2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster Blue Black COLOR

2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster - Front Angle

Reaching 100 kph from standing in a neck-snapping 4 seconds (0 – 60 mph in 3.8 seconds) and 0-160 kph (0-100 mph) in 8.5 seconds this little roadster packs a punch both on and off the track. The top speed for the Exige S Roadster is 233 kph (145 mph) and it produces just 236 g of CO2 per km.

Lotus Exige S Roadster 2012 - Side

2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster - Front Side

The Roadster comes with a six-speed manual gearbox, but will also be available with Lotus’ Serial Precision Shift (SPS), a paddle-operated automated manual transmission, which makes life more relaxed in the city and more F1-like when it’s let off the leash.

2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster - Front Top

The car comes with two different suspension settings. There’s the standard setting for an active driving experience suited to public roads; and an optional setting as part of the Race Pack for maximum performance, developed for track use. The launch control system can be activated when the car is in Race mode.

The car has been developed for the main markets such as Europe and Asia. The Exige S Roadster will not be available to the U.S market.

2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster - Rear

2012 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid

2012 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Front Angle

The range extended electric drive of the Evora 414E Hybrid consists of two electric motors driving each of the rear wheels independently via single speed geartrain, integrated into a common transmission housing, thus enabling torque vectoring for stability control of the vehicle. Electrical power is stored in a lithium polymer battery pack which is optimised for energy density, efficiency and high power demand and mounted in the centre of the vehicle for stability and safety. Additional range is provided by the Lotus Range Extender engine, an optimised 1.2 litre, three- cylinder engine, designed specifically for series hybrid vehicles. The drivetrain is designed to combine astonishing performance with efficient, low emissions driving.

2012 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Engine Compartment

Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid 2012 - Front Side

2012 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Rear Angle Top

Driver involvement is enhanced by the incorporation of HALOsonic Internal and External Electronic Sound Synthesis technologies from Lotus and HARMAN, which provide sound contouring within the cabin and improve pedestrian safety outside the vehicle. Integrated with the HALOsonic technology, the Evora 414E Hybrid also showcases a brand new technology from Lotus Engineering, a sports mode that simulates a 7 speed, paddle shift transmission that combines exceptional driver involvement for a hybrid sports car and optimised energy recuperation.

2012 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid - Rear Side

2012 Lotus Evora GTE White COLOR

2012 Lotus Evora GTE - Front Angle

Initially created as a special limited edition for the Asian market and is designed to celebrate the successful entry into new global motorsport Lotus GTE category, hand built road car Evora GTE has all the attributes you would expect from endurance racers including sequential AMT (automated manual transmission) gearbox and lightweight racing and forged alloy rims with center lock hubs shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires.

Lotus Evora GTE 2012 - Front Side

2012 Lotus Evora GTE - Side

2012 Lotus Evora GTE - Rear Angle

2012 Lotus Evora GTE - Rear

2012 Lotus Exige S - White Color

2012 Lotus Exige S - Front Angle

Alongside the staggering power to weight ratio, the Lotus Exige S has a completely new exterior and interior look and feel. The dramatic styling overhaul sees a completely new look for the Exige including a new front splitter and rear spoiler giving it a strong and aerodynamic profile. The Lotus Exige S features high performance bespoke tyre package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres as standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the driver to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.

2012 Lotus Exige S - Front Top

Lotus Exige S 2012 - Side

2012 Lotus Exige S - Rear Angle

2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept

2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept - Side

The Lotus Evora GTE is a race car developed with a single-minded aim to be successful in the new global motorsport GTE category, which includes the world famous Le Mans 24 Hours. To celebrate this ground breaking car, Lotus has built the race-inspired Evora GTE Road Car Concept. This high-strung Evora elicits over 420 bhp from its race-developed engine, fed through a sequential AMT racing gearbox and put to the pavement through ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels with center-lock hubs shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires.
The Evora GTE Road Car Concept isn’t merely a paint scheme or homage to a race car – this is a serious race car that makes for a very serious road car.

Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept 2011 - Front Top

2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept - Rear Top

2011 Lotus Evora GTE Road Car Concept - Rear Angle

2011 Lotus Exige S260 Final Edition

2011 Lotus Exige S260 Final Edition - Rear Angle Top

Best Cars | Lotus has also created the Exige S260 Final Edition exclusively for North America. With a supercharged and intercooled 257bhp engine and a high level of standard equipment, this one of two “Final” Exige models is available in the full array of Lotus exterior colors. Only 30 Exige S260 Final Editions will be built for the North American market, virtually insuring this Exige becomes instantly collectible. The Exige S260 Final Edition will have a base price of just $67,500 ($78,100 CAD) including all of the following highlighted features (certain exterior colors available at an additional cost):
SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• 257bhp supercharged and intercooled 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
• Full Lotus exterior color range available (Standard & Metallic paints at no extra cost, Lifestyle & Limited paints at an extra cost)
• Three-element rear diffuser with black anodized finish
• Body-colored rear wing, front splitter, side scoops and roof scoop
• Double shear track control arm brace
• Black leather perforated steering wheel
• Polished aluminium gear knob and handbrake sleeve
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• Air conditioning
• Audio system with radio, single CD and MP3 player with four speakers
• Remote activated central locking and alarm system with engine imobiliser
• Engine start push button
• Yokohama A048 high-performance tires
• Black Y-type 5-spoke forged alloy wheels
• Limited slip differential (LSD)

UPGRADE OPTIONS INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE
Sport Pack:

• Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)
• BS4 T45 steel roll-over hoop and struts
• Adjustable front anti-roll bar
• ProBaxTM sport seats
Touring Pack:
• Padded leather door panels
• Padded leather door inserts
• Leather trimmed center console
• Black perforated leather handbrake lever gaiter
• Black carpet floor mats with embroidered Exige logo
• Noise insulation material
• iPod® stereo connectivity
• Extruded aluminium storage tray and machined billet aluminium cup holder
Track Pack:
• Track suspension with adjustable dampers and adjustable ride height

2011 Lotus Exige Matte Black Final Edition

2011 Lotus Exige Matte Black Final Edition

To mark the end of an era of Lotus Exige production, Lotus has created the Exige Matte Black Final Edition exclusively for North America. With a supercharged and intercooled 257bhp engine, exclusive matte black paint finish, black Alacantara sport seats and a high level of standard equipment, this one of two “Final” Exige models makes a stealthy and aggressive statement. Only 25 Exige Matte Black Final Editions will be built for the North American market, virtually insuring this Exige becomes instantly collectible. The Exige Matte Black Final Edition will be shown for the first time in North America within the Lotus exhibit on Peter Hay Hill in Pebble Beach Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21 and will have a base price of just $69,900 ($80,800 CAD) including all of the following highlighted features:
SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• 257bhp supercharged and intercooled 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
• Exclusive Matte Black paint finish
• Three-element rear diffuser with black anodized finish
• Body-colored rear wing, front splitter, side scoops and roof scoop
• Double shear track control arm brace
• Black leather perforated steering wheel
• Polished aluminium gear knob and handbrake sleeve
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• Air conditioning
• Audio system with radio, single CD and MP3 player with four speakers
• Remote activated central locking and alarm system with engine imobiliser
• Engine start push button
• Yokohama A048 high-performance tires
• Black 5-spoke ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels
• Limited slip differential (LSD)

UPGRADE OPTIONS INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE
Sport Pack:

• Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)
• BS4 T45 steel roll-over hoop and struts
• Adjustable front anti-roll bar
• ProBaxTM sport seats with black Alcantara trim

Touring Pack:

• Alcantara door panels
• Alcantara door inserts
• Alcantara trimmed center console
• Black Alcantara handbrake lever gaiter
• Black carpet floor mats with embroidered Exige logo
• Noise insulation material
• iPod® stereo connectivity
• Extruded aluminium storage tray and machined billet aluminium cup holder

Track Pack:

• Track suspension with adjustable dampers and adjustable ride height

2011 Lotus Elise SC Final Edition

2011 Lotus Elise SC Final Edition

To mark the end of an era of Lotus Elise production, Lotus has created the Elise SC Final Edition exclusively for North America. With a supercharged 218bhp engine, exclusive matte black paint detailing on the rear transom panel, roll hoop cover, hardtop and door mirror housings and an unprecedented level of standard equipment, this “Final” Elise makes a striking statement. Only 15 Elise SC Final Editions will be built for the North American market, virtually insuring this Elise becomes instantly collectible. The Elise SC Final Edition will be available in Ardent Red, Aspen White, Carbon Grey and Chrome Orange at a base price of just $57,500 ($66,500 CAD) including all of the following highlighted features:
SPECIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

• Rear diffuser with black anodized finish
• Black leather perforated steering wheel
• Polished aluminium gear knob and handbrake sleeve
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• Air conditioning
• Audio system with radio, single CD and MP3 player with four speakers
• Remote activated central locking and alarm system with engine imobiliser
• Engine start push button
• Extruded aluminium storage tray and machined billet aluminium cup holder
• Yokohama A048 high-performance tires
• Black 14-spoke forged alloy wheels
• Black ProBaxTM sport seats with Alcantara trim
• Sport suspension, springs and dampers

UPGRADE OPTIONS INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE
Touring Pack:

• Padded leather door panels
• Perforated leather door inserts
• Leather trimmed center console
• Black perforated leather handbrake lever gaiter
• Black carpet floor mats with embroidered Elise logo
• Noise insulation material
• iPod® stereo connectivity
• Matte black painted hardtop
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• Lotus Traction Control System (TCS)

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