2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS Pictures and Review

2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS Pictures

Not continued afterwards Lotus accidentally leaked its affairs to bare two new Evoras at this year's Paris Motor Show, we now accept the abounding capacity weeks afore the activating duo accomplish their accessible debut. The Evora S and IPS (which stands for "Intelligent Precision Shift" or "automatic transmission" in layman's terms) will accurately ample out the Evora range, and we're aching to get our easily on the former.

For the Evora S, Lotus has tweaked the Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 to aftermath 345 application and 295 pound-feet of torque – assets of 69 hp and 37 lb-ft over the accepted car. The run from 0-60 happens in aloof 4.8 abnormal and top acceleration has been aloft to 172 afar per hour. What's more, the Evora S comes accepted with a action button that allows the disciplinarian to ascendancy the burke acknowledgment and actuate an bankrupt bypass valve. On top of that, acute the abracadabra about-face increases the rev limiter and changes the adherence ascendancy settings, and we brainstorm that the end aftereffect is added than pulse-quickening.

On the tamer ancillary of things, Lotus is additionally alms the Evora IPS with its new six-speed automated transmission, featuring both absolutely automated and chiral about-face modes. The two-pedal Evora uses paddle shifters to ascendancy accessory selection, and buttons are housed on the centermost animate to about-face amid the accepted PRND drive modes. Power has not been afflicted for the Evora IPS, and thankfully, Lotus has managed to advance a slushbox that doesn't add any weight to the Evora. Afterwards all, animation is key.

We ahead a abounding bulk of high-resolution photos to be appear afterpiece to the official Paris appearance debut, but for now, annal through the baby arcade beneath and chase the jump to apprehend the official absolution from Lotus.

2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS Pictures and Review

2011 Lotus Evora S and Evora IPS Pictures

Not continued afterwards Lotus accidentally leaked its affairs to bare two new Evoras at this year's Paris Motor Show, we now accept the abounding capacity weeks afore the activating duo accomplish their accessible debut. The Evora S and IPS (which stands for "Intelligent Precision Shift" or "automatic transmission" in layman's terms) will accurately ample out the Evora range, and we're aching to get our easily on the former.

For the Evora S, Lotus has tweaked the Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 to aftermath 345 application and 295 pound-feet of torque – assets of 69 hp and 37 lb-ft over the accepted car. The run from 0-60 happens in aloof 4.8 abnormal and top acceleration has been aloft to 172 afar per hour. What's more, the Evora S comes accepted with a action button that allows the disciplinarian to ascendancy the burke acknowledgment and actuate an bankrupt bypass valve. On top of that, acute the abracadabra about-face increases the rev limiter and changes the adherence ascendancy settings, and we brainstorm that the end aftereffect is added than pulse-quickening.

On the tamer ancillary of things, Lotus is additionally alms the Evora IPS with its new six-speed automated transmission, featuring both absolutely automated and chiral about-face modes. The two-pedal Evora uses paddle shifters to ascendancy accessory selection, and buttons are housed on the centermost animate to about-face amid the accepted PRND drive modes. Power has not been afflicted for the Evora IPS, and thankfully, Lotus has managed to advance a slushbox that doesn't add any weight to the Evora. Afterwards all, animation is key.

We ahead a abounding bulk of high-resolution photos to be appear afterpiece to the official Paris appearance debut, but for now, annal through the baby arcade beneath and chase the jump to apprehend the official absolution from Lotus.

Lotus Exige

MSRP: $59,890 - $59,890
Fiorano, but for barely a quarter of the price.

The name Lotus has also had a certain cachet among automotive aficionados, and last year’s introduction of the Elise roadster put the British brand within reach of a broad audience of American sports car fans. For 2007, Lotus is adding this new fastback. At $56,990, it’ll set you back another $8000, but with its new, supercharged engine, stiffer suspension, and high-performance aerodynamics, the Exige S is likely to gain even more traction for Lotus in a market it long has coveted.

TheCarConnection.com jumped at the opportunity to test out the mid-engine sports car a few weeks back, spending a day driving it along the open roads of Nevada, as well as an afternoon on the demanding, South Road Course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 Lotus Elise.

and svelte-looking Elise roadster has previously been sold throughout Europe, it debuts on American shores for 2005 and replaces the long-running Esprit in Lotus' U.S. line. A fuel-efficient 190-horsepower Toyota 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission and promises 0-60 mph times at around five seconds. The vehicle's bonded and extruded all-aluminum lightweight chassis is said to afford exceptional structural rigidity, which in turn translates into improved ride and handling characteristics. Anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, and a CD player are among its standard features. An optional Touring Pack includes a leather-trimmed interior, while a Sports Pack features an upgraded suspension with performance wheels and tires (16 inches in the front and 17 at the rear). A hard top is offered for when the weather turns nasty.

2005 Lotus Elise by Marty Padgett (4/26/2004)
It's all or nothing for the sprite-sized successor to the Esprit and Elan.

Lotus Exige Sport 240

LOTUS Exige Sport 240 has a driver-adjustable stand-alone traction control system similar to those used in F1 racing cars. LOTUS Exige Sport 240 also equipped with a 1.8 liter supercharged intercooled four-cylinder engine that produces 240 hp and 230 Nm of torque.

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Lotus Hot Wheels Concept Car

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Hot Wheels® approached Lotus and other world leaders in the automotive industry with the challenge for each company to produce a vehicle that embodies its own engineering philosophy and brand. The result from Lotus is a stunning open-top two seat sports car concept.

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Lotus 2-Eleven

Geneva, Switzerland, Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars Ltd, today unveiled the new Lotus 2-Eleven. Launched at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show, the Lotus 2-Eleven is aimed at the true track day enthusiast, taking Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘Performance Through Lightweight’ to its most extreme level yet.

Designed with the most serious of track day enthusiasts in mind, the Lotus 2-Eleven offers race car levels of performance coupled with legendary Lotus Ride and Handling to deliver a truly outstanding track day car.

Said Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer for Group Lotus plc: “The Lotus 2-Eleven takes our core brand values to the extreme. Production of the Lotus 2-Eleven is scheduled to commence in April 2007 at the awardwinning and world-class Lotus manufacturing facility at Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, UK. The 2-Eleven build will be completed in dedicated Lotus Sport workshops and each vehicle will be given a Lotus Sport build plate. The Launch Edition is available in two versions - Road Going Version (UK Single Vehicle Approval) fitted with front and rear lights, exhaust catalyst, single plane rear wing and other items to achieve compliance with UK road legal requirements and Track Only Version with an enhanced aerodynamics package including high downforce single plane carbon fibre rear wing, high downforce front splitter, brake lights and rear indicators and FIA approved driver’s race seat.

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