** |
| Weight: |
1,295 kg |
| Seats: |
2 |
| Transmission: |
7 Speed DCT |
| Drive: |
RWD |
| Start of production: |
Summer 2013 |
| Enters the market: |
Autumn 2013 |
NOTE * All specifications subject to confirmation. Production version may vary.
**Using optional hybrid
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Lotus Elite
Lotus Elite
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Lotus Elite
Look up elegant in the dictionary and you’ll find variations on the following: 1.
dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style
and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. The ground-breaking new Elite is
exactly that. It’s compact yet stylish body is elegance reinvented. It’s not only
exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus’ core values, it’s a car of substance
incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The
slick retractable hard top and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are
typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.
Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a
new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it’s not all about sleek lines
and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like
exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0 litre V8
engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in
approximately 3.7 seconds.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “There’s no denying
that the Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it’s so much more than that,
it’s a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it’s a car
of perfect contradictions, it’s compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting,
lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It’s a car that we are exceptionally proud
of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in
terms of styling and performance.”
“Make no mistake, there’s a definite market requirement for the Elite – it’s the
ultimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe
that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn’t take the decision to design
something like the Elite lightly, it’s based on months of careful research and planning.
It’s worth noting that total 2+2 production represented over 20 per cent of Lotus build
between 1948 and 1996 (pre small car platform) and 11 per cent over all, this sector
has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite raises the benchmark
higher still.”
The Elite will redefine “modern classic”.
Elite Specification *
| Layout: |
2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive |
| Engine: |
Petrol, hybrid optional |
| Hybrid technology: |
Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS |
| Cylinder: |
V8 |
| Capacity: |
5.0 litre |
| Power/Torque: |
620 PS / 720 Nm |
| Rev limit: |
8,500 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h: |
3.7 seconds |
| Top speed: |
315 km/h |
| CO2 approx (CO2/km): |
215 g/km** |
| Weight: |
1,650 kg |
| Seats: |
2+2 |
| Transmission: |
Full Hybrid transmission |
| Drive: |
RWD |
| Start of production: |
Early 2014 |
| Enters the market: |
Spring 2014 |
NOTE * All specifications subject to confirmation. Production version may vary.
**Using optional hybrid technology
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Lotus Esprit
Lotus Esprit
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Lotus Esprit
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. It picks
up and exceeds the legacy of it’s namesake. Think of it as a statement of superiority.
Think of it as Lotus CEO Dany Bahar’s personal statement of intent, his vision for the
future of Lotus.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: “One has to be very
careful when taking on the challenge of reinventing such an iconic classic as the Esprit
– everyone has an opinion. There’s a fine balance between acknowledging the greatness of
the past whilst at the same time rapidly leaping forward to the future and ensuring that
this car 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.”
“Not only does the Esprit look incredible but it has the performance to match.
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. The design is aggressive, you have to see it to appreciate how low
and wide the proportions are but it still retains a level of dignity, of class and most
of all exclusivity. I’m very proud of this car.”
Powered by a 5.0 litre V8 pressure charged engine delivering 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. It is the super car that will redefine
ride and handling, performance, comfort and exclusivity.
The styling of the Esprit echoes the performance with b lines throughout the
sleek low body. The symmetry through the mass and proportion of the Esprit give it an
intense look, it’s the perfect example of the new Lotus 'DNA' in action.
The Esprit is more than an evolution, it’s a redefinition.
Esprit Specification*
| Layout: |
2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive |
| Engine: |
Petrol, hybrid optional |
| Hybrid technology: |
Optional KERS |
| Cylinder: |
V8 |
| Capacity: |
5.0 litre |
| Power/Torque: |
620 PS / 720 Nm |
| Rev limit: |
8,500 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h: |
3.4 seconds |
| Top speed: |
330 km/h |
| CO2 approx (CO2/km): |
250 g/km** |
| Weight: |
1,450 kg |
| Seats: |
2 |
| Transmission: |
7 Speed DCT |
| Drive: |
RWD |
| Start of production: |
End of 2012 |
| Enters the market: |
Spring 2013 |
NOTE * All specifications subject to confirmation. Production version may vary.
**Using optional hybrid technolgy
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Lotus Eterne
Lotus Eterne
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Lotus Eterne
Enter the Eterne, the four door super saloon from Lotus. If the Elite is the return
of elegance then the Eterne is elegance redefined.
The Lotus Eterne is a true four door, four seater sports GT. It’s the ultimate
expression of refined style, sophistication and grace. But wait. An elegant, graceful
sports car? Surely not.
A sports car by definition can’t be graceful. Powerful, exciting, aggressive yes,
but not graceful. Yet here it is, the ultimate paradox - the Eterne. Power and grace,
performance and elegance, beauty and strength all in one stunning package.
With a 5.0 litre pressure charged V8 engine delivering 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 car of perfect contradictions,
it’s compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, relative lightweight yet
still reassuringly solid.”
“We truly believe that there is a market for the Eterne, there is nothing else
like it out there both in terms of design, capacity and performance. 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.”
Sometimes there are no rules to be broken, so it is time to define them instead.
Eterne Specification *
| Layout: |
4 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive is
optional |
| Engine: |
Petrol, hybrid optional |
| Hybrid technology: |
Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS |
| Cylinder: |
V8 |
| Capacity: |
5.0 litre |
| Power/Torque: |
620 PS / 720 Nm |
| Rev limit: |
8,500 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h: |
4.0 seconds |
| Top speed: |
315 km/h |
| CO2 approx (CO2/km): |
220 g/km** |
| Weight: |
1,800 kg |
| Seats: |
4 |
| Transmission: |
Full Hybrid transmission |
| Drive: |
RWD, AWD optional |
| Start of production: |
Early 2015 |
| Enters the market: |
Spring 2015 |
NOTE * All specifications subject to confirmation. Production version may vary.
**Using optional hybrid
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