Ten days ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Showthe 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, whathides 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

LayoutLengthWidthHeightEngineHybrid technologyCylinderCapacityPower/TorqueRev limit0-100 km/hTop speedCO2 approx (CO2/km)WeightSeatsTransmissionDriveStart of productionEnters the marketPrice indication

2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive4.60m1.90m1.32mPetrol, hybrid optionalHybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERSV85.0 litre620 PS / 720 Nm8,500 rpm3.5 to 3.7 seconds315 km/h215 g/km**1,650 kg2+2Full Hybrid transmissionRWDEarly 2014Spring 2014Circa £115,000

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