Live in Paris 2010: 2011 Lotus Esprit 5.0 liter V8 with 620 hp and 720 Nm

Lotus was the hero of the Paris Motor Show, with six new models (including concepts) they could count on most media attention during the unveiling of these models. The new Esprit is a gem, not only the looks are reminiscent of the Lambo-babes, the performance under the hood are equally delicious.

A 5.0 liter V8 with 620 hp and 720 Nm of torque is entirely at your disposal. The sprint to 100 km / h takes just 3.4 seconds to complete and the top speed is 330 km / h. The Lotus weighs 1,450 kilograms, not as light as we are used to them. The start of production end 2012, now he is from 2013.

Lotus Official: 2013 Lotus Esprit first photos and specs

Lotus Esprit in The surname is still famous, partly thanks to James Bond / Roger Moore but also through his line that magnified the cuneiform style and grace in his 4-cylinder engine and 6-valve, a world first for its time.

The Raw Spirit ... 2013 (!) Will be a worthy descendant of his eldest and will certainly not of power: while the original Spirit came out 160 hp from its 2-liter, that of 2013 as spit not less than 620, from 5 liter V8 original Lexus, assisted by a supercharger.

But this Ghost will not be a lightweight because with 1485 kg on the balance, it does not honor the famous "Light is right". But the modern pèsant their weight, and a nice big V8, it would be wrong to blame the Spirit. It may even be equipped with a hybrid system similar to the KERS in Formula 1 last year and in this case, power will increase to 720 hp.

Lotus Official: Lotus Elan 2013 first pictures and basic details

Let us close this chapter in Lotus with the vintage beauty of the Elan 2013 whose task will be to forget the bland design of the 90s, derived from an ordinary Japanese which was thankfully forgotten the name. The new Elan will not disappoint this time fans of the brand because Lotus has done things.

Aesthetically first is the new style of the British manufacturer is out and eyeing the expensive stealth to Lamborghini. Under the hood back, we find a V6 Toyota Genuine who will move the 1295 kg of the beast.

Dual-clutch gearbox and seven reports, 4-liter, 450 hp and 450 Nm of torque, this V6 that is found under the hood of some 4 × 4 Toyota is unrecognizable here. It can even be coupled to a hybrid system, derived from kers preview last year in Formula 1.

Lotus Elise 2015 - Change of era

The new Lotus are numerous, and one of them will change the core of the British brand since has been made the Lotus Elise 2015. This concept car, close enough to the series, illustrates what will be the new generation.

Lotus Official - City Car Concept Lotus first pictures

A real burst of new at Lotus for this world! After the Spirit 2013, the sedan Eterne, Elan Vintage 2013 without counting the Elise concept, here's the legendary British brand that has an amazing concept ... city! What really cover all possible segments.

Quads, 3.50 meters long, 54-KW electric motor assisted by a three-cylinder engine 1.2l petrol / ethanol / 48 hp which serves generator to recharge the batteries, like the Chevrolet Volt here specifications for the quite unusual for a Lotus.

Autonomy in all electric mode would be 60 km but increase to 500 with the engine. Despite his respectable weight of 1,400 kg (!), It would be able, according to the manufacturers to achieve the 0 to 100 km / h in 9 seconds and reach 170 km / h at peak.