2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition

The 2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition is coupled with a full hybrid transmission with integrated electric motors, not like the other new models. The car is also fitted with KERS.The 2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition price has been set at 115,000 GBP for when the new model goes on sale in 2014.

It’s compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It’s not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with 2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition core values, it’s a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typica

The new 2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition weighs a hefty 1,650kg, will be driven via the rear-wheels and is expected to come in both petrol and hybrid power plants. 2014 Lotus Elite Black Edition will make use of a “Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors” to deliver power from the V8.

 * Layout 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive
 * Engine Petrol, hybrid optional
 * Hybrid technology Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
 * Cylinder V8
 * Capacity 5.0 litre
 * Power/Torque 465 kW / 720 Nm
 * Rev limit 8,500 rpm
 * 0-100 km/h 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 ($189,00