Lotus Elan

Lotus Elan is the name of two convertible cars and one anchored arch coup� produced by Lotus Cars. The aboriginal Type 26, 26R Antagonism adaptation (of the S1 Elan), 36R Antagonism adaptation (of the S2 Elan), 36 Anchored Arch Coupe, 45 Drop Arch Coupe, and the "Type 50" +2 Coupe, about 1962 to 1975, are frequently accepted as the '60s Elans. The Type M100 from 1989 to 1995, is additionally frequently accepted as the 1990s Elan.The aboriginal Elan was alien in 1962 as a roadster, although an alternative auto was offered in 1963 and a coup� adaptation in 1965. The two bench Lotus Elan replaced the elegant, but capricious and big-ticket to aftermath Lotus Elite. It was the aboriginal Lotus alley car to use the now acclaimed animate courage sub anatomy with a fibreglass body. At 1,500 lb (680 kg), the Elan embodied the Colin Chapman minimum weight architecture philosophy. Initial versions of the Elan were additionally accessible as a kit to be accumulated by the customer. The Elan was technologically avant-garde with a twin-cam 1558 cc engine, 4-wheel disc brakes, and 4-wheel absolute suspension. The Lotus-Ford Twin Cam agent was based on Ford's Pre-Cross-flow 4 butt 1500 cc engine, with a Lotus-inspired Cosworth admixture twin-cam head. This Lotus-Ford 4-cylinder agent would go on to be acclimated in a cardinal of Lotus assembly and antagonism models.

Lotus Elite

On September 20, 2010 Lotus apparent photos of an Elite abstraction that was about appear at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The agent is accepted to go into assembly in 2014 and will amount in balance of �100,000.2014 Elite at the 2010 Paris Motor ShowThe ability alternation will be a mid-front army V8 engine, called to administer weight analogously to all four wheels. This ability alternation will optionally use a KERS amalgam system, a active activity accretion arrangement that feeds electricity generated by braking to motors in the transmission. The car will affection a 5.0-litre V8 sourced from Lexus, carrying over 600 hp. The 0�100 km/h time is appear to be as low as 3.5 seconds, with a top acceleration of 315 km/h.The agent additionally appearance a GT anatomy with a 2+2 basement configuration.

Lotus Evora

The Lotus Evora is a sports car produced by British car architect Lotus. The car, which was developed beneath the activity name Activity Eagle, was launched as the Evora on 22 July 2008 at the British International Motor Show.The Lotus Evora is based on the aboriginal all-new agent belvedere from Lotus Cars back the addition of the Lotus Elise in 1995 (the Exige, alien in 2000, and the 2006 Europa S are both derivatives of the Elise). The Evora is the aboriginal agent of three cartage to be congenital on the aforementioned platform; the actual two cartage will be on auction by 2011.The Evora is the aboriginal artefact of a bristles year plan started in 2006 to aggrandize the Lotus band of cars. As such it is a beyond car than contempo Lotus models Elise and its derivatives (Exige, Europa S, etc.), with an estimated barrier weight of 1,350 kg (3,000 lb). It is currently the alone Lotus archetypal with a 2+2 configuration, although it has been appear that it will additionally be offered in a two-seater configuration, referred to as the "Plus Zero" option.[1] It is additionally the alone 2+2 mid engined coup� on sale. The autogenous is beyond to acquiesce taller bodies to fit, such as Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley, and two 99th percentile (6'5") American males.The cooled cossack abaft the agent is ample abundant to fit a set of golf clubs, although Lotus Design Head Russell Carr denies that this was intentional.Lotus intends the Evora to attempt with altered bazaar sectors including the Porsche Cayman.

Lotus Exige

The Lotus Exige is a two-door, two-seat sports car fabricated by Lotus Cars. It is about a coup� adaptation of the Lotus Elise, a mid-engined auto in assembly back 1996.The aboriginal Exige was launched in 2000 and had a 1.8 L Rover K Series agent in VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) tune. It produced 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS) in accepted anatomy and 192 bhp (143 kW; 195 PS) in the "track spec" version.In 2004, the Series 2 Exige was introduced. It appearance a 1.8 L 16-valve DOHC Toyota/Yamaha agent that produces 190 bhp (142 kW; 193 PS) with the Toyota agent appellation of 2ZZ-GE.[1] Compared to the Series 2 Elise, it has a advanced splitter, fibreglass auto roof with roof scoop, rear agent cover, and rear spoiler. The sole purpose of these aerodynamic additions to the abject Elise is to actualize added downforce (almost 100 lb (45 kg) of downforce at 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Exige against 13 lb (5.9 kg) at 100 mph (160 km/h) in the Elise).In February 2005, Lotus appear a bound assembly run of 50 Exiges, application the Toyota agent with a supercharger, that increases the ability achievement to 243 bhp (181 kW; 246 PS). These cartage were alone accessible in chicken or black, apery the colours of Lotus Sport, and are badged 240R. They accept a projected 0-60 mph (0�100 km/h) time of 3.9 abnormal and 0-100 mph (0�160 km/h) of 9.9 seconds, with a top acceleration of 155 mph (249 km/h) at a amount of �44,000.00 (approximately $72,500.00 or �51,000.00).The North American Exige was apparent at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. In February 2006, Lotus appear the Exige S archetypal which acclimated a supercharged Toyota agent bearing 220 bhp (164 kW; 223 PS).[2] The S was additionally fabricated accessible in North American markets as a 2007 model.

Lotus Elise

The 2011 Lotus Elise has elevated the bar of excellence and acceptable of show with its distinctive features that are regular of an industry-leading mid-engine sports car. Aggroup Lotus has carried on with the practice of producing a lightweight caretaker car which has been its trademark since introducing its rank beginning active caretaker machine both 14 eld ago.

This Assemble Lotus work prefabricated a rousing debut during the 80th Foreign Metropolis Locomote Convey after months of dour anticipation by industry observers. This stylish multiplication of Lotus Elise went through whatever prima organisation and employment changes spell retaining the distinctive trait and winning constitute of its older siblings that have won the nod of manufacture experts. Since the inception of the eldest beginning of this common Lotus connexion, it has won adulation and recognition from various sectors; winning innumerous awards for its unparalleled action and exertion of piercing edge and matured with the explicit driving enthusiasts in obey. This current speedster features a nationwide capability of branded technologies and program concepts, surround the new standards for the top end sports car assemblage. This fashionable poser of Lotus Elise boasts of a lightweight yet extremely sturdy chassis made from warranted and extruded aluminium core crucial, impact-absorbing disintegrate confront structural construct for unmated hit and a lighten flower committee. This Lotus Elise tips the scale at virtuous half the coefficient of a typical remove bounds over its competitors in terms of hurrying and roadworthy management.

The Elise connexion has been the marking of Lotus support to unrivalled show and durability. It has inarguably expropriated a throttlehold of the contact posture among all of the companionship's creations for the lowest 50 years. The 2011 Lotus Elise is a tough avouchment of the visitor's unquestionable reputation and excruciation for unkind supply technology and subverter ornament concept. It is a forceful evidence to all and sundry that Lotus is ascertained to keep to get the initiatory by its better leap gardant, Lotus looks at the strain as aught statesman than rightful a norm that is anticipated from a canopy sports car maker.

Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa was a two aperture mid-engined GT coup� sports car made by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. In 2006 Lotus began assembly of a absolutely new, Lotus Elise-derived design, a mid-engined GT coup� called Europa S.The aboriginal Europa acclimated Lotus architect Colin Chapman's minimalist animate courage anatomy that was aboriginal acclimated in the Lotus Elan, while additionally relying on its fibreglass moulded anatomy for structural strength. The Europa was the aboriginal banal mid-engine alley car and was based on a ancestor congenital to attempt for Henry Ford II's arrangement to body a Le Mans chase car in the aboriginal 1960s.

Lotus Exige S Type 72 [Reviews]

Lotus Exige S Type 72 celebrates the most successful F1 car of all time, the Lotus Type 72 Formula One cars, which reached a 20 Grand Prix wins between 1970 and 1975.

Lotus Type 72 was powered by big names such as Lotus Jochen Rind, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx won three Formula 'Championships (1970, 1972 and 1973) and two drivers "One Constructors World Championship (the first being won by Jochen Rind in 1970 and the other by Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972).

Painting the Lotus Exige S Type 72 is remembered as a famous and easily recognizable colors of black and gold Lotus Type 72 and finished with the same brand of artist who painted in Team Lotus racing cars.

Light performance has long been the philosophy of the Lotus. 935kg Type 72 Lotus Exige S sprints to 60 mph road just 4.5 seconds and 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds, before a top speed of 145 mph, 72 Type 233 km / h. The Lotus Exige S also offers class-leading fuel economy and emissions with a consumption of 6, 5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg) is the extra-urban cycle and CO2 emissions of 199 g / km.

Type 72 Lotus Exige S is a powerful compressor mid-engine sports car that is as comfortable on the track or road. The engine has an intercooler VVTL-i technology ensures impressive performance all the way to the switch to 8500 rpm.

Sports Pack comes standard on the type of the Lotus Exige S 72, which has a customized high quality interior, including black microfiber sports seats with gold stitching ProBax. Each car is equipped with a panel to commemorate the special construction of an F1 car 20 Grand Prix victories. The exterior of the type 72 Lotus Exige S has a unique black and gold light wheeled and ends with the type of hand-painted gold and logos 72 Exige S (Sport pack also includes a hoop rolled steel T45 main control Lotus traction, Twin oil coolers and adjustable front anti-roll bar).

All Lotus cars offer exceptional handling and performance, and the Exige is no exception with an excellent driver very dynamic and involving. Lotus Racing and manipulation gives an inspiring driving experience and the design of mid-engine type of 72 Lotus Exige S has a fantastic balance and agility.

Lucas Bennett, Operations Manager of Lotus Cars Limited, said: "The Type 72 Lotus Exige S is an appealing blend of sporty handling car and performance art with the color scheme of the type of icon 72, one of the delivery The most famous race of all time. Exige offers an intense driving experience, whether on road or track, and this limited edition car is worth celebrating as a race car legend. "

Clive Chapman, director of Classic Team Lotus said: "The Type 72 was a very important car Team Lotus F1 and indeed the whole world. 'State a revolutionary design of a pioneer in the use of side radiators to achieve a distinctive" " wedge shape, which gave significant aerodynamic advantages. In addition, minimizing unsprung weight and the use of a torsion bar, the growth rate of suspension, tires, performance was excellent. The Lotus Type 72 project has been so long that it's competitive than six years. "

Type 72 Lotus Exige S The options include: Air conditioning, limited slip differential, and Performance package, which includes 240 PS power increase, the greater the AP Racing brakes, an enlarged roof scoop (compared to the standard Lotus Exige S) and the variable traction control Lotus Lotus Launch Control.

To celebrate the impressive number of victories in Grand Prix Type 72 is reached, the Lotus 20 will produce this special edition for the United Kingdom, 20 other cars to continental Europe, and there will be a limited edition of cars in Japan and in selected markets throughout the world.

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Lotus Evora facelift to debut at Frankfurt

Lotus Evora facelift to debut at Frankfurt

Their is a rumors about R variant also.
According to the recent report, Lotus manufacturer is introducing an updated version of Evora at the upcoming Frankfurt International Auto Show held in this coming September,It is held biennially in Frankfurt, Germany.

The CEO of Lotus automotive Mr.Dany Bahar told to Auto Express the updated model will be the given 147 improvements and the first priority is to improve the quality. And this means that we can expect a new transmission system, a Sports integrated exhaust system and a high-quality interior.

Evora lineup is expand with a convertible and high performance. According to the report the Evora is boosted with a 3.5-liter Supercharged V-6 engine, with an approximately output power of 400HP horsepower (298kW / 406 PS). 0 - 62mph [100km/h] in just 4.4 seconds. Emission CO2 - 55g/km.
Nothing is Official.

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2011 British GP: Red Bull�s Reign Disrupted

None of the usual suspects � aka the drivers of Red Bull or McLaren- occupied the top spot on the podium of the British Grand Prix that took place on Sunday at Silverstone. Instead, the winner was Fernando Alonso, who managed his first win of the season, and 27th overall in his career, making the best both of Ferrari�s obvious progress and the catastrophic pit stop of early leader Sebastian Vettel.

British GP: Red Bull Takes the Front Row in Qualifying with Webber in Pole Position

The unpredictable weather conditions made the qualifying of the British Grand Prix something of a gamble, and the teams weather forecasts were expecting rain during the final session. So everyone made sure that they got out quickly in order to set a fast time before it started to rain again.

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British GP Practice: Massa Shines in the Rain

Ferrari�s Felipe Massa set the quickest time in Friday�s afternoon practice session of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at Silverstone. Just minutes before the beginning of the session, heavy rain started to fall, with all cars staying in the pits for half an hour because of the condition of the track.

Land Rover Freelander 2

The 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 model range, on sale in the UK from the end of September 2010, benefits from a new 2.2-litre diesel engine available with either 150PS or 190PS outputs, a new look exterior plus interior alterations including new instrument dials and a new Premium Pack option.
Land Rover's new turbo diesel engine is available in the 4WD TD4 150PS model featuring a manual transmission and intelligent Stop/Start technology as standard (an automatic gearbox without Stop/Start is available as a cost option), or the new SD4 model delivering 190PS (available in automatic transmission only).

This new engine is quieter, more efficient and both derivatives have 20Nm more torque than the outgoing engine. This means the 2011 Freelander 2 offers improved engine response and more mid-range strength for towing. CO2 emissions have been significantly reduced to 165g/km and 185g/km respectively with corresponding fuel economy benefits.
However, despite reductions in consumption and emissions, there has been no compromise in performance. The flagship 190PS Land Rover Freelander SD4 accelerates from rest to 60mph in 8.7 seconds with an increased top speed of 118mph. The Land Rover Freelander 150PS TD4 manual and automatic versions match the performance of their predecessors.
As well as being upgraded from EU4 to EU5, both versions have a new variable geometry turbocharger and have been extensively re-calibrated to deliver new levels of power, meet emissions regulations and reduce CO2 emissions. They are fitted with a catalysed diesel particulate filter as standard and are now compatible with 10 per cent biodiesel rather than 5 per cent.

As an addition to the Land Rover Freelander 2 range, Land Rover will also offer customers a 2WD derivative, available in the UK from January 2011. This will be called the Land Rover Freelander 2 eD4 and it will be the most efficient Land Rover ever produced, with fuel consumption of 47.2mpg combined, and CO2 emissions of just 158g/km.
"The new Land Rover Freelander 2 eD4 moves Land Rover into the hugely popular and fiercely contested two wheel-drive SUV market," said Land Rover managing director Phil Popham. "The European market for two-wheel drive SUVs represents 23 percent of the segment and we intend to compete strongly here.
"A 2WD option is just one way in which we are developing our vehicles' efficiency whilst adding to the Land Rover range and expanding our appeal to a broader group of customers. We will continue to make the 'world's finest all-terrain vehicles' for those customers who require 4WD but will also now offer an alternative."
This groundbreaking Land Rover Freelander 2 eD4 is powered by the new 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine, delivering 150PS. It is only available with a six-speed manual transmission featuring Stop/Start technology as standard.
The exterior of the latest Land Rover Freelander 2 gets a new look for 2011. Marked out by a new front bumper assembly incorporating new front fog lap bezels, a new front grille finish, improved headlights and tail lamps, new full width tailgate appliqu� and new 18- or 19-inch alloy wheel styles. There are three new colour schemes for 2011 Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White.
Inside the cabin, Land Rover's design team have revised the instrument dials, and there are four new seat styles with the option of a Premium Pack that includes Windsor Leather upholstery, an 8/6 way electric seat, plus premium carpet mats and covered centre stowage.

Lotus to Replace Evora with Elan in 2017

Lotus� most recent new sports car, the Evora, will stay into production until at least 2017, when it will be replaced with the new Elan according to the company�s boss Danny Bahar. This changes the initial plan that called for the Evora to be replaced as early as 2012.

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible

2011 Lotus Elise is a roadster with two seats, which are mainly offered in two trim levels. Base Elise comes standard with alloy wheels (16 inch front, 17-inch rear), a removable Targa-style top, hard and soft, high-performance tires, air conditioning, power windows and locks, leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel , leather upholstery and trim, trip computer and four stereo speakers Alpine CD player and iPod connection.

Elise SC add compressor, rear spoiler and unique wheels. However, it lacks basic model leather seats, iPod interface, and more absorbing, these can be added to the package again Touring. Hardtop is optional.

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible

A package is available for sport is Elise and adds unique wheels, traction control (now standard on the base Elise), Bilstein shock absorbers and sport seats. Stand-alone options include a protective film of paint, painted black wheels and a diffuser, a limited slip differential and a selection of colorful paintings and limited lifestyle.

Roger Becker, a special edition Elise debut in 2011, honoring the recently retired head of vehicle design of the Lotus. This model includes the Touring and Sport packages, and a limited slip differential. And 'only offered a handful of black leather upholstery colors.

Engines and performance

Each Lotus Elise is powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Toyota Motor (Yamaha does the engineer). The naturally aspirated version of the standard Elise produced 190 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque, while the supercharged version, production increases to 220 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is the only transmission available.

In tests  , an Elise SC accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds in depth, while the treatment is proving a copy slalom mph run through the 72.4. Fuel economy is impressive, the car recorded an EPA estimated 21 mpg city/27 mpg highway and 23 mpg in combined driving. The Elise SC is located just below 20/26/22 mpg.

Security
Since the light Lotus Elise is designed for all-round performance, security is so minimal that federal regulations allow.

Antilock brakes are included in the basic model, as is traction control, side airbags but not stability or control is available. The safety devices are most effective in an Elise, as is evident, is a careful car driver fast reflexes and a sturdy frame. In brake tests, the Elise SC with the Sport Package above 60 mph were arrested in a very short 110 meters.

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible interior

Interior Design and Special Features

The 2011 Lotus Elise Interior has everything and nothing to do. It is a stern cabin with exposed metal, acoustic insulation is very low (even with the Touring package) and just enough to accommodate small and medium-sized male drivers. The cabin is so close that the passenger sitting shoulder to shoulder with the driver while the engine near the back of the head, crying need for a conversation. Weight savings is taken to extremes with the Elise, as even the passenger seat without any up / down adjustment. Instead, it is directly bolted to the floor.

There are more than 5 feet or wider than 10 half-build can be an entry and exit difficult, especially if you have a soft spot. Wide door sills, steering wheel and a small deck in a seated position requires a lot of practice, the transition from drivers and pedestrians, without sounding like an idiot complete. Most find that the best way is to slide your feet, then divide the seat.

Once seated, the driver and passenger comfortably held in place by very aggressive side bolsters. Seat upholstery is noticeably thin, but space curved able to give a surprising amount of comfort anyway. Taller and wider public is the cabin is about as welcoming as a straitjacket, as they bang their knees and elbows on each surface does not forgive.
 

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible

Guide

The 2011 Lotus Elise is the car sportier flood is in the U.S. market today (apart from its stable demand, that is).

Manual steering is direct and precise, the gas is an immediate and firm brake pedal that inspires confidence. A stiff suspension and short wheelbase of the relay a lot of information on the back of the driver, which makes it easy to hear the car's balance and adjusts accordingly. The final curves for the limit (which is a frighteningly large), Elise becomes quite nervous, requires a very smooth, deliberate inputs. Otherwise, usually behind the snap-free adhesion.

Diet low in the rev range is more than enough for most drivers, but the real fun begins when the engine with variable valve timing begins in about 6500 rpm. At the top, triggering a torrent of engine power with a high whine all the way to 8500 rpm, Redline.

All these visceral performance at the expense of comfort, however. The holes are the worst enemy of Elise, they send powerful shockwaves through the entire cabinet and in your spine. Larger tracks have you worried that you broke something. Bumper to bumper traffic is a major problem for pilots who lack the space to stretch, combined with the high and relentless drive accelerates the onset of fatigue. Similarly, low-speed maneuvering in parking lots require a significant amount of effort due to the lack of steering wheel and tiny.

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