The 2011 Lotus Evora S GP is a special edition car that is based on the Lotus-Renault Formula One race car and the company has been planned to produce only three models. It is available with a 3.5 liter supercharged V6 engine that is capable of producing about 346 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The car is able to reach from 0-60 mph in about 4.6 seconds along with a top speed of around 172 mph. This model also has additional equipments such as a premium package and technology package along with a rearview camera. The 2011 Lotus Evora S GP exterior has been produced with a black paint scheme along with distinctive gold striping, red mirrors and spanking gold wheels. It is also been loaded with Premium Pack with SuedeTex. The exterior is available with a set of 19-inch forged diamond cut wheels which makes the car more attractive than its previous versions. The exterior features also include aggressive body kit, diffusers and a rear wing that improves its look. The 2011 Lotus Evora S GP is an absolute collector’s edition for those who try to afford it. There also other additional features and upgrades that are expected to attract most of the customers. This special edition car will be available with a price tag of around £69,950. It may also look very similar to other models produced by the company such as Evora Enduro GT Concept and the Lotus Renault Formula One race car.

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The Lotus Exige 265E was introduced in the year 2006 as a special edition car and it has been specially optimized to run on the E85 fuel. The car is available with a supercharged and intercooled 1796 cc I-4 DOHC engine along with variable valve timing including lift intelligence that is capable of producing about 264 hp at 8000 rpm and a torque of 184 lb-ft at 5500 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission. It is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 3.88 seconds along with a top speed of around 158 mph. The Lotus Exige 265E has an estimated fuel economy of 25 miles per imperial gallon in the city and 65 miles per imperial gallon in the highway. The car has a length of 3,797 mm, width of 1,727 mm, height of 1,163 mm and it also weighs about 2,050 lb. The higher octane of the E85 fuel allows a higher compression ratio and more supercharger boost. It has ECU re-mapped along with upgraded injectors and the fuel pump is made to support the new fuel type. The Lotus Exige 265E brakes are upgraded with four-piston AP Racing calipers and updated sport brake pads along with drilled and vented discs at the front. The brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers have been fitted at the rear of the car. The 265 represents the horsepower and the letter E indicates the environmentally favorable bio-ethanol E85 fuel that is powering the engine.

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The 2013 Lotus Evora GTE F1 is a special edition that was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The car is expected to features the same engine which is found in the standard model a race-tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine that is capable of producing about 444 hp which is considered to be one of the most powerful Lotus road car and it is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in around 4 seconds. It was expected to feature some of the most new technologies available in the present market, but once the car was introduced there is only change in the exterior which is made of carbon fiber. The 2013 Lotus Evora GTE F1 will be available with colors and graphics of the Lotus F1 team which includes gold finish alloy wheels and a large Lotus insignia on the rear wing. It also has 10 inch logo to represent the number which is used by Kimi Raikkonen’s team mate, Romain Grosjean. The exterior has been developed with carbon fiber that has been highlighted copper accents which will emulate traditional F1 livery. The 2013 Lotus Evora GTE F1 interior has been designed with specially trimmed bucket seats including gold piping as well as an exclusive Lotus F1 Team Special Edition appliques. The exterior color is also been used to design the interior of the car. About 220 lbs has been reduced in this special edition car when compared to its standard model.

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The 2010 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid was first introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. It is available with two electric motors that are capable of producing about 204 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque along with a single speed, reduction transmission. The car also has extended-range electric vehicle and it will be able to reach from 0-60 mph within 4 seconds. The lithium-ion battery pack which stores the electrical power has been placed at the center which offers stability and safety. The engine has been specially designed to provide astonishing performance along with efficient and low emissions driving. The 2010 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid has been developed with an extended-range electric vehicle system which makes it run on the battery power alone for about 35 miles without using the 1.2 litre and 3-cylinder gas engine. The exterior has been designed with copper color which is usually related to the electrical systems and contemporary satin finish paint has been used on the electrical circuit which is the highlight of this model. It also features a very unique glazed roof panel and newly extended glazed zone. The 2010 Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid copper theme can be seen on the interior also with features such as instrument panel inserts and seat stripes. A sense of quality and richness can be seen in the interior as well. This model also has HALOsonic Internal and External Electronic Sound Synthesis system which makes it safer for the pedestrians.

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The 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster has been introduced as the fastest roadster ever produced by the company. It also features a supercharged 3.5 V6 engine that is able to generate about 345 hp along with race-derived technologies. The car is available with a standard 6-speed manual transmission along with Precision Shift which is a paddle-operated automated manual transmission. This model will be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.8 seconds along with a top speed of around 170 mph which is much faster compared to the standard model. The car has an estimated fuel economy of 19.5 mpg in the city, 37.2 mpg in the highway and 28.0 mpg combined. The 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster also features two different suspension settings such as a standard suspension which can be used for an active driving experience, best for public roads and an optional setting with a Race Pack for maximum performance suitable for track use. The interior will be offered with the customer’s choice including a comfort enhanced plush interior or a sporty interior option is also available. The exterior is similar to the standard coupe version but with new front splitter and newly designed headlamps. The 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster features a factory made soft top roof’s storage and the roof is also very lightweight as well as easy to move up and down. This model has been specially developed for the markets of Europe and Asia.

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The Lotus Elise 160 is a sports car that was first introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show in the year 1995. The car is available with a 1796 cc engine that is able to produce about 160 hp at 7000 rpm and a torque of 128 lb-ft at 5200 rpm. It also features a rear wheel drive along with a 5-speed manual transmission. This model is capable of reaching from 0-60 mph in about 5.8 seconds along with a top speed of around 199 mph. The chassis of the car has been developed with an extruded and bonded aluminum. The Lotus Elise 160 has a wheelbase of 2300mm, length of 3734mm, width of 1701mm, height of 1148mm and it has a weight of about 1,587 lb. The car also features MIM 5-spoke alloy wheels, headlamp covers, front indicator lenses, pillar-mounted rear aero foil, audio fitting kit Alcantara/nylon upholstery, driving lamps and headlamp covers. There are also ventilated iron discs all-round along with lotus/AP Racing front calipers and brembo rear calipers. The Lotus Elise 160 body is available with composite body panels along with detachable front and rear clamshells as well as integral fixed headlamps. The car has a seating capacity of 2 passengers and it gets performance through the lightness instead of high power outputs. The chassis of the car has been developed with double wishbones and coil springs. It was also available with metallic paint along with hardtop and alcantata trim.

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The 2013 Lotus Esprit is a new model that was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show with distinct chassis designs and body molds. It also features 5.0 litre V8 engine that is capable of producing about 620 hp at 9,400 rpm and a torque of 720 Nm at 5,500-6,000 rpm. The car is available with a rear wheel drive along with a 7-speed DCT transmission. It will able to reach from 0-60 mph in about 3.4 seconds along with a top speed of around 330 km/h. The car is expected to feature have a Hybrid option which will use KERS regenerative brake system that is usually found in the Formula One cars. The 2013 Lotus Esprit has a length of 179.1 inch, width of 76.8 inch, height of 49.2 inch and it also weighs about 3,296 lbs. It also features a futuristic front-design along with LED front daytime lights and the rear has center-mounted dual exhaust system. The interior has been designed to be more futuristic with less design which features sport steering wheel, carbon fiber trim all over the cabin and a digital instrument cluster. The 2013 Lotus Esprit is expected to enter into production by the end of 2012 and it will enter the market by spring 2013. The car is expected to be available in 2 trim levels such as base and higher version and it will have a seating capacity for two passengers which will give a sporty look.

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The 2011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT is a new racing car that was introduced at the Geneva Auto Show as a concept version. The car is available with a naturally aspirated new 4.0-liter Cosworth tuned V6 engine that is capable of producing about 440 hp at 7,000rpm and a torque of 332 lb-ft at 5,500rpm. It also features a XTRAC 426 6-speed sequential transmission supporting the car during ridiculous speeds at the track. There are also double wishbone suspension and adjustable anti-roll bars which helps to keep the speed under control. The 2011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT is available with a lightweight 18 inch racing wheels along with 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston units at the back of the car. The adjustable dampers and tightened coil springs will help the driver to create an exacting specification. Apart from these features, the car also has fire suppression, Cosworth Omega instruments, polycarbonate windows all around and HANS-compatible six-point harness. It also has racing slicks which is expected to prove formidable and especially with the mid-engine layout. The pneumatic paddle-shift system can be fitted which is available as an option. The 2011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT weighs about 2,561 pounds which is really less weight compared to other similar versions. This model is also known to be an updated version of the podium placing Evora GT4 Endurance and it was developed under the expert eye of Lead Designer Nicola Scimeca by the company.

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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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