Five models Lotus

PARIS, KOMPAS.com - Lotus gave a surprise in the event the Paris Motor Show by displaying at once the five concept sports car, Esprit, Elan, Elite, Elise and Eterne. According to Dany Bahar, CEO of Lotus, is a part of the rebirth of Lotus as a company's legendary sports car. They are ready to challenge Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche and Aston Martin as well!

Lotus Esprit Concept
This car will blast the next three years. In the middle there are 5.0 L V8 engine with a supercharger, similar to the Lexus IS-F. Power output reached 620 PS which can invite acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 330 km / hour. For Esprit, Lotus offers an additional choice of technology Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) as in the F1 car of 2009. Just by pressing a button, the driver can get an additional power boost for acceleration. Official challenger to Ferrari 458 is estimated at U.S. $ 175,000.

sponsored link:

Lotus Elite Concept
Lotus shows the courage to fight in the segment of the GT four passengers with Elite. In 2014, this car will be a challenger to Ferrari 599 GTB and Aston Martin DBS. Lexus V8 engine-powered 620 PS 5.0 L placed at the center-front so as to provide a balanced weight distribution for support of control. A fairly heavy weight (1.6 tons) due to the use of hard roof (hardtop) that can be folded, but acceleration 0-100 km / h is claimed is still under 4 seconds. With KERS technology, maximum speed can reach 315 km / hour. Banderolnya estimated at U.S. $ 180,000.
Lotus Elan Concept
Will be a challenger to the Porsche 911 when it launched in 2013. Behind the body there is the Toyota engine 4.5 L V6-powered 450 PS who combined 7-speed transmission and double clutch. Acceleration 0 -100 km / h is achieved, 5 seconds with a maximum speed of 310 km / hour. Performance is powered car that only weighs 1.3 tons thanks to the use of carbon fiber in some parts. Still with additional bids KERS technology, Elan official price set at U.S. $ 118,500.


Lotus Elise Concept
Forward a lightweight sports car legend's Elise, the concept retains the newest generation of feature compact dimensions, light weight with a small engine-powered great. The car that will be present in 2015 is carrying the Toyota engine 2.0 L 4-cylinder with turbocharger. The resulting power reaching 320 PS to accelerate from 0-100 in 4.3 seconds km.jam. Choice 6-speed manual transmission or automatic with shift via paddle-shift transmission. The price? U.S. $ 55,000.

Lotus Concept Eterne
With a four-door sedan form, Eterne become one of Lotus's most popular exhibitions star. Yes, because this is a big step for Lotus who will enter the territory battle with a premium sport sedan Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin RAPIDE. The engine is similar to that of the Elite, 5.0 L V8-powered 620 PS. KERS technology will be the choice of completeness, as well as the choice of four-wheel drive system. Acceleration 0-100 km / h can be achieved within four seconds before it touched the peak speed of 315 km / hour. This car will be produced by 2015, with an estimated price tag of U.S. $ 190,000.