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Paris Motor Show: Lotus brings 5 new concepts to life!

October 1, 2010

This is a long post so bear with me, but it’s definitely filled with 5 new concepts which should excite you!

Lotus Esprit

The return of the Lotus Esprit is something many of us have been waiting for! Packing a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 Lexus IS-F engine, it will produce 620 hp rocketing the car from 0-100 km/h in about 3.5 seconds with a 330 km/h top speed.

The Esprit will also use a Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) which captures heat generated from the brakes and adds an extra boost in power via a driver-controlled button. The Esprit should debut in 2013 with a price tag of approximately $175,000 US dollars.

Lotus Elan

The new Elan should debut some time in 2013, with pricing expected to be around $118,500 US dollars.

The Elan will be powered by a 450 hp supercharged 4.0-liter V6 Toyota engine with a (more…)


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