Lotus Exige S Type 72 [Reviews]

Lotus Exige S Type 72 celebrates the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One cars, which reached a 20 Grand Prix wins between 1970 and 1975.

Lotus Type 72 was powered by big names such as Lotus Jochen Rind, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx won three Formula 'Championships (1970, 1972 and 1973) and two drivers "One Constructors World Championship (the first being won by Jochen Rind in 1970 and the other by Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972).

Painting the Lotus Exige S Type 72 is remembered as a famous and easily recognizable colors of black and gold Lotus Type 72 and finished with the same brand of artist who painted in Team Lotus racing cars.

Light performance has long been the philosophy of the Lotus. 935kg Type 72 Lotus Exige S sprints to 60 mph road just 4.5 seconds and 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds, before a top speed of 145 mph, 72 Type 233 km / h. The Lotus Exige S also offers class-leading fuel economy and emissions with a consumption of 6, 5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) is the extra-urban cycle and CO2 emissions of 199 g / km.

Type 72 Lotus Exige S is a powerful compressor mid-engine sports car that is as comfortable on the track or road. The engine has an intercooler VVTL-i technology ensures impressive performance all the way to the switch to 8500 rpm.

Sports Pack comes standard on the type of the Lotus Exige S 72, which has a customized high quality interior, including black microfiber sports seats with gold stitching ProBax. Each car is equipped with a panel to commemorate the special construction of an F1 car 20 Grand Prix victories. The exterior of the type 72 Lotus Exige S has a unique black and gold light wheeled and ends with the type of hand-painted gold and logos 72 Exige S (Sport pack also includes a hoop rolled steel T45 main control Lotus traction, Twin oil coolers and adjustable front anti-roll bar).

All Lotus cars offer exceptional handling and performance, and the Exige is no exception with an excellent driver very dynamic and involving. Lotus Racing and manipulation gives an inspiring driving experience and the design of mid-engine type of 72 Lotus Exige S has a fantastic balance and agility.

Lucas Bennett, Operations Manager of Lotus Cars Limited, said: "The Type 72 Lotus Exige S is an appealing blend of sporty handling car and performance art with the color scheme of the type of icon 72, one of the delivery The most famous race of all time. Exige offers an intense driving experience, whether on road or track, and this limited edition car is worth celebrating as a race car legend. "

Clive Chapman, director of Classic Team Lotus said: "The Type 72 was a very important car Team Lotus F1 and indeed the whole world. 'State a revolutionary design of a pioneer in the use of side radiators to achieve a distinctive" " wedge shape, which gave significant aerodynamic advantages. In addition, minimizing unsprung weight and the use of a torsion bar, the growth rate of suspension, tires, performance was excellent. The Lotus Type 72 project has been so long that it's competitive than six years. "

Type 72 Lotus Exige S The options include: Air conditioning, limited slip differential, and Performance package, which includes 240 PS power increase, the greater the AP Racing brakes, an enlarged roof scoop (compared to the standard Lotus Exige S) and the variable traction control Lotus Lotus Launch Control.

To celebrate the impressive number of victories in Grand Prix Type 72 is reached, the Lotus 20 will produce this special edition for the United Kingdom, 20 other cars to continental Europe, and there will be a limited edition of cars in Japan and in selected markets throughout the world.

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Lotus Evora facelift to debut at Frankfurt

Lotus Evora facelift to debut at Frankfurt

Their is a rumors about R variant also.
According to the recent report, Lotus manufacturer is introducing an updated version of Evora at the upcoming Frankfurt International Auto Show held in this coming September,It is held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany.

The CEO of Lotus automotive Mr.Dany Bahar told to Auto Express the updated model will be the given 147 improvements and the first priority is to improve the quality. And this means that we can expect a new transmission system, a Sports integrated exhaust system and a high-quality interior.

Evora lineup is expand with a convertible and high performance. According to the report the Evora is boosted with a 3.5-liter Supercharged V-6 engine, with an approximately output power of 400HP horsepower (298kW / 406 PS). 0 - 62mph [100km/h] in just 4.4 seconds. Emission CO2 - 55g/km.
Nothing is Official.

Lotus Evora S      PHOTO GALLERY

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Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012) [Reviews]

Anyone under the misconception that the armies of Lotus may deviate from the results in the light only has to do a quick tour of the new 1.6 Club Racer Lotus Elise which is certainly not the case. Lotus engineers to put the brightest light of modern Lotus cars on a diet and managed to take another 24 kg.

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 Elise variant is equipped with a framework for Sport DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) allows even less experienced sports car drivers feel at the top of their game, while the ability to completely shut down like standardized follow-oriented drivers. DPM, combined with courtesy agility tuned sport suspension and adjustable anti-roll bar makes the Lotus Elise Lotus Club Racer on the street is equally versatile and fun track.

Wolf Zimmerman, Chief Technology Officer, Lotus Cars, said:. "The traditional approach to reducing and cleaning lotus has led to a spirit and a modern sports car of all, more than 15 years, the Lotus Elise has become an iconic sports car market, carving out a niche with a devoted fan light after The new club racer will surely give to these people. something extra to get their teeth stuck into this car is all fresh -. Elise is fast, raw, sensitive, and a huge amount of fun to drive. "

Quality throughout the vehicle was a priority, component suppliers, as well respected by Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers to ensure that the Lotus Elise Club Racer is a car of substance and style.

Lotus Elise Club Racer pleases the eye and soul with a choice of six distinctive colors (blue, saffron yellow, red hot, Aspen White, Matt Black and Carbon Grey), and the elements of custom design, highlighting the character of the car.

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Lotus Evora S (2011) [Reviews]

Lotus has taken the award-winning and recreate Evora engine with 350 horsepower 3.5L V6 to create the director of the S. Lotus Evora Lotus CEO Dany Bahar, summed it up well when he said: "Do not you realize that you are missing your driving experience to get behind the wheel of S. Evora"



So apart from the obvious difference in power, how is it different from the Lotus Evora Evora S standard? Another question we ask the Executive Director (since I spent some time behind the wheel, we thought it would be a better position to answer the questions). That's what he said .. "It's the next level of experience Evora communicates with a better service, adjusting the suspension has been modified for more power and control to respond more to the direction of a car is an instinct, the experience is pure" .

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Lotus Elise (2011) [Reviews]

Lotus Elise has revolutionized the sports car 14 years ago when the little light smooth 2-seater mid-engined sports car was introduced. Ensuring that the Lotus Elise comply strictly with Lotus core values ​​of performance through lightweight, the Lotus Elise can produce supercar performance with the urban economy.

Making its debut at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show, the 2011 model year Lotus Elise introduced a range of changes and improvements to maintain its position as a leader in its class.

Body - Evolution

The body of the new Lotus Elise 2011 is an evolution of the iconic Elise design, retaining the character and style, while offering a more planted, the determined attitude and a contemporary style that connects to Evora. As with all products from Lotus design is an exciting blend of dramatic style and functional efficiency

The new Lotus Elise is a fresh body design, the front, including a new bumper, front of the door shell and a Lotus Elise which together give a broader look more road presence.

At the rear of the car, the new engine was surrounded by a distinctive "two-column" cap, while a lower diffuser more aggressive design is packaged in a stylish new bumper, which now includes the plate rear registration.

New headlight units heavily carved LED light guides (including daytime running lights and turn signals) provide a modern touch to this classic design. Moreover, the signature, the Lotus 'mouth' and familiar sculptural forms have been carefully refined to provide a clearer look more dynamic. The repositioning of the characteristics of light have allowed the introduction of the clean surface between the wide screen, which is combined with input angle and elegant details splitter leading position to give a broader and more planted.

The theme of purity is achieved for cooling openings are effectively closed with a stitch of new lightweight aluminum that gives the car sports a classic character.

The rear luggage compartment is now open for the cab, instead of a separate operation. High-quality feel the Lotus Elise has been going on throughout the car Lotus Elise in the graphic side LED turn indicators, as they are in Evora.

The riding position, perfect pedal position and steering wheel in order to support the technology means that ProBax comfortable seats and, like all Lotus cars, the driver becomes part of the machine, rather than just a passenger.

The sleek new body aerodynamics are improved with a reduction in the drag coefficient of 4%.

Finally, choose between two beautiful, light-wheeled models are available, an incredibly lightweight forged wheels, and new alloy wheels complete the picture of this archaic update Lotus icon.

Engine

The Lotus Elise introduced the new 1598 cm3, 1ZR-FAE engine supplied by Toyota. The key to this engine performance and efficiency is the Valvematic system (a system of variable valve lift), combined with the dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent). The engine of continuous monitoring of the intake valve opening / closing time and lift the throttle to vary the volume of intake air flow, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and fuel economy. This ensures optimal performance based on the state of the business drivers, helping Lotus Elise to achieve both energy efficiency and high performance.

First, the maximum power is reached near the maximum speed (rpm) 6800 rpm and maximum torque (160 Nm of respectable 118 lb.ft) is reached at 4400 rpm. This gives a good combination of mid range pull but also encourages the driver to operate the engine at maximum engine speed of 7000 rpm (the temporary speed limit). Like all Lotus Elise sports car, there are three sets of lights in the light accumulated passenger when the driver approaches the rev limiter and when all three are illuminated, they flash to indicate that the pilot is almost on the border speed the time to change gear!

Height of the hood is lifted 34 mm 1ZR top spot in the engine than the previous 1zz the engine from the previous model is due in part to Valvematic technology with the new engine. This has given engineers the ability to Lotus subtly redesign the rear panel to respond to the theme from the front and rear of the car.

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Lotus to build supermini car with Proton [2014 Lotus Ethos]

Lotus manufacturer confirmed today that they are going to build a Supermini car with proton. And they also confirmed the Lotus will only build it's own V-8 engine for supermini. It is a flate plane 4.8-liter V-8 engine which is being designed and built in Norfolk.

The engine will be 80Kg's lighter than the existing Toyota lump engine. In standard tune, the dry sump V-8 will develop 570HP and rev upto 9000rpm and Rising to 620hp in harder R version.The V8 will be used in the 2013 Esprit supercar as well as the Elite 2+2. For 2015's replacement Elise, Lotus is considering splitting the V8 to make a 2.4 four-cylinder.

The name of the city car has also been announced Lotous - Proton will ne called the Ethos.

The Cheif executive Dany Bahar said that they city car i.e, Ethos would be on sale in early 2014.

Lotus Ethos 01

Lotus Ethos 02

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LOTUS ELAN SPORT CAR PROJECT 2011

LOTUS ELAN SPORT CAR

Lotus decided not to pursue the project of the new Elan, One of five prototypes presented with great fanfare in 2010 at the Paris show. In a recent interview with UK EVO recovery from Es Lotus Elan project is amazing new. Autoblog, Dany Bahar thus confirmed that the English house has decided to extend the business cycle of Evora With important updates and developments of the model, which will otherwise be left to its fate after a short residence time on the market.


At the same time, however confirmed Bahar important news on the remaining projects. In fact, Lotus Elan will be continuing to work Esprit and EliteWho will share many components, including at least 550 hp V8 engine that Lotus plans to develop on their own (probably starting from the base of the 5-liter Lexus), combined with a sequential gearbox and, optionally a manual for the purists the guide. It will not be provided a double clutch, considered too heavy and complex in order to remain within the threshold of 1500 kg Just to hold the mass, it will make extensive use of aluminum, carbon fiber and plastic materials. Esprit is likely to debut in the final version already at Geneva Motor Show 2012: according to some "evil tongue" would this really the only model in development, beyond declarations and announced projects.


On the "delicate" issue of Elise and Exige, Bahar has however confirmed that the intention is to offer a more user-friendly and practical, designed as a direct competitor of Porsche Cayman and Boxster Spyder: words that perhaps the existing Lotus customers will not appreciate, but which should lead to a significant increased sales in international markets.

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2011 Lotus Exige Scura details

Lotus comes with a new model, Lotus Exige 2011 Scura with a excite conceive. This car is provided with complex technological change, fuel efficiency and style. This lively and efficient car is invent with various benefit such as available control that guarantee optimum engine work, available traction control at each wheel so the driver can track the terrain surface conditions, the moist handle two-way characteristics of the engine. This car is being produced with the aim to become an environmentally friendly car with fuel discharge reduction of only about 199 g of CO2 each a distance of 100 km with 8.5 liters of fuel.

Lotus began to hand out in several countries in Asia and Europe. Excellent performance is exhibit with supercharged engine Toyota 1.8 liter four-cylinder that produces 17 horsepower. This car has suffer a test drive at a speed of up to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. It is very charming with superior speed. You can bring home the car with estimated price of $ 76,120 or approximately £ 45,950 and € 40,332.

Lotus comes with a new model, Lotus Exige 2011 Scura with a excite conceive. This car is provided with complex technological change, fuel efficiency and style. This lively and efficient car is invent with various benefit such as available control that guarantee optimum engine work, available traction control at each wheel so the driver can track the terrain surface conditions, the moist handle two-way characteristics of the engine. This car is being produced with the aim to become an environmentally friendly car with fuel discharge reduction of only about 199 g of CO2 each a distance of 100 km with 8.5 liters of fuel.

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2013 : Lotus City Car Shown at Paris Motor Show

Just as the Aston Martin who jumped into the city car, Lotus premium brands also have confirmed their city car shown at Paris Motor Show ago, will go on sale in 2013. Lotus City Car will be a hybrid car with a 1.2L 3-cylinder engine combined with electric engine. Lotus plans to make 3 versions namely one for the Asian market, a market for Europe and another for a sport.

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