Ten days ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show the sun starts to rise for the dawn of Lotus' new era - the Elite will redefine "modern classic" Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it's not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0l V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km/h in approximately 3.5 to 3.7 seconds.
Elite Specification Layout Length Width Height Engine Hybrid technology Cylinder Capacity Power/Torque Rev limit 0-100 km/h Top speed CO2 approx (CO2/km) Weight Seats Transmission Drive Start of production Enters the market Price indication
2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive 4.60m
1.90m
1.32m Petrol, hybrid optional
Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
V8 5.0 litre
620 PS / 720 Nm
8,500 rpm
3.5 to 3.7 seconds 315 km/h
215 g/km**
1,650 kg 2+2
Full Hybrid transmission RWD Early 2014
Spring 2014
Circa ÂŁ115,000
Marcassus Sport