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Lotus Elan Axed from Future Product Lineup

This breaks my heart. The Evora is cool, but the Elan would have been on another level entire. Similar look to Lambo, but this works where the Lambos don't for me. First we see Lee Noble's Fenix closed down, and now this mid-engine beauty. The fantastik, best sportscar for the buck, ~ $100,000 -$130,000 price point, has suddenly crashed big.

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The Lotus Elan has been put on hold indefinitely, reportedly due to the rather obvious fact that the concept was too close to the brand’s current Evora model. Previously, rumors had indicated Lotus was taking a close look at both the Esprit and Elite models, which share many of the same components and have similar style, in order to further separate two two vehicles.

But before the Esprit or Elite are put into production, Lotus will be updating the Evora with some aesthetic changes and new trim levels to align it with the rest of the “Lotus New Era” range. Updates will also be done on the Elise and Exige to make them more user friendly. The production Exige will reportedly be revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

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