Lotus has recently thrilled fans by revealing plans to dramatically expand its range of sports cars.
British company portfolio currently consists of four models. Elise and more angry, stripped of the alter ego Exige, and Evora track day special is called 2-Eleven
, however, is in the course of three models to revive the name of Lotus past to a stunning all-new form, Esprit, Elan and the Elite. These will be joined by the car bears the model name of a brand new company, Eterna, and finally in 2015 it will be a brand new Elise.
All of these "future car" feature on the company website, but the last rumor that they are not only novel developments in the pipeline.
six companies of the new model might be shocking for fans of all brand known primarily for light weight, good handling sports car. Rumors are that the Lotus is also developing a mold-breaking city car in a joint project with the parent company Proton.
First, the new range to hit the road will be revived Esprit, due in 2013. According to the company, it will be the "ultimate Lotus", a mid-engine two-seater designed to mix it with a new elite of supercars such as Ferrari 458 Italia and the new McLaren MP4-12C, and the storming Audi R8 V10.
will come from all new turbo V8 engine developed in-house Lotus, with the possibility of improved tie-up with Toyota leading the V10 is equipped with range-top dio.Kasnije, entry-level model may be offered the possibility of the Evora V6 engine.
The next roll out a design study will be Esprit's "little brother" everyday sports car to rival Porsche 911 and Aston Martin Vantage. Lotus Elan expects that their most popular model. Powered by supercharged 4.0-liter V6 develops from devices used in the latest Evora, extensive use of aluminum to keep weight down the car and '2 +2' seating will be a possibility.
the following year, the company will run the Elite, front engine, four-seater GT car to the FF Ferrari and Aston Martin Virage. With the style of Ferrari California folding hard-top roof, using the same 5.0-liter V8 as the Esprit shows that can be revoked and they undercut rivals on price significantly.
is the core of the Lotus Elise that range from the mid-1990s, but 2015 will announce all new dizajn.Novi car will feature a more luxurious interior, which will be easier to live with every day and be powered by 2.0-liter Toyota engine up rated by Lotus engineers. However, prices will remain similar to those for the current car.
is the core of the Lotus Elise that range from the mid-1990s, but 2015 will announce all new dizajn.Novi car will feature a more luxurious interior, which will be easier to live with every day and be powered by 2.0-liter Toyota engine up rated by Lotus engineers. However, prices will remain similar to those for the current car.
...So far, so Lotus. But it is the company's next step will be to see that break away from traditional thinking. In 2015, Lotus plans to launch the Eterna, a four-door luxury flagship model for the match Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and Maserati Quattroporte. Four doors are super take off in popularity as an auto-makers around the Far East flavor to large sporting models, and it is this trend that inspired this whole new concept for the company.
...The sign of sporty design cues, the new supermini will be available as a complete, all-electric version or a hybrid use of Lotus's 1.2-liter "range" gasoline engines offer a potential 100 mpg fuel economy.
a promising 35-mile range on electricity only, and 200 miles, if the engine range is employed, car use - and Aston Martin - will lower the company's programs through its newly expanded range of vehicles to comply with the latest European regulations Union.
All new Lotus sports cars have a very angular, Lamborghini Reventon-style corporate entity, and will also be equipped with the latest in engine technology such as hybrid, semi-automatic gearboxes and KERS F1-style system for delivery of a temporary power boost on command. Various booster engine tuning options are likely to be available, marketed as "S" models.
of this dramatic plans are certainly ambitious for such a small company and whether they had ever come to fruition remains to be seen. But if you're on the look out for something fresh in the world of supercars, keep watch for Lotus!
