Lotus has announce the introduction of the entry level 2-Eleven along with a range of Lotus Sport performance options. The Lotus 2-Eleven entry level has a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h) and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration time of 4.3 seconds. With the Lotus Sport performance options added the Lotus 2-Eleven boost 242 Nm (179 lb.ft) of torque and a 150 mph top speed. The Lotus 2-Eleven entry level comes with a 252 bhp, 188 kw power upgrade, and the price will starts at £27,995. Press Release Choosing your track day performance car has just become a lot more exciting with the introduction of the entry level 2-Eleven and extensive range of Lotus Sport performance options. Choosing your track day performance car has just become a lot more exciting with the introduction of the entry level 2-Eleven and extensive range of Lotus Sport performance options. £27,995 MSRP inc VAT in UK €34,695 excluding tax, duties & delivery charges CHF 55,955 excluding tax, duties & delivery charges The lat... Read More

 
Lotus will turn 60 on this year, and they had announced for it’s planning for a number of events with the highlight being an event held at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, England on 14th September 2008, that will be opened by Hazel and Clive Chapman. Colin Chapman, following his theory of performance through lightweight, built its first race car back in 1948. Press Release 60 years of world class innovation from Britain’s finest sports car manufacturer. In this its 60th year, Group Lotus plc is taking the ‘diamond’ element of their anniversary to heart and is celebrating in style. A variety of high profile events have been planned for 2008 that will pay homage to the heritage of the marque and look forward to the future of the international brand. The pinnacle of the campaign is a landmark event held at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, England on 14th September 2008 and will be opened by Hazel and Clive Chapman. Lotus has a history of holding fantastic public events and ... Read More

 
Lotus has announced that they has created a new group for research and development which will be focused solely on electric and hybrid vehicles. The introduction of the group shows Lotuss interest in the increasing importance of hybrid and electric cars. The research and development group will be led by Phil Barker. Phil Barker is an Executive Engineer working on hybrid and electric vehicles, who has been with Lotus since 2003. CEO, Mike Kimberley said that the new team will support the companys strong global growth on ecological technologies, and he is very pleased with the formation of the new team. We have an intensely proactive growth plan over the next five years and we are already seeing substantial increases in third party client work for our global client base, of which considerable research and development into hybrid and electric vehicles is a major part, said Kimberley. Press Release Lotus Announces Introduction of Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Group Lotus Engineering, the ... Read More

 
Stanstead based Castle Lotus announced that will raise money for charity this Christmas through Lotus online sales by teaming up with internet shopping portal TheGivingMachine. The Lotus online sales consist of a variety of Lotus models ranging from toy and model cars to the real thing. Ian Cunningham of Castle Lotus said, “Were delighted to be involved in this initiative to help the wider community. Christmas is about giving and were happy to donate 2.25% of the price of a Lotus bought via TheGivingMachine to good causes selected by our customers.” Press Release: Stanstead based Castle Lotus is taking a new and innovative approach to supporting charity this Christmas by teaming up with internet shopping portal TheGivingMachine to sell Lotus cars online. Internet shopping is massively popular, and never more so than at Christmas so it’s refreshing to learn that there is a way of shopping online whilst contributing to your favorite school or charity. Institute of Fundr... Read More

 
Lotus has made announcement that it has secured the allocation of the first four Lotus Sport Exige GT4 race cars that will be ready for the 2009 season. Powered by the 1.8-litre VVTL-i engine, the Lotus Sport Exige GT4 is develops 179kW and features a new aerodynamic package. Lotus also confirmed the availability of the Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260 version, which is a race-ready evolution of the Lotus Exige S. However, full details on the Lotus Sport Exige GT4 and the Cup 260 will be announced in the near future. Press Release Lotus broadens Australian motorsport eligibility. Following the new and exciting evolution of the GT Championship, series organisers range of Lotus vehicles to race within the new three-tier structure. This is to allow new and existing Lotus vehicles to enter and be highly competitive in a national category. With previous GT Championship catering solely for GT3 specification cars, the recent announcement of three-class structure is met with much enthusiasm within Lo... Read More