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Lotus unveils all new SIX car lineup at paris auto show Some pretty cool cars, although i think they forgot about "simplify, then add lightness" Colin Chapman must be spinning in his grave. I also suppose its easier to design 5 new cars when the all look more or less the same. http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car..._show-car_news 2014 LOTUS ELAN - 2900-pound, rear-wheel-drive coupe - 4.0-liter Toyota-sourced V-6 that spins to 7800 rpm and uses forced induction—no word on what type—to produce 444 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque. http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg 2015 LOTUS ELISE - 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder engine riding behind the cabin. As with all current Lotus cars, Toyota supplies this engine. - with force-feeding—Lotus doesn’t specify whether that’s turbo- or supercharging—the expectation here is for 316 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. - A six-speed manual is standard, while the optional gearbox is a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual - curb weight of just 2414 pounds, - Lotus projects a 0-to-62-mph time of 4.3 seconds, and top speed is projected at just under 170 mph http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg 2014 LOTUS ELITE - 5.0-liter V-8 is based on the mill in the Lexus IS F, but it has been reworked and force-fed—although whether that means turbo- or supercharged remains to be seen—with swagger-friendly results: 542 hp at 8000 rpm in the standard car, 612 at 8000 in the R-Spec trim. - Both will come only with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg 2014 LOTUS ESPRIT -3197 pounds - 5.0-liter V-8 sourced from the Lexus IS F, and then turbocharged. Lotus must have done a bit more than just slap on the turbo, as the engine spins up to 8500 rpm (the IS F’s unit redlines at 6800). The company claims output of 612 hp and a stout 531 lb-ft of torque. The car drives the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg 2015 LOTUS ETERNE - turbo- or supercharged (Lotus isn’t clear which) 5.0-liter V-8 rated for 612 hp and 531 lb-ft of torque, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual. - Although Lotus plans to make extensive use of lightweight materials—carbon fiber and lots of aluminum [aluminium, please—Ed.], including the forged control arms—the basic rear-drive Eterne is still expected to weigh in at just under two tons http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezfl...cd_gallery.jpg |
They may all look the same but it's a good look |
they all pretty much look the same lol. |
same shit different pile |
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lol sigh.... |
Specs of the Elise and others still look good. They're offering dual clutch too, I guess that's just progress. |
i guess there not that heavy, and dual clutch autos are the new thing. At least the new elise is pretty awesome especially since its the only one i could ever hope to afford. |
imo the Elite looks the best out of the bunch |
next think you know.. they make a SUV. *cough* |
Taking a quick glance through these pics, they look like a catalogue of honda concepts of the the nsx and s2000. Nice cars nonetheless; I would rock any of them. |
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ESPRIT IS BACK!!!!! |
You forgot one new Lotus model Lotus City Car Concept http://images.thecarconnection.com/l...00324633_l.jpg Quote:
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love the new elise kinda disappointed in the autos though; always loved how recent lotus' made people drive manual with their sports cars |
twin clutch technology is not as fun as 5 speed :( |
Sweet. Like them all. Especially the new Esprit and Elise. Hopefully the Elise will be somewhat affordable. |
elise kinda looks like it needs bigger headlights..... esprit looks sexy. nice to know they are making moar cars now. |
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I like the look. It sure as hell is different from the current Lotus design, but at least when they redesign, they do a good job of it. |
Sweet, I have 5 years to save up for the Elise. |
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I think they look dope, especially the Elan. At the same time, does anyone else feel like there are too many of them to choose from? lol http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....nparislive.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog....nparislive.jpg More on autoblog: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/30/l...oncept-debuts/ |
my vote goes to the espirt |
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