VIDEO: Lotus Elite debut in Paris
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Lotus Elite: The Vision
A New British Expression of Exclusivity
Look up elegant in the dictionary and you'll find variations on the following
1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. The ground-breaking new Elite is exactly that. It's compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It's not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus' core values, it's a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.
Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it's not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0 litre V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.7 seconds.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: "There's no denying that the Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it's so much more than that, it's a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it's a car of perfect contradictions, it's compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It's a car that we are exceptionally proud of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in terms of styling and performance.
"Make no mistake, there's a definite market requirement for the Elite - it's the ultimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn't take the decision to design something like the Elite lightly, it's based on months of careful research and planning. It's worth noting that total 2+2 production represented over 20 per cent of Lotus build between 1948 and 1996 (pre small car platform) and 11 per cent over all, this sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite raises the benchmark higher still."
The Elite will redefine "modern classic".
Elite Specification *
Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive 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: 3.7 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 *Please refer to the ‘Further Information' section in the Media Kit for information relating to this specification
**Using optional hybrid technology
Source: Lotus Elite debut in Paris [video]
A New British Expression of Exclusivity
Look up elegant in the dictionary and you'll find variations on the following
1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. The ground-breaking new Elite is exactly that. It's compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It's not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus' core values, it's a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.
Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it's not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0 litre V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.7 seconds.
Dany Bahar, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus, said: "There's no denying that the Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it's so much more than that, it's a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it's a car of perfect contradictions, it's compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It's a car that we are exceptionally proud of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in terms of styling and performance.
"Make no mistake, there's a definite market requirement for the Elite - it's the ultimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn't take the decision to design something like the Elite lightly, it's based on months of careful research and planning. It's worth noting that total 2+2 production represented over 20 per cent of Lotus build between 1948 and 1996 (pre small car platform) and 11 per cent over all, this sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite raises the benchmark higher still."
The Elite will redefine "modern classic".
Elite Specification *
Layout: 2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive 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: 3.7 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 *Please refer to the ‘Further Information' section in the Media Kit for information relating to this specification
**Using optional hybrid technology
Source: Lotus Elite debut in Paris [video]
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