Frankfurt Auto Show; Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWYeldFKSubSn74vZ6cWM2QHFAu8CwUHR-E7b1OnwzntY_VlXYuYHGeR1TcT5PfOnLGIfFrH5eG1drVV2ubcuRtI6gTM0uNgAi9LK8306csr9L7jIxfWUu9Qr47Fq7RDLXHX1SZ4-STU/s1600-h/4327033.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382356319149932946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWYeldFKSubSn74vZ6cWM2QHFAu8CwUHR-E7b1OnwzntY_VlXYuYHGeR1TcT5PfOnLGIfFrH5eG1drVV2ubcuRtI6gTM0uNgAi9LK8306csr9L7jIxfWUu9Qr47Fq7RDLXHX1SZ4-STU/s400/4327033.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards.<br /><br />The Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar is the next step in the evolution of the Evora. The car will make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours which provides a great test for the Evora's performance, efficiency and durability under tough and demanding endurance race conditions.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />At the heart of the Lotus Evora are fundamental racecar elements: mid-engine layout, high-tech and super-stiff extruded and bonded aluminium chassis and very strong lightweight forged aluminium wishbones. All these elements mean that it is a natural evolution from the road going Lotus Evora to a competitive endurance racecar.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69ZfvMdS8IdAJp9uS-JvxA_KSOWcrAm-sWSWe2Eb_SQBnE-r9sQkWxUXpAT-G78lGY-VfKw2G1JZ5bKOgT_a1LI4ldxVWDDEgncGJHU-wDW9_EDACSqOG2766bI1sogEbKQoTyPNls2A/s1600-h/2798821.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382356250349744034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69ZfvMdS8IdAJp9uS-JvxA_KSOWcrAm-sWSWe2Eb_SQBnE-r9sQkWxUXpAT-G78lGY-VfKw2G1JZ5bKOgT_a1LI4ldxVWDDEgncGJHU-wDW9_EDACSqOG2766bI1sogEbKQoTyPNls2A/s400/2798821.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />From the outset the design team had intentions to take the Evora racing and the chassis was designed with this in mind. Endurance races are the perfect events to showcase the efficiency, handling and durability characteristics that have been fundamental to the concept of the Evora.<br /><br />The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has a race-tuned version of the mid-mounted Toyota V6 engine, with power increased to over 400 ps (depending on race regulations). Vehicle mass is expected to be reduced by up to 200 kg, bringing the weight of the racecar to less than 1200 kg (depending on race regulations).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkMkcY3QH9Yi-fFxkRbay4Zw5Zypsnumvww6nLu09U24Ua_koCOtU7Uy2XkG3HvCtJOnHE7XnUlTClk2Sfn4yfWmeDiLHpdSETTmL1Mfds8Y38OqVwWwQUjydmk1VC_AV4dFDlxx4zkg/s1600-h/9001145.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382356116174030242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBkMkcY3QH9Yi-fFxkRbay4Zw5Zypsnumvww6nLu09U24Ua_koCOtU7Uy2XkG3HvCtJOnHE7XnUlTClk2Sfn4yfWmeDiLHpdSETTmL1Mfds8Y38OqVwWwQUjydmk1VC_AV4dFDlxx4zkg/s400/9001145.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Further changes for the Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar include a six speed sequential paddle shift racing gearbox, full FIA specification roll cage, FIA-compliant 120 litre ATL fuel system, FIA fire extinguisher system, competition carbon fibre rear wing, diffuser and front splitter.<br /><br />The racecar is fitted with AP Racing 6 piston callipers front and rear, with a race-tuned Bosch ABS system, 4-way adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars. The racecar runs on 18" rims shod with Pirelli racing slicks and the wheels widths have been increased over the roadcar to 9 ½ J on the front and 11 J on the rear.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUBqJGSy_tCO5pmQxRdgomjODYX4L3zKrGfgqJWG3xeXe2EJ0DrOBA7OmB9FiChv_QlJolJIpFYwzpqfreUQhlHyRZTLwlCsB287wWFEtCy7cxyE52-HtpDVnmufLGm0nuQZ-B_MQuSg/s1600-h/5868362.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382355989020508514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjUBqJGSy_tCO5pmQxRdgomjODYX4L3zKrGfgqJWG3xeXe2EJ0DrOBA7OmB9FiChv_QlJolJIpFYwzpqfreUQhlHyRZTLwlCsB287wWFEtCy7cxyE52-HtpDVnmufLGm0nuQZ-B_MQuSg/s400/5868362.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The aerodynamically efficient Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar body design, made from lightweight composite and carbon fibre panels, remains predominantly unchanged from the road car, with the only modifications being to the lower sections of the front and rear clamshells and the side sills.<br /><br />Luke Bennett, Director of Lotus Cars Limited, said, "Motorsport has been in our blood ever since our founder, Colin Chapman, built the first Lotus back in 1948. We are proud of our motorsport history, which includes victories in Formula One, Le Mans, saloon car, rally car and sportscar racing around the world; more recently, we won the British GT3 Championship in 2006 with the Lotus Exige. The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar is from the same unique stable and we expect it to be a competitive racecar when we enter various endurance races next year."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uMIjjTk2ZSbz2uZQHG9CIYU1oG_j6IUzHSNvk2_LmJuzxAcSfT1TQsqxfPCPzydv1X19dWLB0Gyv9QB1J3FxWp0f0u_v28cL7H2XoY_DqkhyPPUdC1isp7HW2C4DyMXj_F4tOge5RJw/s1600-h/2768410.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382355771623980578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uMIjjTk2ZSbz2uZQHG9CIYU1oG_j6IUzHSNvk2_LmJuzxAcSfT1TQsqxfPCPzydv1X19dWLB0Gyv9QB1J3FxWp0f0u_v28cL7H2XoY_DqkhyPPUdC1isp7HW2C4DyMXj_F4tOge5RJw/s400/2768410.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Roger Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director for Group Lotus Plc said, "Every Lotus car is designed to be at home on the race track as well as the road, and the Evora is no different. Designed primarily as an everyday road car, the Evora's lightweight and stiff structure, its aerodynamics and performance means that it is perfectly suited to taming race tracks around the world, and we are looking forward to seeing the new Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar line up on the grid for the 2010 season."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_2vpr4a8YyRR0yCXzVqxvSOvkMQTxq21TaWT7zgJA8nR-1fHzEPsBx6a7-wKr3iIhCoozwj_lrEUe_4IFmdWzWkd_BhG4RRzVsmVorQyEAv3hYKYlcaYi7_RWCxexK5maFxqH3iSzd0/s1600-h/4515348.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382355555881396178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_2vpr4a8YyRR0yCXzVqxvSOvkMQTxq21TaWT7zgJA8nR-1fHzEPsBx6a7-wKr3iIhCoozwj_lrEUe_4IFmdWzWkd_BhG4RRzVsmVorQyEAv3hYKYlcaYi7_RWCxexK5maFxqH3iSzd0/s400/4515348.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The racecar is expected to compete in a number of endurance races in 2010/ 2011 forming part of a factory-supported race program. The races that are targeted are: The 2010 ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours (Nürburgring Nordschleife, Germany) in May 2010, Merdeka Millennium 12 Hours (Sepang, Malaysia) in August 2010, BritCar 24 Hours (Silverstone, UK) in October 2010 and the Dubai 24 Hours (Dubai Autodrome, UAE) January 2011.<br />Source: Lotus<br /><br /></span><p>

Frankfurt Auto Show; Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safe...

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Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy23dRmQ6oGQeol1Xne2hEG3gYEeRoPsthVRxGXNh0WBgLoH32MRulPsQ_JRrgsmU9ki2jf656c00JELAdEKRUoJXOQQNgN5sqbq8qd6acW-_uNR3xp6cX4PPgA_mUPCkhrdHVmEwFaPE/s1600-h/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380416838032127282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy23dRmQ6oGQeol1Xne2hEG3gYEeRoPsthVRxGXNh0WBgLoH32MRulPsQ_JRrgsmU9ki2jf656c00JELAdEKRUoJXOQQNgN5sqbq8qd6acW-_uNR3xp6cX4PPgA_mUPCkhrdHVmEwFaPE/s400/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-3.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a><br />The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar is the next step in the evolution of the Evora. The car will make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours which provides a great test for the Evora’s performance, efficiency and durability under tough and demanding endurance race conditions.<br /><br />Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar<br /><br />The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safety standards.<br /><br />The Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar is the next step in the evolution of the Evora. The car will make its 24 hour racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours which provides a great test for the Evora’s performance, efficiency and durability under tough and demanding endurance race conditions.<br /><br />At the heart of the Lotus Evora are fundamental racecar elements: mid-engine layout, high-tech and super-stiff extruded and bonded aluminum chassis and very strong lightweight forged aluminum wishbones. All these elements mean that it is a natural evolution from the road going Lotus Evora to a competitive endurance racecar.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWf7Yp9yLiRJ9Ki6Q4ukIg7SAkg4ZppsgavlxnWJUBYMoREBxZedMUe0rctwtXa8QK-_iPLwasv7tEHHOhQ4Vygv5bbMhkaKgtk_lvAuNxWyGYABNa1ZG0SxpYpzvk-0D5NysBQ4kbqXI/s1600-h/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380416452764550610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWf7Yp9yLiRJ9Ki6Q4ukIg7SAkg4ZppsgavlxnWJUBYMoREBxZedMUe0rctwtXa8QK-_iPLwasv7tEHHOhQ4Vygv5bbMhkaKgtk_lvAuNxWyGYABNa1ZG0SxpYpzvk-0D5NysBQ4kbqXI/s400/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 254px;" /></a><br />From the outset the design team had intentions to take the Evora racing and the chassis was designed with this in mind. Endurance races are the perfect events to showcase the efficiency, handling and durability characteristics that have been fundamental to the concept of the Evora. The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has a race-tuned version of the mid-mounted Toyota V6 engine, with power increased to over 400 ps (depending on race regulations). Vehicle mass is expected to be reduced by up to 200 kg, bringing the weight of the racecar to less than 1200 kg (depending on race regulations).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fhfmAzixCuWZA4VZXnPzr7H3S55-9QvaVIQaBL6qzFoVMTPcVp53vikiaew_wJPpCom_ARYxgaXWzQois_aeI90fL19eh0byaATa7i3DMUQt9R-usO7bben2y3wSFYjgUpzXyguyzLk/s1600-h/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380416107908641074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fhfmAzixCuWZA4VZXnPzr7H3S55-9QvaVIQaBL6qzFoVMTPcVp53vikiaew_wJPpCom_ARYxgaXWzQois_aeI90fL19eh0byaATa7i3DMUQt9R-usO7bben2y3wSFYjgUpzXyguyzLk/s400/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-4.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 255px;" /></a><br />Further changes for the Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar include a six speed sequential paddle shift racing gearbox,full FIA specification roll cage, FIA-compliant 120 liter ATL fuel system, FIA fire extinguisher system, competition carbon fiber rear wing, diffuser and front splitter. The racecar is fitted with AP Racing 6 piston callipers front and rear, with a race-tuned Bosch ABS system, 4-way adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars. The racecar runs on 18” rims shod with Pirelli racing slicks and the wheels widths have been increased over the roadcar to 9 ½ J on the front and 11 J on the rear.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIGleVT1xWyGWJthQMouzY_p1V246yGkEGcSBe7wjW-w6ITyqgA1sFnTjhaC76QS0nl5U37MNnA8pYpWmJQ3rnGHFpdkOniOGmvQJdhDE-7QDvvFY8cAKsK2mlffDA6vvOmrVNLh_efk/s1600-h/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380415949450014850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsIGleVT1xWyGWJthQMouzY_p1V246yGkEGcSBe7wjW-w6ITyqgA1sFnTjhaC76QS0nl5U37MNnA8pYpWmJQ3rnGHFpdkOniOGmvQJdhDE-7QDvvFY8cAKsK2mlffDA6vvOmrVNLh_efk/s400/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The aerodynamically efficient Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar body design, made from lightweight composite and carbon fibre panels, remains predominantly unchanged from the road car, with the only modifications being to the lower sections of the front and rear clamshells and the side sills. Luke Bennett, Director of Lotus Cars Limited, said, “Motorsport has been in our blood ever since our founder, Colin Chapman, built the first Lotus back in 1948. We are proud of our motorsport history, which includes victories in Formula One, Le Mans, saloon car, rally car and sportscar racing around the world; more recently, we won the British GT3 Championship in 2006 with the Lotus Exige. The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar is from the same unique stable and we expect it to be a competitive racecar when we enter various endurance races next year.”<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRx3urLX7lzSIPMPRm28DiDDCgHi0WqnzbFbqRkv6WjpS3jy5fbRsd7BHDZuJ0qXOcqmsBcmCc9ng-FOvgFXDWux3Lfuv19G0jnooopxuCqH9PidR3RHKFo-RWc4tbZa5sFb3I3Ru8xBo/s1600-h/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380415554380976930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRx3urLX7lzSIPMPRm28DiDDCgHi0WqnzbFbqRkv6WjpS3jy5fbRsd7BHDZuJ0qXOcqmsBcmCc9ng-FOvgFXDWux3Lfuv19G0jnooopxuCqH9PidR3RHKFo-RWc4tbZa5sFb3I3Ru8xBo/s400/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-5.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Roger Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director for Group Lotus Plc said, “Every Lotus car is designed to be at home on the race track as well as the road, and the Evora is no different. Designed primarily as an everyday road car, the Evora’s lightweight and stiff structure, its aerodynamics and performance means that it is perfectly suited to taming race tracks around the world, and we are looking forward to seeing the new Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar line up on the grid for the 2010 season.”<br /><br />The racecar is expected to compete in a number of endurance races in 2010/ 2011 forming part of a factory-supported race program. The races that are targeted are: The 2010 ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours (Nürburgring Nordschleife, Germany) in May 2010, Merdeka Millennium 12 Hours (Sepang, Malaysia) in August 2010, BritCar 24 Hours (Silverstone, UK) in October 2010 and the Dubai 24 Hours (Dubai Autodrome, UAE) January 2011.<br /><a href="http://www.zercustoms.com/photos/Lotus-Evora-Type-124/Lotus-Evora-Type-124-6.jpg.html">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar

The Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar has been developed from the award-winning Evora road car and is built to FIA regulations and safe...

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Frankfurt Motor Show: Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer Announced

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHY8XBr63hHWe6NMbPjewwn2OcqBgs51NUhAbsuMnMoOBXADcjRzMJ596CsxUg0GBL9vh_RWMbZGZl-fzaknMfRi85wFZYgy30YfaTP1RBFA7oCqqjGRXofkzGqtJm4QbfkfOSCHAnzw/s1600-h/Lotus-Elise-CR-11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377407065369173442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHHY8XBr63hHWe6NMbPjewwn2OcqBgs51NUhAbsuMnMoOBXADcjRzMJ596CsxUg0GBL9vh_RWMbZGZl-fzaknMfRi85wFZYgy30YfaTP1RBFA7oCqqjGRXofkzGqtJm4QbfkfOSCHAnzw/s400/Lotus-Elise-CR-11.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The Lotus Elise is a modern day classic.Lotus has a thing for special edition models. The latest one to come out of Hethel is the Elise S-based Club Racer (CR) and it will be displayed for the first time at the Frankfurt motorshow. Although it retains the base model's Toyota-sourced 1.8-liter engine and five-speed gearbox which is good for a 0 to 60mph sprint time of 5.7 sec (0-100km/h: 6.1") while returning 37.2 mpg UK or 7.6 lt/100km on the combined cycle, the CR introduces new color schemes, bespoke interior and lightweight components.<br /><span class="fullpost"> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmK3PYrZ1phbJzGp5xU7wQVyUyEsRNi5KCY5TVFq1c4YclDqaNcYLLxZ6SwAG-EtQe2dDkYUHvAfE3_gAK0sKDXHHnlfFpELKoLK0Z9oa4JBVYY4Du_QePiAgLxJanlFgaucDpLAmrm84/s1600-h/Lotus-Elise-CR-6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377405624091575426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmK3PYrZ1phbJzGp5xU7wQVyUyEsRNi5KCY5TVFq1c4YclDqaNcYLLxZ6SwAG-EtQe2dDkYUHvAfE3_gAK0sKDXHHnlfFpELKoLK0Z9oa4JBVYY4Du_QePiAgLxJanlFgaucDpLAmrm84/s400/Lotus-Elise-CR-6.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />A small-diameter steering wheel with leather edging and an on-center market helps with quick transitions on-track, and lightweight anthracite anodized six-spoke alloy wheels help deliver the driver's intentions to the road and the road's information to the driver.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AIjB_-lXfIN9j90XjPXH22IaljScUkk4qHmHxsXdkYaqC-qg6JlLIKvWliE1ZNE6z8SNbSMrpYOuTBZAzMa5CUHFrwe_eyTyW-jBzfHoEZt9YRfpF4Q5CNBugCz8qzZqon7BdHPtPCw/s1600-h/Lotus-Elise-CR-8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377405518529776642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8AIjB_-lXfIN9j90XjPXH22IaljScUkk4qHmHxsXdkYaqC-qg6JlLIKvWliE1ZNE6z8SNbSMrpYOuTBZAzMa5CUHFrwe_eyTyW-jBzfHoEZt9YRfpF4Q5CNBugCz8qzZqon7BdHPtPCw/s400/Lotus-Elise-CR-8.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Standard Elise seats get microfiber 'comfort pads' to add support without adding much weight, while the anthracite anodized gear knob and handbrake sleeve add a racing touch. A Club Racer (CR) logo is embroidered on the headrest, while the aluminum flooring in the footwells also bears the CR mark.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4UOe39jvjdBEVK1LEYI2vsbXM0Emg7xgZHQOQqVnkZJNE4Scxl2VfoZtYzrGy_n31vPh_ARKefF7B1KVbcKG0j1L7EmiIizawtpwFSgC6cHjIm2Aob66FjWvm5Uw-XjnWHFvA-vM6yc/s1600-h/Lotus-Elise-CR-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377405375603359266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS4UOe39jvjdBEVK1LEYI2vsbXM0Emg7xgZHQOQqVnkZJNE4Scxl2VfoZtYzrGy_n31vPh_ARKefF7B1KVbcKG0j1L7EmiIizawtpwFSgC6cHjIm2Aob66FjWvm5Uw-XjnWHFvA-vM6yc/s400/Lotus-Elise-CR-1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />The exterior body color theme is carried over to the interior and is combined with silver and black paint highlights while the seats get lightweight microfibre comfort pads.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ62aEOBvCn0WwtVxpcacfAyZtuhyphenhyphenJ5GFpksQ3LD9npyRKsGVDmHQsUd4ORv30yITW5lCmOY_YSBLlYMjqfGcGtm733iMFmPaVPgVjlPyKjLSjsbiqRwBT_ZX2kWkWJT_d8QLavuY_9ng/s1600-h/Lotus-Elise-CR-8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377405108943263394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ62aEOBvCn0WwtVxpcacfAyZtuhyphenhyphenJ5GFpksQ3LD9npyRKsGVDmHQsUd4ORv30yITW5lCmOY_YSBLlYMjqfGcGtm733iMFmPaVPgVjlPyKjLSjsbiqRwBT_ZX2kWkWJT_d8QLavuY_9ng/s400/Lotus-Elise-CR-8.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />The special edition Club Racer goes on sale in Europe on September 15 with retail prices set at €34,475 in Belgium, €34,175 in France, € 34,770 in Italy, CHF 48,820 in Switzerland, €33,125 in Germany and £25,712 in the UK.<br />via:<a href="http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/09/special-edition-lotus-elise-club-racer.html">carscoop</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Frankfurt Motor Show: Special Edition Lotus Elise Club Racer Announced

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The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IvcMKmDftUmSJVsV9Mbq_J8kFQz5-DuCjfa5Jm29kc9q3gpAZDXhEV5kMv5Bl_QuK79owPFDz15VP1H3Xdi0TqQVPadgfYst4BMY9WN2awnvBc2-PGnd4kbHAFkv6XOotuAhVCIEsD4/s1600-h/lotus+1-thumb-555x369.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164973328880802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2IvcMKmDftUmSJVsV9Mbq_J8kFQz5-DuCjfa5Jm29kc9q3gpAZDXhEV5kMv5Bl_QuK79owPFDz15VP1H3Xdi0TqQVPadgfYst4BMY9WN2awnvBc2-PGnd4kbHAFkv6XOotuAhVCIEsD4/s400/lotus+1-thumb-555x369.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Starting with the release of the Exige Cup 240 in '06, Lotus has built up quite the following for its track-focused but built-for-the-road model. For the 2010 variant called the Exige Cup 260, Lotus shaves off a few pounds by upping the carbon-fiber treatment.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DQgk0yhw-0nei_PqWDPB3jnS_FHyzvTBBktHt0w9E-6EXeWARqbxxULvfyHz3QlzYxUFoMeUkjRoY_fmFMBzBxMPwtJEiGRkcCANhphkdOTcO325Mn0mbuccNhMtrSPr2RqE2WTL5mE/s1600-h/lotus+4-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164901836643074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6DQgk0yhw-0nei_PqWDPB3jnS_FHyzvTBBktHt0w9E-6EXeWARqbxxULvfyHz3QlzYxUFoMeUkjRoY_fmFMBzBxMPwtJEiGRkcCANhphkdOTcO325Mn0mbuccNhMtrSPr2RqE2WTL5mE/s400/lotus+4-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Design-wise, the front end was restyled with a more angular air intake and a new aerodynamic splitter. By adding a carbon-fiber roof panel, rear tailgate, center tunnel, front splitter, side air ducts and rear spoiler, more than 25 pounds of weight was shaved - a hefty contribution to the close to 84 pounds total cut from last year's model.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FB5KKieqCKYVJIJDD23vxAxZAM5_Zw7LOVV2sjYlQndhwZrah1Es9s0njOGDztRQqTyr17onlGeUyvmCP8J79HqOTcP9omvgU_CoxQFEiqYMkm-e41UdAnWIjxEo2d_Gjq5rUoOwV3U/s1600-h/lotus+2-thumb-555x369.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164839127542818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FB5KKieqCKYVJIJDD23vxAxZAM5_Zw7LOVV2sjYlQndhwZrah1Es9s0njOGDztRQqTyr17onlGeUyvmCP8J79HqOTcP9omvgU_CoxQFEiqYMkm-e41UdAnWIjxEo2d_Gjq5rUoOwV3U/s400/lotus+2-thumb-555x369.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Handling is improved with its 30 percent stiffer rear chassis, forged alloy wheels wrapped in Yokohama A048 rubber and two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. Stopping power comes from huge 12.1-inch front and 11.1-inch rear cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs with AP Racing and Brembo calipers. Buyers can opt for a programmable launch control system that allows the driver to choose the number of RPMs they wish to use during a standing start.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChvrz_TTbbOuPTj1fih-6z4Jedq2yhCk5uS3C5QVaB_EOrOJq3IEabn2T7liCQY6e3h_VSdPF-DW_38RgLU5jwYPyAfup4TrC6TX7XSHYWn4ugsq4HlKiX5Om_z-hUfN95-iPgixfyk8/s1600-h/lotus+3-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164650518058562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjChvrz_TTbbOuPTj1fih-6z4Jedq2yhCk5uS3C5QVaB_EOrOJq3IEabn2T7liCQY6e3h_VSdPF-DW_38RgLU5jwYPyAfup4TrC6TX7XSHYWn4ugsq4HlKiX5Om_z-hUfN95-iPgixfyk8/s400/lotus+3-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" /></a><br />Taking design cues from the Exige GT3 racecar, the 260 has a supercharged and intercooled four-cylinder Toyota engine that makes the sprint to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds. It lays down 257 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque and comes standard with a lightweight flywheel, torque-sensing limited-slip diff, sports-type clutch plate and a smaller battery that further cuts weight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht48YMbO7yb4X5ih3LMHkb8xfNpN7W1AVfHWljavoXuokZVBQK9RRa4Jm7OoTPvwFMFsZzP6nzyl0WIK8r2q3tnfW3byUZQZbw2WPj0dhSwQRidKDR8MZIb_ZUSW1IzSbefApOznAkNzE/s1600-h/lotus+5-thumb-555x368.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375164587363594658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht48YMbO7yb4X5ih3LMHkb8xfNpN7W1AVfHWljavoXuokZVBQK9RRa4Jm7OoTPvwFMFsZzP6nzyl0WIK8r2q3tnfW3byUZQZbw2WPj0dhSwQRidKDR8MZIb_ZUSW1IzSbefApOznAkNzE/s400/lotus+5-thumb-555x368.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" /></a><br />he car retails for just under $75,000 in the U.K. and is street legal within the entire European Union and North America. <br />Source:<a href="http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2009/08/detailed-2010-lotus-exige-cup-260.html">blogs.edmunds</a><br /><br /></span><p>

The 2010 Model Year Lotus Exige Cup 260

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Hertz announces Lotus Elise, Exige rentals available in Italy

<center><img alt="Lotus Elise rental car by Hertz" height="269" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/6690867.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />You will now get another option if you are looking for a fast rental car in Italy. Hertz has inked a deal with Lotus to provide customers the opportunity to rent a Lotus Elise or Exige. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />Unfortunately, it appears the press release may have been sent out a bit too soon. The vehicle does not appear on the Hertz "Fun Collection" web page, and our search for the vehicle in one of the Rome locations turned up empty.<br />via:<a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/109070920357/hertz-announces-lotus-elise-exige-rentals-available-in-italy">worldcarfans</a><br /><br /><center><img alt="Lotus Elise rental car by Hertz" height="592" src="http://img.worldcarfans.com/2009/7/large/9456591.jpg" width="400" /></center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Hire your dream - Lotus cars now available for rental with Hertz Italy</strong></p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Lotus Cars Limited, the sportscar subsidiary of Group Lotus plc is delighted to announce a marketing co-operation agreement with the car hire company Hertz Italiana and to supply Lotus cars for its rental business in Italy.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Now driving enthusiasts, fans of the Lotus brand and those who want to drive cars from one of the finest sportscar marques in the world will be able to hire a Lotus Elise directly from Hertz Italiana S.p.A.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Lotus Elise SC sportscars will be available to hire from key Hertz centres throughout Italy from middle of July.</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Mr. Michael J. Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus plc, commented, "I am delighted that Lotus Cars has entered into this agreement with Hertz, giving us the opportunity to make our stunning world class sportscars available to the rental market. The iconic and multi award winning Lotus Elise and the stunning Lotus Exige are the perfect fun rental cars for those who desire exclusive and high performance motoring."</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Mr. Andrea Manni, director of the official Lotus dealer, ‘Lotus Rome' said, "For many, to drive a Lotus is to fulfill a lifelong dream and now, thanks to Lotus and Hertz Italiana S.p.A. this dream can be realised for a longer period than just a quick test drive at a Lotus dealer. We expect some drivers who hire an Elise or Exige from Hertz Italiana S.p.A to visit a Lotus dealership afterwards, as once you have experienced the exciting and adrenaline fueled capabilities of a Lotus, there is no turning back!"</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">Ing. Giuseppe Caminiti, Fleet Director for Hertz Italiana said: "We launched the Hertz Fun Collection last year to give our customers the possibility to drive the cars they have always dreamt of driving. The Lotus Elise SC is one of these dream cars and by including it in the Hertz's Fun Collection our customers have an opportunity to drive a real sportscar. We are honoured to be able to work with Lotus and are delighted that Lotus has created personalised versions of the Elise SC especially for Hertz."</p> <p style="font-style: italic;">To book a Lotus Elise car hire from Hertz, drivers are invited to contact Hertz on www.hertz.it or by calling the Hertz call center on +39-199-11-22-11.</p><br /><br /></span><p>

Hertz announces Lotus Elise, Exige rentals available in Italy

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Lotus becomes title sponsor of Lotus Challenge Series

<center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/28_lotus_challenge_but_april.jpg" width="400"></center><br />After attending the second event of the 2008 Lotus Challenge Series last May, we were convinced the up-start had potential. Lotus Cars USA seems to agree and has become the title sponsor for the 2009 season.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img alt="" height="268" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/01_lotus_challenge_but_april.jpg" width="400"></center><br />In its inaugural year, the series stuck to California for six of its events, along with two races at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada. For 2009, the campaign is expanding to ten events in the western US, including stints at Laguna Seca and Infineon, with four more events planned in Texas.<br /><br /><center><img alt="" height="266" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/22_lotus_challenge_but_april.jpg" width="400"></center><br />The series – part track day and part time-attack – brings together Lotus enthusiasts of all stripes, divides the field according to experience level and vehicle model/modifications, and sets them loose for a weekend of down-and-dirty track action. You can get all the details, along with the 2009 schedule, in the press release after the break, and check out the Lotus Challenge website to sign up for any of the 2009 events.<br /><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lotus-challenge-buttonwillow-april-2008/">More Photos</a><br /><br /></span><p>

Lotus becomes title sponsor of Lotus Challenge Series

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Custom Lotus Exige S

<center><img height="266" src="http://log.autogespot.com/05-2009/exigescud/th/1.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Some people can not help just to keep exotics when it comes to tuning. The most special cars are already a marvel to watch but that is not the case for everyone. On Flickr, we found photos of the Lotus Exige Scuderia. What thing? A Lotus Exige Scuderia. No, not officially by Lotus product but a Lotus Exige with a creative owner.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br /><center><img height="226" src="http://log.autogespot.com/05-2009/exigescud/th/6.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />Shame. That is the correct wording. The speed wonder that from Hethel Exige hot already very fast and very light. Why would there be many more plastic to confirm? The front is not even very substantially changed in comparison with the back.<br /><br /><center><img height="268" src="http://log.autogespot.com/05-2009/exigescud/2.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />The back needs a bit of very very similar to that of a Scuderia. Two pipes in the middle, gare a diffuser and a lot of plastic on the wheel where you are not happy. Then there is a mounted spoiler that is much larger than the standard spoiler on an Exige.<br /><br /><center><img height="268" src="http://log.autogespot.com/05-2009/exigescud/4.jpg" width="400" /></center><br />This Exige S has a supercharger Komotec Turbo Drive and runs the quarter mile "within twelve seconds.<br />Source:<a href="http://www.autogespot.com/item/4087/vers-van-de-pers-lotus-exige-scuderia/">autogespot</a><br /><br /></span>

Custom Lotus Exige S

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