AUTOMOBILE WORLD – CAR NEWS, CAR REVIEWS, CAR INTRODUCTIONS, ALL ABOUT CARS » Lotus http://mycarblog.org Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:36:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/06/2011-lotus-exige-s-260/ http://mycarblog.org/2012/02/06/2011-lotus-exige-s-260/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:32:50 +0000 Jack http://mycarblog.org/?p=28609
The 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 is the final model of the special edition series from the company. It will available with the full array of Lotus exterior colors, just like the other special edition model. The car also features a 1.8-liter, mid-mounted 4-cylinder supercharged engine that is capable of producing about 257 hp along with a Synchromesh 6-speed transaxle. The transaxle also features lockout reverse gear, launch control and a variable slip traction control. It will be available with a full range of color choices along with a Star Shield system. The 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 interior has been developed with few special features including tour package, track package and an LSD model. The Touring package will have sport seats trimmed a choice of colors such as red, biscuit leather, black and magnolia. The Track package is available with double adjustable Ohlins dampers, torque-sensing limited slip differential to match the Black Y type spoke forged wheels that has been fitted along with A048 tires. The car will also have  body-colored rear wing, side scoops, roof scoop, front splitter, double shear track control arm brace and a three-element rear diffuser along with black anodized finish. The 2011 Lotus Exige S 260 interior will feature a black leather perforated steering wheel, handbrake sleeve, polished aluminum gear knob and black Y-type 5-spoke forged alloy wheels in the exterior. Only 30 units are available to purchase for the customers as it is a special edition model.

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The 2012 Lotus Evora IPS where IPS means Intelligent Precision Shift is the first version that is available with a first automatic transmission from the company. It also features a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that is able to generate about 276 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 5.2 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. The central shifter is not available instead it has P, R, N, S or D on the center console which is able to flip up and down through the anodized black paddles on steering wheel. The 2012 Lotus Evora IPS also has a wheelbase of 101.4 inch, length of 170.9 inch, width of 72.8 inch, height of 48.1 inch and it also weighs about 3200 lb. The car has an estimated fuel economy of about 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg in the highway. The flowing steering and composed chassis are really the best features in the car which features new free-flow exhaust. The throttle is responsive and the shifts are quicker as well as sharper. During the Drive, the paddles may override gear changes and it can revert back to its full auto operation when no action is taken. The major disadvantage in this car is its digital instrumentation that is very difficult to read and there are no storage nets for sunglasses or phones.

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The 2012 Lotus Exige R-GT is a rally car that was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and it is expected to be bigger and better than the Lotus Exige S. The car is available with a mid-mounted, transverse 3.5 liter DOHC V6 VVI-i engine that is also used in the Exige S model which is capable of producing about 300 hp due to the 34mm air restrictor. It also features a new cup again screen that is seen in the other models which is the end of the roof-mounted air usage details logo. Similar to the previous version, there are big again area that is expected to produce more downforce of about 42 kg where the old Exige run at 100 mph. The 2012 Lotus Exige R-GT also features a pack on ballast weight that is around 2645 lbs to meet the FIA requirements. It is available with a sequential manual transmission, roll cage and an advanced interior design. The Lotus Exige R-GT has been specially made alongside the road car that helped the technical team to develop a perfect race machine with high performance car without losing the fun to drive. This will mark the return of this version to the rally world after 30 long years. The car has been under testing and it is expected to enter into the newly formed FIA GT category of the FIA Rally Championship at the events such as Monte Carlo, Tour de Corse, and San Remo.

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The Lotus Excel is a rear-wheel drive sports car that was introduced in 1982 and was produced till the year 1992. It was available with two different DOHC 2.2 liter Lotus 912 slant 4 engine that was able to produce 160 and 180 bhp along with an automatic gearbox. The car also had driveshafts, 14×7 inch alloy wheels, door handles and a rear differential. The Lotus Excel design was based on the previous version that was introduced from the company known as Lotus Eclat. The car was available in three different versions during its production period such as Excel, Excel SE and Excel SA.

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The 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer is a new sports car that has a very lightweight compared to its previous versions. It features a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine that is able to generate 134 hp and 118 lbs ft of torque. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 6.7 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. The 2011 Lotus Elise Club Racer also has a tuned sport suspension, adjustable anti-roll bar and a sport setting for DPM. The car also has lightweight battery and lighter seats. It is available in 6 different colors along with bespoke design.

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The Lotus Exige GT3 was first introduced at the FIA GT Championship presentation ceremony in the year 2005. The car features a 1796 cc, 4-cylinder supercharged engine that is able to generate 285 hp and 190 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed manual transmission. It was capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 3.9 seconds along with a top speed of around 160 mph. The Lotus Exige GT3 has been developed with a lightweight overriding characteristic similar to other models from the company. The car also features an uprated braking and suspension systems, aerodynamic package, FIA 6-point roll cage and ignition kill switches.

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The 2011 Lotus Elise SC is available as a limited edition and about 15 units were only produced. It features a 1.8 L, mid-mounted, 4-cylinder supercharged engine that is capable of producing 220 hp and 6-speed transaxle along with lockout reverse gear. The car is available with 4 different color options such as Aspen White, Carbon Grey, Ardent Red and Chrome Orange. The 2011 Lotus Elise SC also has sport seats trimmed in black Alcantara, a torque-sensing limited slip differential, a matte black painted hard top, a black rear diffuser and more. The car also features a set of black 5 Y-spoke forged wheels along with A048 tires.

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The Lotus Evora GTE is a special edition car that was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It features a race-tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine that is capable of producing 444 hp along with comfortable as well as refined element to increase performance driving characteristics. The Lotus Evora GTE also has carbon fiber front and rear bumpers, carbon fiber doors and a carbon fiber rear wing. The interior features a lightweight Recaro carbon fiber seats that helps to reduce the weight of the car by 231 lbs. The car has already received a great response from the people as about 114 orders have been placed till now.

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The Lotus Eco Elise was first introduced in the year 2008 and it features a 1.8-liter engine that produces about 134 hp along with an instant acceleration. The car also has a composite body panels, lightweight wheels, roof-mounted solar panels, water based paint tied for charging system and the body panels has been made for temp based composite. The Lotus Eco Elise has a gearshift indicator that is easy to maintain with a swift pace and a lightweight stero helps to keep its weight to around 828 kg which is lesser than a standard Elise. The car has been developed with recyclable materials such as wool and sisal.

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The 2010 Lotus Eagle is a new 2+2 sports car which will be between the Elise and next-generation Esprit. It will be available with 2 types of V6 engines such as 2.5 liters engine that will be producing 200 hp and another 3.0 liters engine that can generate 300 hp. The car will be capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 5 seconds. The 2010 Lotus Eagle has been designed to be a little more spacious when compared to the Elise and it has a chassis that is an evolution of the Versatile Vehicle Architecture. The car has a similar technology of lotus along with unique extrusions and folded panels.

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