The Lotus Evora has long been known as an exotic masterpiece in the automotive world, and the 2011 Lotus Evora model is no exception. The Evora has brought home a showroom full of trophies this past year and has just added another boost to its prestige by taking home “Most fun Car to Drive” honors from U.S. magazine.
If the Lotus Elise isn’t light enough for you, then look into having it tuned and cut up by Forced Fed in New York. This model is currently for sale in California, and has been converted into a track star with a ton of new parts totaling more than what the car is currently worth. To go along with the weight reduction, an Eaton supercharger, Alcon brakes, and Quaife differential have been installed on the Lotus Elise to boost the overall performance.
The new Hennessey tuned Lotus Exige called the Venom GT has been debuted at the McCall Motorworks Revival. This was part of the buildup for the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and features the Lotus supercar announcement with all of its 1,200 horsepower greatness. Hennessey plans to produce five of these cars per year at a price of $950,000 (€660,190 / £577,850). It may sound like a lot for a Lotus Exige, but with the sports car holding a 6.2-liter V8 powerplant producing 1,200 hp (895 kW / 1,217 PS) and 1,155 lb-ft (1,564 Nm) of torque, we are sure some car collectors will pick this beast up.
Here is a James Bond car being offered for sale by a UK Lotus dealership, the new Lotus Evora painted in iconic livery from the James Bond film “For Your Eyes Only”. At a press event in the French Alps, the Lotus Evora was used as a demonstrator where journalist drove the car on ice. It is painted in a bronze metallic with a set of gold stripes along the sides, emulating the Lotus Esprit that James Bond drove. The advertisement states that the car has traveled 12,932 miles since 2009, and comes with a Ski Rack for an extra cost.
Check out this sport car concept from Lotus, scheduled to go into production around 2013, the Lotus Elan turned many heads at the Paris Motor Show. It comes as a two-seater with optional 2+2, a mid engine car with a rear wheel drive go kart handling experience. In the engine bay is a 4.0-liter V6 with optional KERS regenerative braking technology, producing up to 450 hp and 465 Nm of torque. Although a bit slower than the Lotus Esprit or Elite, the 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of 3.5 seconds is impressive, as well as the top speed of 310 km/h, while only weighing 1,295 kg. Customers can expect deliveries around the Autumn of 2013 with a price tag £ 75,000 (€ 87,000).
