2014
On September 20, 2010 Lotus unveiled photos of an Elite concept that was publicly released at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The vehicle is expected to go into production in 2014 and will cost in excess of £100,000.
The power train will be a mid-front mounted V8 engine, chosen to distribute weight evenly to all four wheels. This power train will optionally use a KERS hybrid system, a kinetic energy recovery system that feeds electricity generated by braking to motors in the transmission. The car will feature a 5.0-litre V8 sourced from Lexus, delivering over 600 hp. The 0–100 km/h time is reported to be as low as 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 315 km/h.
The vehicle also features a GT body with a 2+2 seating configuration.
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