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Lotus Evora Pricing to Start at $73,500 (U.S.)
November 16, 2009 10:00:00 PM
Featuring a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 engine, with 276 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, the Evora can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds.

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Lotus's Seven Year Product Plan Key Details Emerge - report
November 11, 2009 8:07:27 PM
The Lotus Esprit could be making a comeback after years in limbo. The iconic brand would feature a power-to-weight ratio similar to top contemporary German sports cars.

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Lotus Evora Platform details leak
October 29, 2009 4:23:28 PM
A leaked document gives new insight into the Lotus Evora platform, and its suitability as an EV and a Roadster. Could it wind up on other marquees, like the Elise?

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Rent a Lotus Exige for 458 Euros Per Day
October 27, 2009 7:45:41 PM

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Lotus Exige Scura Stealth Shows its Dark Side in Tokyo
October 23, 2009 5:50:00 PM
Featuring a matte black paint scheme with high gloss Phantom Black stripes, the Stealth looks ready to pound the road into submission.

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Lotus Exige Scura Special Edition Revealed
October 19, 2009 10:21:02 PM
Lotus will unveil this limited edition Exige Scura at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. Engine power is a supercharged 1.8 producing 191kW (260hp).

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New Lotus CEO Targeting Ferrari
October 7, 2009 5:53:01 PM
Proton Holdings, owners of Lotus, have finally woken up to what they bought 10 years ago. Company CEO reckons he can put the Brit back on par with past rivals like Ferrari and Lamborghini.

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Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar in Frankfurt
September 17, 2009 1:42:00 AM
The sexy 124 boasts a race-tuned Toyota V6 engine with upwards of 400 PS.

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Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar Revealed
September 11, 2009 6:35:00 PM
This is the One Twenty-Four, Lotus' latest endurance racecar. Based on the Evora, only much lighter, the car will take to the track during the 2010 season.

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Lotus Reveals 1.2L Three-Cylinder Range Extender Engine
September 8, 2009 4:43:11 PM
All-aluminum engine provides a peak torque of 107 Nm at 2,500 rpm and was designed specifically for use in a hybrid drivetrain.

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Lotus Elise Club Racer
September 4, 2009 4:43:48 PM
Designed to be throwback to the classic Lotus models of the 1960s, the Elise Club Racer is available in four retro colors.

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2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260 receives Exige GT3 upgrades
August 27, 2009 7:10:32 PM
The 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260 has the body of the Exige S and the technology of the Exige GT3 racecar. Full details inside.

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Lotus USA announces supercharger kit for Elise and Exige models
August 4, 2009 1:25:42 AM
Lotus Cars USA is offering a full factory-engineered and warranty compliant "aftermarket" supercharger kit for its Elise and Exige customers. The kit ups power to 218hp and torque to 210Nm at a lower ...

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Hertz announces Lotus Elise, Exige rentals available in Italy
July 9, 2009 10:07:33 PM
Hertz has signed a deal with Lotus to provide customers with either an Elise or an Exige rental car. Full details inside.

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Lotus Elise Black & White Editions Announced - Porsche envy
July 2, 2009 5:54:12 PM
Inside you will find photos of two new Lotus Elise special editions, with full details and pricing.

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New Lotus Esprit set for Release in 2012
June 22, 2009 3:32:26 PM
This is the latest drawing of the potentially upcoming 2012 Lotus Esprit. The car could feature a longer, wider stance that allows it to take full advantage of a powerful V8 engine.

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Lotus Cars threatens legal action against 2010 F1 entry
June 11, 2009 4:30:01 PM
The Lotus Cars company has followed the Brabham family in distancing itself and threatening legal action against a proposed formula one team bearing its name.

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Team Lotus set for F1 return with Litespeed
June 7, 2009 8:31:49 PM
Even without current grandees like Ferrari and McLaren, formula one could potentially have yet another famous name on the 2010 grid.

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Custom Lotus Exige S from Mexico
May 25, 2009 1:30:49 PM
Video shows Lotus Exige S roaming the streets of Monterrey, Mexico. The Exige S comes with a supercharged 1.8 liter DOHC engine with variable-valve timing supplied by Toyota. It is offered in North Am...

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Lotus Exige 270E Tri-Fuel headed for production?
May 7, 2009 12:32:35 PM
Could Chinese demand for the Lotus Exige 270E Tri-Fuel concept car drive Lotus into producing it? When it comes to cleaner cars anything seems possible.

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Lotus Elise PURIST Edition Announced for US
May 1, 2009 11:24:52 AM
The new Lotus Elise Purist is to be immediately added to US Lotus dealership floors. It uses lightweight construction materials but does not compromise comfort. Pricing is US$43,995.

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Lotus Exige EV Project Commissioned by UK's Ecotricity
March 18, 2009 7:44:07 PM
British wind energy firm Ecotricity is behind the development of an all-electric Lotus Exige concept. Once completed, the car should go 0-60mph in four seconds, have a top speed of over 140mph, and t...

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Lotus Evora Convertible Penned to Arrive in 2011
March 13, 2009 12:01:30 AM
The convertible Evora will feature a fabric roof that is removed manually. The Evora comes with a Toyota-supplied, 276 hp, 3.5 liter V6 that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in about 5 seconds and t...

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Lotus Evora Launch Edition with European Pricing Announced for 2010MY
March 4, 2009 7:00:00 PM
Lotus Evora Launch Edition is only 2+2 mid-engine sports car on the market. Forward and reverse motion on the Evora is provided by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 PS and 342 Nm of torque.

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New Lotus Exige S Facelift MY 2010 Revealed in Geneva
March 4, 2009 1:30:00 PM
Introducing the facelifted 2010 Lotus Exige S, with better aerodynamics making the car much more efficient.

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Lotus Omnivore Flex-Fuel Engine Concept Unveiled Prior to Geneva Debut
February 25, 2009 10:20:00 PM
The Lotus Omnivore engine concept will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Using innovations like a two-stroke cycle and alcohol-based fuels the Omnivore heralds a cleaner future for the British bra...

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UK Garage Presents Lotus Extrema
January 26, 2009 3:25:35 PM
The Lotus Extrema range of cars by Italian tuner UK Garage is based on the Exige Mk1. Harnessed power figures range from 300hp to 647hp in a light-body car that weighs up to 1,000kg.

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All Carbon-Fiber Lotus Elise is One-of-a-Kind
January 15, 2009 5:46:45 PM
TW Auto Limited of Hong Kong took six months to make all-carbon fiber version of 2002 Type 72 JPS Lotus Elise for customer Jimmy Wong, achieving a weight reduction between 66 and 88 pounds on the alre...

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Rumors: New Lotus Esprit postponed until 2011
January 9, 2009 11:10:45 PM
Lotus delays new Esprit, possibly due to its development of a hybrid drivetrain for the new supercar. Lotus is said to be employing BMW's 4.4 liter, bi-turbo V8 for the new Esprit, which may be part o...

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350bhp Surpercharged Lotus Evora in the Works?
January 8, 2009 7:34:19 PM
A 350hp Lotus Evora could be just below the Lotus development radar for a 2011 launch date. According to an insider, the supercharged Evora would break the 5 second barrier in sprint times.

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