A new model Lotus Elite

Foreign media have mentioned several times that the biggest surprise in the Lotus Esprit New Paris, but this time is not right. Specifically, Lotus revealed the first details of the new Elite model, which directly attack the competition like the Aston Martin and his like. Regardless of the compact dimensions of only 4.6 m, the new Elite comes with a dramatic modern design and at the same time, while lowering the glass roof looks perfect.

Lotus revealed the first details of his latest short movie, and it is a car supersportskom Elite, which comes in a convertible version as well as a hybrid. The official presentation will take place in Paris at the end of the month.

The most important thing we have not yet mentioned, and that is that the Elite will also come in hybrid performance. Sources say the Lotus Elite will have a hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motor and the famous KERS system. With this venture, spupersportski Elite should not release more than 215 g / km CO2. The official presentation in Paris later this month, and the expected price is slightly above 100,000 euros.

The same perfection continues under the hood where the 5.0-liter V8 engine with 620 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Official details of performance have not been discovered, but with such an engine and a mass of 1650 kg, it is realistic to expect acceleration from 0-100 km / h within 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 315 km / h.