New Lotus Elite
Author
Discussion

Carfolio

Original Poster:

1,124 posts

202 months

Monday 20th September 2010
quotequote all
Sounds tasty - 5 litre V8, 315 km/h top speed.



Elite Specification*

Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive

Dimensions:

Length: 4.60m
Width: 1.90m
Height: 1.32m



Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional

Hybrid technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric
motors and KERS

Cylinder: V8
Capacity: 5.0 litre
Power/Torque: 620 PS / 720 Nm
Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
0-100 km/h: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
Top speed: 315 km/h
CO₂ approx (CO₂/km): 215 g/km**
Weight: 1,650 kg
Seats: 2+2
Transmission: Full Hybrid transmission
Drive: RWD
Start of production: Early 2014
Enters the market: Spring 2014
Price indication: Circa £115,000



  • Whilst the vehicle shown in this release is a Production Intent Prototype, it represents a concept vehicle being designed and developed by Lotus Cars. Lotus Cars reserves the right to change the external and internal design of the Production Intent Prototypes, the specification, performance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, powertrain details and any other product information at anytime and without notice for any reason whatsoever.


Details of performance, weight, fuel consumption and other production information relating to the Production Intent Prototypes are not official or proven figures and represent the intended performance, weight, fuel consumption and other product information of the Production Intent Prototypes .



The design, specification and performance figures for all Production Intent Prototypes will be confirmed following official testing and will be available from Lotus Cars.



The price quoted includes VAT at 17.5%.



**Using optional hybrid

Edit: More pics




Edited by Carfolio on Monday 20th September 10:04