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lotus reached 40,000

Lotus Reached 40,000 "Small Car Platform" Models

Since the first Elise, that was introduced in 1995, Lotus has kept its incredible style and performance on the highest levels. The so called "small car platform" maintains the well known incredible standards, that include weight and fuel efficiency, and at the same time delivers unseen performance and pleasure of driving. As you know, the "small car platform" is defined by models like the Elise, Exige, Europa, 2-Eleven. Since its first days on the market, Lotus sets its high standards, that  influence not just

lotus introduces the extreme exige s club racer coupe

Lotus Introduces the Extreme Exige S Club Racer Coupe

It is obviously Lotus time these couple of days, since the Elise Anniversary Special Edition was previewed yesterday and Exige S Club Racer is new the next in the row. As the name suggests this Exige S will be implying the Club Racer principles, thus delivering even more dynamic and exhilarating performance. It will be

lotus celebrates elise with anniversary special edition

Lotus Celebrates Elise with Anniversary Special Edition

It is exactly 20 years since Lotus unveiled the first ever Elise sports car in Frankfurt, Germany, back in the 1995. This means 20 years of benchmark performance and handling and marks also the introduction of the advanced (for these years) bonded aluminium chassis. Many improvements were made since then and it seems t

the new evora 400 is the most powerful lotus ever

The New Evora 400 is the Most Powerful Lotus Ever

Lotus has officially taken the wraps off of its 2015 Evora 400. Described as the "fastest and most powerful production Lotus ever," the vehicle amalgamates excellent performance with the historic Lotus benchmark handling. Power is provided by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 400 bhp (406 PS / 298 kW) with a maximum torque of 410 Nm (302 lb-ft). It can be mated to a revised six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. Performance-wise, the Lotus Evora 400 can cover the 0-

lotus exige s automatic faster than the manual model?

Lotus Exige S Automatic Faster Than the Manual Model?

Lotus Exige S Automatic is here and despite our previous concerns it will surely deliver pure and extreme driving. The convenience of an automatic has been specifically tailored to the sporty characteristics of the model. Lotus claims that via both automatic and paddle shift the car is capable of an even more focused d

lotus to premiere an exciting new model in geneva

Lotus to Premiere an Exciting new Model in Geneva

No picture and scarce information is what we’ve got from Lotus about a car. The “exciting” vehicle will have its reveal at the Geneva International Motor Show in early March 2015. What we know for sure is that the product will remain true to its core pillars of lightness, performance and driving purity. In fact, these three characteristics will be embodied in a most desirable package. Probably, there will be a teaser image soon, but until Geneva we don’t think that Lotus will spill any information. So b

lotus transforms elise s into a cup variant

Lotus Transforms Elise S into a Cup Variant

Lotus has transformed its Elise S model into a Cup variant. The enticing new model has already been extensively tested, showing some great results. This engaging model highlights the pure driving competence elicited by Lotus. It is light, agile and significantly faster in comparison to the standard Elise S. The car has developed from the successful Elise Cup R race car and this means that it has a racing pedigree. In line with Lotus history, the S Cup variant has been tested both at Hethel and the Nürburgring Circ

lotus exige s with automatic transmission?

Lotus Exige S with Automatic Transmission?

Yes, you’ve read that just right! The fastest car in the United Kingdom will be equipped with just two pedals… And we are NOT excited about it. But it is definitely good news for those who are lazy to use their left leg. Lotus has just officially announced that it will equip the Exige S with a six-speed automatic transmission. The so called by Lotus “convenience of an automatic” has been specifically tailored to the sporty characteristics of the Exige S. Just like the manual gearshift, this automatic wil

lotus lmp1 unveiled at 24 hours of le mans

Lotus LMP1 Unveiled At 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Lotus LMP1 or the P1/01 has just took a centre stage at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans event and was unveiled to the media and public for the very first time. However, the car didn’t participate in the race due to delays resulting from an unavoidable change in engine supplier. Despite this, the unveiling was an enormously proud moment for the team, because the iconic LMP 1 class represents the highest class of sports car racing. It attracts some of the best drivers in the world and is dominated by world famous ma

2014 lotus exige lf1 - exceptional performance

2014 Lotus Exige LF1 - Exceptional Performance

Lotus has unveiled the 2014 Exige LF1 Limited Edition created to celebrate the manufacturer’s Formula One “origin”. This summer, totally 81 Lotus Exige S cars will get a Lotus F1 Team livery and interior trim to mark the number of grand prix victories held by the Lotus marque. 2014 Lotus Exige LF1 Limited Edition is based on the Exige S and boasts a black and gold exterior with red accents and special badges. There are also golden alloy wheels and the Race Package including a Dynamic Performance Manage

zenos e10 launch edition arriving in usa

Zenos E10 Launch Edition Arriving In USA

Zenos Cars has just announced that it is coming to America with its range of lightweight high performance sports cars. The first model to be introduced to the U.S. market is the Zenos E10 Launch Edition, which will be arriving in dealerships next year. The first public appearance of the E10 was at UK's prestigious Autosport International Show in January. It achieved great success due to the praise of its innovative E-platform chassis architecture, contemporary design, and performance. In particular, the E10 i

hennessey builds world's fastest venom gt edition

Hennessey Builds World's Fastest Venom GT Edition

Texas based Hennessey Performance (HPE) has just released that it is building a limited run of World's Fastest Edition Venom GTs. The reason for this celebration is HPE’s recent top speed run-record of 270.4 mph. What is more, the World's Fastest Edition also alludes to the Venom's 0-300 km/h Guinness World Record. Furthermore, the company has announced that this special edition Venom will be dressed in unique livery package in the colors of the U.S. flag: white with red and blue stripes. But why the Venom GT