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Concept car Evora 414E Hybrid from Lotus heading to Geneva

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:07:23 +0000

Aside from producing performance cars, Lotus is also pouring a ton of funds and talents to develop their hybrid technology. The carmaker has is joining the lust for green cars in Geneva as it will showcase the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid.

The Evora 414E hybrid will rely on the power of lithium polymer battery packs powering the electric motors linked to each rear wheel. Each of the electric motor has an output of 207 horsepower so multiply the figure by two and you will see that the name of the hybrid vehicle is derived from that.

The batteries of the hybrid Lotus can last for about 35 miles before the 1.2L gasoline engine will be activated to recharge the batteries. The total range of the car is about 300 miles.

Each motor provides the car with a torque of 295 feet pounds and that explains how the Evora 414E hybrid can blast from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds. Each electric motor utilizes a reduction transmission with single speed but the vehicle assures maximum traction with a torque vectoring system. The car also has a sports mode which simulates paddle shifting to give that car a real good fast ride.

The Evora Hybrid will also showcase the HALOsonic Sound Synthesis which warns pedestrians that the car is approaching. This basically gives the car a sound of a V6, V12 or a rather futuristic propulsion sound depending on the preference of the driver.

The Evora concept seems to have the looks and the technology to make it a hit.

The Greenest Lotus – Exige 265E

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:58:54 +0000

First of all — The Fifth Gear is no fun — they’re trying to be Top Gear — be original, ya batties!

Anyway, the CAR is awesome. The Lotus Exige 265E looks like it’s got the kind of power you can only dream of — without CO²-ing us all to dead.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Turn the sound off, and enjoy an excellent vid!

The Lotus Exige GT3 Concept

admin — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:30:22 +0000

The brand-new Lotus has introduced an excellent sports car Exige GT3 concept to satisfy the riders by giving the real pleasure of driving. The latest Exige GT3 takes the riders to envisage the innovative dimension of sports ride. Lotus Exige GT3 is designed with a power-boosted and inter-cooled 1796 cc engine that features a first-rate power output of 271 bhp / 203 kw at 8000 rpm along with a torque rate of about 190 lb/ft at 7000 rpm.

The improved and increased amount of first-rate power and torque rate features the Exige GT3 riders to have a smoother drive. Specifying the wheels and tyres, the Exige GT3 includes a fashioned 5 spoke lightweight alloy wheel. The latest Exige GT3 is designed with a 7J x 16 wheels in front and 10J x 17 wheels on the rear. This is specially designed to give an improved grip to the riders.

On the other hand, describing the brake system in Exige GT3, it includes 308 mm width 2-piece aluminum attached cross-drilled and an aerated front discs and 288 mm width cross-drilled and aerated rear discs. The Exige GT3 concept road car has all the unique facets and qualities featuring the riders to experience the fantastic race car performance. The riders can experience the aggressive performance on driving the Lotus Exige GT3 and also can have an exclusive fun drive.

A Lotus Concept Car for 2008

admin — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:12:40 +0000

I mean — I realise building sports cars is about innovation, trying new things, and being different. Heck, Lotus has always been one to be different, a perfect example being the beautiful (and ugly to some) Lotus Elise — but this concept car will hopefully remain concept…

I like the rims, I like the frontal view — I dislike all the other things about this “car”.

Come on guys — FOCUS! Get that new Esprit finished!

The orange is nice too — forgot that!