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The 2012 Lotus Exige S was excluded from the catalog Lotus ago a few months. Involved, the engine 4-cylinder 1.8-liter, incompatible with the standards Euro5.In Frankfurt, the 2012 Lotus Exige S returns, less light, but much more powerful. 2012 Lotus Exige S describes it as the ultimate sporting lightweight high performance. While it has nearly 190 kg more in front of the old 2012 Lotus Exige S, it also carries with it the supercharged V6 3.5 of Evora S. But by a total of 1 080 kg, the weight / power ratio drops to 3.1 kg / hp, a result equivalent to that of a Caterham Roadsport 175. Which in theory allows a 0 to 100 km / h in only 3.9 sec, or a 0 to 160 km / h in 7.6 sec.
2012 Lotus Exige S Sports Car
With the arrival of a V6 is also that of a redesigned look, both outside and within the cabin. The 2012 Lotus Exige S then takes the Pirelli P-Zero Corsa series, and appears one to three ESP modes: Touring, Sport or Off. However for the dissatisfied, Lotus will offer a package with an optional fourth race setting: ‘Race’. This will allow maximum traction out of corners while providing more control to the pilot. This 2012 Lotus Exige S pack will also have a launch control and suspension optimized for use on track.2012 Lotus Exige S is expected to announce by the end of complete figures for consumption, CO2 emissions and performance, while first deliveries are planned for late 2011. The 2012 Lotus Exige S prices are also expected.
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British sports car manufacturer 2011 Lotus Elite Concept has a very powerful presence at the exhibition in Paris, which was prepared as 5 concepts, which of which more interesting and beautiful. The first is a 2 +2 coupe local Lotus Elite, which was discovered recently. The 2011 Lotus Elite Concept is equipped with 5.0-liter V8 engine with a power 620k.s. and maximum torque of 720Nm. and serial version should appear in 2014.
2011 Lotus Elite Concept Side View
In Paris we see the prototype and the new Esprit, whose first generation has become a true legend among sports cars. It is available on the market from 1976 to 2004. Its modern design is equipped with the same unit as above Elite. According to the company, 2011 Lotus Elite Concept accelerates from 0-100km / h for 3.4sek. and is capable of a top speed of 330 km / h. Production version of the model is unlikely to differ much from this prototype, it will be released in 2013. And the 2011 Lotus Elite Concept price will be about 110 000 pounds.
2011 Lotus Elite Concept In The Show Room
From Lotus show in Paris will look like next-generation model Elise, which must be placed on the market in 2015 priced at about 40 000 pounds. The 2011 Lotus Elite Concept is driven again by the 2.0-liter turbo engine, but power 320k.s., which in combination with low weight of just 1095 kg. Ensures acceleration 2011 Lotus Elite Concept from 0-100km / h for 4.3sek.
2011 Lotus Elite Concept Rear View
5.0-liter V8 engine 620k.s. seems like a lot of engineers at Lotus, given that Eterne concept is equipped with it, and it allows to accelerate from 0-100km / h for 4.0sek. It is based on the concept and the Elite will also have a hybrid version. Its production will begin in 2015. And the price will be around 120 000 pounds 2011 Lotus Elite Concept.
2011 Lotus Elite Concept Sports Coupe
Last but not least is the concept 2011 Lotus Elite Concept, which is the ideological successor model of the same name, we know from the past. The prototype highlights the new generation model, which will appear in 2013. With a price of 75 000 pounds. The 2011 Lotus Elite Concept is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine delivering power 450k.s. and enabling 2011 Lotus Elite Concept acceleration from 0-100km / h going for 3.5sek. and the maximum speed reaching 310 km / h.
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From Lotus announced that the facelifted Elise is the most economical representative segment of sports cars, as it emits just 149 g / km emissions of CO2. This impressive performance of the 2011 Lotus Elise due to supply it with new 1.6-liter four-cylinder VVT-I engine. Power unit is 136 hp and this is enough to achieve 876-pound 2011 Lotus Elise accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. If some of these numbers are not impressive enough, it should be noted that fuel consumption model for driving in urban conditions is 5.04 L/100 km.
2011 Lotus Elise Sports Coupe
From Lotus made some changes to its popular Elise. The 2011 Lotus Elise gets a new hood, new front bumper, larger grille and new headlamps with LED daytime running lights. Other changes in “styling” of the 2011 Lotus Elise are related to the renovation of the rear bumper, new hood, and different wheel design. The company claims that these changes were made to improve the aerodynamics of the 2011 Lotus Elise.
2011 Lotus Elise Interior View
The most significant change in the model is that the underlying Lotus Elise S e equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that is generally borrowed from Toyota. All models are equipped with a new six-speed manual transmission as options ‘R‘ (1.8-liter engine with an output of 189 hp) and SuperCharged SC (1.8-liter engine with an output of 217 hp) released lower emissions and more economical than previous versions. The company will distribute more detailed information about the model 2011 Lotus Elise in March.