Lotus resource center, Lotus news, images, wallpapers, screensaver and many more info about your Lotus supercar http://www.supercarnews.net/lotus en-us Blog Although hardly struggling in the performance department in standard 220 PS guise, the Exige S is now being offered with an optional Performance Pack. Performance Pack more punch, more ability for Exige S 308 mm front cross-drilled and vented discs with AP Racing four piston callipers Uprated front and rear brake pads Full length upsized roof scoop Variable slip traction control Uprated clutch pla ... http://www.supercarnews.net/lotus/2008-lotus-exige-s-performance-package Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, unveils its latest development towards carbon neutral road transport at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show. The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-fuel is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige (0-60 mph / 96 kph in 3.88 seconds, a top speed of 158 mph (255 km/h), 270 hp (201 kW / 273 PS at 8000 rpm) and it runs on an ... http://www.supercarnews.net/lotus/2008-lotus-exige-270e-trifuel-concept Lotus is a global high tech company and expanding fast. We are committed to driving forward with technology for both Lotus Cars and our Engineering Clients, spearheading research into ever-increasing fields, such as, hybrids, electric vehicles and renewable fuels. Lotus Cars now retails its products in 32 countries and is growing quickly in new territories such as Malaysia, Korea and China in Sout ... http://www.supercarnews.net/lotus/2008-lotus-supercharged-elise-sc The Lotus Eco Elise project promotes a different perspective on "green", one which does not revolve solely around tailpipe CO2. This holistic approach is in keeping with the progressive Lotus culture, driving Lotus to become the world's green automotive consultancy.Sustainable materials, hemp, eco wool and sisal have been developed for body panels and trim and, combined with hi-tech wate ... http://www.supercarnews.net/lotus/2009-lotus-eco-elise Lotus Cars USA, the subsidiary of Lotus Cars in North America, unveiled the MY2007 Lotus Sport Exige Cup at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show. The 252 hp, supercharged and intercooled sportscar is a completely out-of-the-box track car with a specification designed to prepare the budding driver for the grid at some of the finest and most challenging circuits in North America. Weight has been kept to ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2007-lotus-sport-exige-cup The Lotus Exige 265E the most powerful road version of the Lotus Exige ever and it runs on environmentally friendly Bio Fuel! Lotus Engineering, the engineering consultancy division of Group Lotus Plc has developed abio-ethanol E85 version of the Lotus Exige. The research vehicle is a true Lotus (it weighs just 930 kg unladen) and is called the Lotus Exige 265E. 265 indicates the approximate hors ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2006-lotus-exige-265e Lotus Cars is delighted to announce that its first light commercial vehicle rolls off the production line today. The Lotus Elise 'Load Lugga' is an Elise-derived flatbed that seeks to secure a slice of the ever-growing worldwide market for sportscar-derived pickup trucks. Utilising a Briggs and Stratton pull-start diesel engine, uniquely supercharged by Lotus's own engineers, the Elise 'Load Lugg ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2006-lotus-elise-load-lugga APX by Lotus Engineering (APX stands for “Aluminium Performance Crossover”) is the first example of a complete vehicle built on the innovative Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA). APX is a demonstration of Lotus Engineering’s ability to create innovative and exciting, high performance products through its world ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2006-lotus-apx The Lotus Exige S - breathtaking performance from the fastest accelerating Lotus ever to come off the production line. A small lightweight sportscar weighing just 935 kg (2057 lbs), powered by a 162.5 kW (218 hp, 221 PS) high revving supercharged engine, giving a zero to 100 km/h time of just 4.3 seconds (0 - 60 mph in 4.1 seconds). It comes straight off the production line and isn't an "aft ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2006-lotus-exige-s The new Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspired two-seater will provide Lotus customers with a spectacular sportscar with significantly enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability. It will provide drivers with higher levels of practicality and refinement to complement the simplicity of the Lotus Elise and Exige models. The Lotus Europa S follows the core Lotus philosophy of perf ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2007-lotus-europa Harking back to some key Lotus sports and GT racer colour schemes (used on some versions of the Lotus Elite, Type 23, and Lotus Elan) from the 1950s and 1960s, Lotus introduces the limited edition Lotus Elise Sports Racer. Two distinctly different vehicles have been produced. The first, in Ardent Red, features a single painted white stripe flanked by two thinner painted white stripes and ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2006-lotus-elise-sports-racer The Lotus Exige is based purely around phenomenal performance and handling, With the advanced 1.8 litre VVTL-i engine producing a maximum power output of 192PS (189hp, 141kw) and 181 Nm (133 lb.ft, 18.5 kgm) of torque, the Exige sprints to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 13.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 237 km/h. Key to this phenomenal performance and handling is the total aerodynamic package ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2005-lotus-exige-espionage The visually dramatic open-topped prototype “Circuit Car” has lightweight composite bodywork and a very powerful supercharged and intercooled 1.8 liter engine. The innovative and technologically advanced extruded and bonded aluminium chassis has high side sills that reduce the complexity of the chassis structure. The engine with VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing and Lift – ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2005-lotus-circuit-car Lotus Sport, the performance division of Lotus Cars Ltd., has developed the Lotus Sport Exige 240R, a limited edition high performance sportscar with total global build volumes kept strictly to 50 cars. Lotus Sport will build the Lotus Sport Exige 240R within its facilities at the Group Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk. This facility, located in the centre of the famous Hethel Test Track ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2005-lotus-sport-exige Lotus Sport, the performance division of Lotus Cars Ltd., has developed the Lotus Sport Exige 240R, a limited edition high performance sportscar with total global build volumes kept strictly to 50 cars. Lotus Sport will build the Lotus Sport Exige 240R within its facilities at the Group Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk. This facility, located in the centre of the famous Hethel Test Track ... http://www.supercarnews.net/2005-lotus-sport-exige-240r