Models Lotus

Lotus cars is one of the most iconic sports car brands in the UK. Founded by Colin Bruce Chapman in 1952, has its headquarters in the city of Hethel (Norfolk). Today it belongs to the Malaysian conglomerate DRB – Hicom (owner of Proton), although it is expected to pass into the hands of the Chinese conglomerate Geely during 2017.

Lotus activity goes through the manufacture of Spartan cut sports vehicles but very effective at a dynamic level. In addition, he also works as an engineering consultant, since he has extensive know-how in terms of composite materials and suspension design, among other aspects.

The model that opens the Lotus range is the Elise. It offers its driver driving dynamics not suitable for everyday use. It is a machine designed to drive and enjoy driving despite mount a gasoline block with 136 hp of power. The trick to delivering dynamic performance and feel lies in its low weight. Its interior and equipment possibilities are in the market average, appearing more spartan than luxurious.

The Lotus Exige is the hardtop coupé variant of the Elise. It has space for two passengers and the sporty sensations are accentuated with respect to the Elise. To achieve them, it is based on a very light weight and an engine that produces 351 hp. With it, it reaches 274 kilometers per hour and accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3,9 seconds. This sportsmanship is transferred to a quality interior but spartan in terms of comfort elements, not technology or security.

To close your range at the top Lotus has the Evora. This is the most powerful and radical model that the English firm has in its current catalog. This moved by a gasoline block with 3.5 liters displacement and configuration in V6. The power it delivers is 405 hp or 416 hp, which allows it to reach a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Among his rivals are the Porsche 718 Cayman or Audi TT Coupe.

As a star model and very limited production (only 311 units) Lotus has the 3-Eleven. This model is the fastest and most expensive ever produced by the Hethel firm. It is powered by the same engine used by the Evora but its power has been increased to 450 hp. It is a very radical model and to accentuate this aspect the 3-Eleven in the “Race” version mounts a more aggressive aerodynamic kit and a 6-point harness seat.
lotus story
In 1952 the brilliant Colin chapman founded Lotus cars, a company known for making low-power sports cars, because they didn't need it because they were really light. Some of Lotus' most famous models have been the Seven (currently it is still sold under the Caterham brand) the Esprit or the Elise. Lotus also had a golden age in the premier class of the car, theformula 1. It was in the 60s and 70s, later it disappeared until its return in the 2010-2012 period, after which it became Caterham F1 Team.