Lotus Exige R-GT (2012)

 

  

CARBARN | Lotus Exige R-GT (2012) | Hiding behind the shadows of bigger and better 2012 Lotus Exige S Coupe at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor is brand new Lotus Exige R-GT. This new racer marks the return of the brand in the world rally, 30 years after winning the World Rally Championship in the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. The Exige R-GT will participate in the newly formed FIA GT category of FIA Rally Championship on asphalt in Monte Carlo, Corsica and San Remo. The Exige R-GT will also pack in ballast to meet the  equirements of the FIA 1200 kg (2645 lbs).

 
  

 certainly the same thing, we want to compete and ultimately we want to win our new rally car, the Exige R-GT is a dream come true for those who are passionate about GT racing - it's their car, " said Group Lotus' Director of Motorsport Claudio Berro.

 

Lotus Exige S Roadster (2013)

 

  

CARBARN | Lotus Exige S Roadster (2013) | The exterior of the Lotus Exige Roadster S is identical to the coupe, which means that there is a new front splitter, which eliminates the broken lines found on the previous model and the newly designed headlights. The rear spoiler was also dropped off to make room for storing the factory fitted roof hood when the driver is enjoying his Sunday breeze. For the interior, Lotus offers customers the chance to opt for an improved interior comfort teddy or go for a more stripped down, the optional sports. The Lotus Exige S Roadster is powered by the engine found in the coupe: a supercharged 3.5 V6 engine with race-derived technology that delivers a total of 345 HP.

The sports car also comes with two different suspension settings: a standard suspension for a riding experience suited for active public roads and an optional parameter in the Race Pack for maximum performance, developed for track use. The roadster version accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and 100 mph in 8.5 seconds.

This list includes models like the Nissan 370Z Roadster. It is powered by a 332 HP 3.7-liter DOHC V6 combined with a choice of 6 speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Lotus Evora GTE (2012)

 

CARBARN | Lotus Evora GTE (2012) | Produce more than 444 PS 3.5l V6 engine in the Lotus Evora, the EWG is, quite simply, the road car the most powerful ever built Lotus. Yet unlike its roots extreme, the car Lotus Evora GTE route also offers a comfortable and refined element to its high-performance driving characteristics. Group Lotus can now announce that the production will be expanded on the car Lotus Evora GTE way to meet demand and reach other markets.

Carbon fiber was used for all body modifications, including bumpers front and rear, rear spoiler and doors. In addition to striking out, this is a superb, modern racing themed interior that provides occupants with both the thrill of racing car without compromising comfort. Leather and carbon fiber dominate the cabin and lightweight carbon fiber Recaro seats Cosset both the passenger and the driver gives a sense of security and comfort that this means that any driver of the Lotus Evora GTE can really go the distance as they take command of this extraordinary car. Commenting on the car Lotus Evora GTE road, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said.

Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012)

 

  

CARBARN | Lotus Elise Club Racer (2012) | The exterior of the race Lotus Elise is almost identical to that of the standard model, because the main focus of the company to reduce vehicle weight to total vacuum. This was accomplished by adding lighter seats, a light battery, and stripping the car's soundproofing. A first in a model Elise is a sports mode for DPM (Dynamic Performance Management), sports suspension and a sway bar adjustment.

As with the standard model, the Elise Club Racer is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 134HP at 6,800 rpm and 160 Nm 118 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. In Europe, the model is priced at € 34,450, or about $ 46.500 at current exchange rates, making it the cheapest available Elise.  The Lotus Elise takes models like the Audi TTS and the BMW Z4.

The result is an output of 335 HP at 5900 RPM and maximum torque of 332 lb.-ft. from 1500 to 4500 RPM RPM. The sprint from 0 to 60 MPH is done in just 4.7 seconds, while the vehicle's maximum speed is limited to 155 MPH.

Lotus City Car (2014)

 

  

CARBARN | Lotus City Car (2014) | Lotus is in high gear, Attempting to fill in every gap of Their "five year, five model" plan. So much so, in fact, that They are even stepping away from Their sports car roots and developing a city car to rival the new Aston Martin Cygnet.  The move to develop a city car That stems from the fact Lotus did not feel confident going against the Mini, BMW, and Audi in the small car segment.

Our car Will be an EV or range extended EV and Will offer performances of no other small car.The future city car Lotus Will be Offered as a first Proton, but Will be easily adapted to a Lotus platform the time comes. The Lotus version Will be more expensive than the Proton, a Lotus Says Move That Will be justified in the additions to the car. The Lotus City Car Will be a production version of the Ethos concept unveiled at the Paris Auto Show.
 

 

Lotus Exige S (2012)

 

  

CARBARN | Lotus Exige S (2012) | Lotus has Pulled the 3.5-liter, supercharged V6 from the Evora S and slotted it into the back of the Exige S to create a 2.380-pound, 346-horsepower track SLED designed and engineered to be, in the words of CEO Dany Bahar, "The ultimate Lotus experience."

Although the 200-plus pound increase of weight is not something of Lotus founder Colin Chapman Could get behind, the performance Should Be more than enough to make-even hardened Lotus aficionados temporarily forget the "add lightness" Edict.

Specially-developed Pirelli P-Zero Corsas are fitted at all four corners, while the Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) system allows drivers to switch the between Touring, Sport and DPM Off traction control modes.  Two interior packages Premium and Premium Sport - will be Offered Pls the Exige S goes on sale next year, but Lotus is not giving out the performance figures just yet. 

Lotus Esprit (2012)

  

CARBARN | Lotus Esprit (2012) | The Esprit nameplate will return to an all-new Lotus vehicle that will be based on a wider, longer version of the Evora’s architecture.

Taking clear styling cues from both the Evora and the the Elise/Exige, the new Esprit brings plenty of exotic flair to the premium sports car segment. Its steeply raked windscreen and sharp, aggressive nose leave little doubt as to the Esprit’s racy intentions.  The upcoming Esprit, like the last iteration of its predecessor, is slated to use a mid-mounted V-8 engine.

Meanwhile, the Elise, Exige, and Evora would continue to be sold alongside the Esprit the Evora will even get a convertible variant that is slated to make its debut slightly ahead of its bigger brother.

Lotus Evora S

CARBARN | Lotus Evora S | the car a more sporty and more challenging now comes back, of course, with new variants and llebih also in demand by serious automotive enthusiasts, want to know the following report This is a The Evora S new car that has a Lotus output  is a mid-engine, 4-seat, sport-luxury coupe. The engine is a 276-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 .

 A 6-speed automatic with steering-wheel paddle shifters is due later in the model year, there are cross-drilled brakes for improved coolin . The Evora S has been improved with a completely new active exhaust which means that at the push of a button the car sounds just as dramatic as it feels.In addition to the Evora S, Lotus also presents the IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option. This inception of the seven-time-award-winning (who’s counting? We are!) Evora sees an automatic 6-speed gearbox with Lotus developed transmission control with a 3.5 l V6 engine delivering 280 PS assuring a superior automatic driving experience.

Lotus Evora S

CARBARN | Lotus Evora S | the car a more sporty and more challenging now comes back, of course, with new variants and llebih also in demand by serious automotive enthusiasts, want to know the following report This is a The Evora S new car that has a Lotus output  is a mid-engine, 4-seat, sport-luxury coupe. The engine is a 276-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 .

 A 6-speed automatic with steering-wheel paddle shifters is due later in the model year, there are cross-drilled brakes for improved coolin . The Evora S has been improved with a completely new active exhaust which means that at the push of a button the car sounds just as dramatic as it feels.In addition to the Evora S, Lotus also presents the IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option. This inception of the seven-time-award-winning (who’s counting? We are!) Evora sees an automatic 6-speed gearbox with Lotus developed transmission control with a 3.5 l V6 engine delivering 280 PS assuring a superior automatic driving experience.