2010 Lotus Elite Concept

Lotus Elite Concept hopes will bring a sense of dignified grace in appearance, movement, stylish and elegant. It’s compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate.

It is offers the very latest technological innovations Lotus. The slick retractable hard top version and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.

Lotus Elite Concept Specification

* Layout: 2 2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive
* Dimensions

• Length: 4.60m
• Width: 1.90m
• Height: 1.32m

* Engine

• Type: Petrol, hybrid optional
• Hybrid technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
• Cylinder: V8
• Capacity: 5.0 litre
• Power: 620 PS
• Torque: 720 Nm
• Rev limit: 8,500 rpm

* Performance

• 0-100 km/h: 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
• Top speed: 315 km/h

* CO2 Emissions: 215 g/km (using optional hybrid)
* 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: ca. £115,000