2014 Lotus Elite GT with Lexus ISF 5.0 V8

Oooohweee, the Lotus is getting ready to go big or what? After the announcement of the Evora S and IPS options for Auto, Light brand is becoming clear kg heavier than 1650 (£ 3600 +) Elite Gran Turismo.

Expected to begin arriving in Paris in 2014, the Elite 2 +2 - which inherits the name of an old Lotus Looker - is powered by a central front-V8 5.0-liter. The engine that generates 620 horsepower, is suspected of being a Lotus-tuned Lexus IS-F unit. Scroll through the list of complete specifications of the concept.

Take a page from Phil Alex manual drawing of the blogosphere, here's an excerpt from the Lotus press release:

"So here, the Lotus Elite, the first test of things to come from Lotus in the future. Elegant appearance in the dictionary and variations are as follows: 1. Thanks dignified appearance, movement, or behavior, 2 .. excellent taste in design, style and something elegant three, the ultimate refinement. "

Run-on sentences and grammar aside, Let's give a compliment.

New Lotus Elite (not to be confused with its mummified remains hunting Ferrari Spirit) is expected to get a retractable roof, as Porsche Targa and optional systems use a hybrid drivetrain and KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System).

Group Lotus CEO Danny Bahar said: "[Elite] a car that over-produce in any other part of ... You could say that this car is perfect contradictions, is a compact and spacious, well-functioning still low emissions Low weight but still impressive SolidWorks ... Make no mistake, there is a clear market need for the Elite ... It should be noted that the sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite to increase the benchmark higher. "

All this is still called a "prototype for production", expect the road model are very similar to what you need right now. More photos and details will be on their way once we get closer to a presentation in Paris.

By Phil Alex

 

 

Lotus Elite Specifications*


Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive
Dimensions: Length: 4.60m
Width: 1.90m
Height: 1.32m
Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional
Hybrid technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
Cylinder: V8
Capacity: 5.0 litre
Power/Torque: 620 PS / 720 Nm
Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
0-100 km/h: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
Top speed: 315 km/h
CO2 approx (CO2 /km): 215 g/km**
Weight: 1,650 kg
Seats: 2+2
Transmission: Full Hybrid transmission
Drive: RWD
Start of production: Early 2014
Enters the market: Spring 2014
Price indication: Circa £115,000

[From Lotus Press Release] * Whilst the vehicle shown in this release is a Production Intent Prototype, it represents a concept vehicle being designed and developed by Lotus Cars. Lotus Cars reserves the right to change the external and internal design of the Production Intent Prototypes, the specification, performance, dimensions, weight, fuel consumption, powertrain details and any other product information at anytime and without notice for any reason whatsoever.

Details of performance, weight, fuel consumption and other production information relating to the Production Intent Prototypes are not official or proven figures and represent the intended performance, weight, fuel consumption and other product information of the Production Intent Prototypes.

The design, specification and performance figures for all Production Intent Prototypes will be confirmed following official testing and will be available from Lotus Cars.

The price quoted includes VAT at 17.5%.

 

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New Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG gets Bi-Turbocharged

Less than a month after taking the wraps off the regular CL-Class facelift models, Mercedes-Benz went ahead and revealed the flagship versions of its über luxury coupe, the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG models. Both cars will have their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show and arrive in U.S. showrooms in November.

On the outside, there are some subtle styling tweaks on both AMG models such as the redesigned front bumper with LED daytime running lights, the more "V"-shaped grille, a contoured hood, larger headlamps and a reworked rear bumper with newly styled tail pipes. Interior revisions are limited to the new steering wheel, higher-quality trim materials and different color options.

The most important changes, however, are in areas you can't see. Starting with the CL63 AMG, out goes the old naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 and in comes the smaller, lighter yet more powerful 5.5-liter V8 with twin-turbocharging and direct-injection technology, hooked up to an AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic.

In standard form, it churns out 536HP at 5,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm propelling the CL63 AMG from zero to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.4 seconds, and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250km/h).

Add the optional AMG Performance package, and output climbs to 563HP and 664 lb-ft of torque allowing the coupe to reach the 60mph (96km/h) mark in 4.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph (299km/h).

Mercedes says despite the power and torque increase, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by around 27 percent and 30 percent respectively over the older naturally aspirated V8.

In addition the new engine, the 2011 CL63 AMG receives three new systems as standard (Direct-Steer, Torque Vectoring Brake and crosswind stabilization) that promise to improve handling and safety.

Meanwhile, the range-topping CL65 AMG continues to use a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. However, AMG engineers have tweaked the V12 unit which now produces an additional 17HP for a total output of 621HP, while torque remains the same at 738 lb-ft. The car is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph (96km/h) in 4.2 seconds continuing to a limited top speed of 186mph (299km/h).

 

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Sports up with New R-Line Packages

VW is including some zest to its recently facelifted 2012 Tiguan SUV with the discharge of two R-Line offers, one for the internal and one for the outside. Both offers are developed for the ‘Sport & Style’ reduce model and come with a variety of graphic improvements.

On the outside, the outside procedure method includes more strongly developed front side and back bumpers, roof spoiler, a dark-colored raise diffuser / extractor, R-Line images, material door sill clothing and fresh developed 19-inch material tires with 255/40 tires.

The R-Line outside package can be in addition to any of these colors: Sweets white, Response silver metal, Deep Black pill effect, Night blue metal and Spice up greyish metal. Prices in European countries is set at €2,460 (US$3,390).

The internal procedure method gives a pair of activity chairs in the beginning side, unique covers, a sports rim, dark-colored roofliner, material pedals, and R-Line images. It is priced at €840 (US$1,160) or €2,120 (US$2,920) if you opt for buckskin chairs.

VW hasn't told us yet when and whether the R-Line Tiguan will be available in the U.S.

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