I have always admired the British carmaker Lotus for its ingenuity for building extremely reliable and fast cars. And even if they are not amongst the gorgeous and good-looking, they do compensate with lightweight chassis that enable increase performance. The Exige lineup is perhaps the most successful from the carmaker, with lots of versions providing sheer performance. But on top...
The British based manufacturer Lotus has recently announced the arrival of the all-new Evora Sport 410 in the United States, starting next summer, with just a bunch of 150 vehicles available, with prices to be revealed somewhere next year. The Lotus Evora Sport 410 was first previewed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, last March, with the carmaker announcing its...
Back in the 1960s, there were carmakers that really knew how to build a car that would become really iconic displays with the passing of time, and the Lotus Cortina is considered to be one of those symbols of the twentieth century. We are dealing here with a 1966 Lotus Cotrina Mk1 which was built in a joint venture between...
We are all familiar with the Lotus models which come with great aerodynamics and sheer performance under the hood, especially because they make use of lightweight materials and advanced architecture. Recently, the carmaker has launched a special model called the Elite 205 Special Edition, meant to celebrate 50 years of company`s Hethel site, the model being extremely fast and built...
We haven’t heard about the Lotus Evora 400 Coupe for quite some time, but the carmaker has recently released some important news of an improved model in Europe, concerning its body styling and structure. Europeans customers will have the chance of buying the model with the new Carbon Pack and some fine other highlights. The pack is going to be...
Lotus carmaker has always produced lightweight and extremely powerful models, with its aerodynamic shape being decisive in terms of driving dynamics and maneuverability. A true example of such a model is Lotus`s last model recently released, the all-new 2016 Exige Sport 350 Roadster, the coupe`s little brother, first unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The Roadster follows its sibling`s...
Porsche 918 Spyder might become history at Hockenheimring as another hot supercar has managed to set a new record on the famous track. It is all about the one-off Lotus 3 – Eleven, recently driven by Sport Auto`s driver Christian Gebhardt. According to the auto magazine the Lotus 3-Eleven managed to lap Hockenheimring in 1.06,2 min, being faster than the...
Lotus is on a breaking point right now and all it needs is a production model that will revive the entire fleet. And this is why the new “promotion car” Lotus Evora 400 has recently headed to the production line. In fact, the first Lotus Evora 400 has already left the factory based in Hethel, the model wearing the metallic...
Lotus unveiled a special edition of the Exige S, a model that comes with improved performance and minor styling tweaks. The Lotus Exige S Club Racer stands out thanks to the new yellow or white exterior finishes as well as revised bumpers, rear wing and side mirrors. More important, the British company managed to make the car lighter by around...
The British folks at Lotus announced their intentions to introduce the Exige S Automatic. The new model gains a six-speed automatic transmission for extra £2,000. Usually, sports car use manual gearboxes but if you are interested in an automatic variant, you can get it starting January. Lotus Exige S According to the company, the new transmission comes with a Sport...
With the Lotus Motorcycles C-01 being already leaked in images some time ago, we used to questions ourselves if this sport cruise superbike would actually see the day on the roads. Well, now it is official that the Lotus Motorcycles C-01 will be coming with different colors, including the classic gold and black schemes, as well as a British racing...
When Lotus first announced their intention of building a bike, people were a bit unsure about this move, and information was slow to emerge. But in a recent spur, we got to admire some high res pictures of the Lotus C-01, and I, for one, am quite impressed. Lotus C-01 But after the initial shock of the awesome design (courtesy...
Not long ago, we were talking about a unique Lotus Esprit going on auction at the RM auction house. Used on the set of a James Bond movie, this Particular Esprit was a fully functional submarine, and now is a very special memorabilia. 007 Lotus Esprit The winner of the auction and new owner of the 007 Lotus Esprit is...
Not so long ago, Lotus shocked when they announced they would be stepping into the motorcycle making industry. And while this is new ground for them, expectations are running high for the British car maker. Lotus C-01 Rendering The news came with a teaser image that showed us next to nothing. While we will have to wait for more details...
Agent 007 has made quite a lot of fans over the years and the many movies released. And while the actor changed several times, the general charm of the character was kept. The movie series also got plenty of fans from the car enthusiasts pool, mainly because of the wild cars used by James Bond. James Bond Lotus Esprit Each...
Nowadays, most car makers are diversifying their vehicle line-up. This is a sane move, as the Chinese market is seeing a full bloom and the world starts to recover from the economic crisis. And while most are either going for SUVs or electric cars, Lotus decided to get into the bike building industry. Lotus C-01 Teaser Their first creation will...
There are a lot of different reason to recall a vehicle, some more serious than the other. While it is easy to understand why you would recall a car over brake failure, some other issues need a little explaining. This is the case with 28 Lotus Evoras, which are being recalled because a certain sticker is missing. Lotus Evora Such...
The British people from Lotus unveiled a special edition of the well-known Evora supercar for the local market. They also reveal full details and pricing for the new model. The new Lotus Evora Sports Racer benefits from the optional Sports Pack which adds a new rev limit, improved throttle response, a high-performance brake system and an improved DPM system. Lotus...
The Lotus Elise is considered by many to be the car that kept Lotus from dying back in the late 90's and while plenty of people don't really agree, it's very, very difficult to prove them wrong. Originally introduced in 1996, it was a major step up from the disappointing Lotus Elan, it took on the mid engine layout with...
The British at Lotus don't really aim too high when it comes to comfort and ergonomics. The first model to actually be comfortable from them is the Evora. Mostly they got it right. It's still a seriously sporty car that can perform beautifully on a race track but it's not a spine bashing kart. Lotus Evora S IPS The only...
