Review: 2008 Lotus Elise SC - Red Cars do go Faster

After watching all the cars at the Rob Roy Hill Climb do a few runs and viewing a number of spills, we decided to take the Lotus Elise for a spin around the spectacular roads of King Lake, in the outer hills of Melbourne. Lotus kindly supplied us with the Elise Supercharged variant in the colour red, and it’s true… Red cars do go faster, much faster. I like to think of the racetrack like my mother, I only want to introduce her to serious girlfriends. The Elise coincidently is a female...

Read more New 2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260 - (Global)

Extensive use of carbon fiber and lightweight components for the latest homologated-for-the-road Lotus Exige Cup 260.

Read more 2009 Lotus Evora - (Australia)

Lotus Cars Australia has opened its order book for the Lotus Evora following confirmation the V6 sports coupe is expected to land in Australia third quarter of 2009.

Read more Review: 2008 Lotus Exige – “Not a Daily Driver”, Says Who?

Every review that you’ve read detailing any model in the Lotus range probably says that a Lotus is outrageously impractical and could not be used as a daily driver, with the Exige being the worst offender. Multiple statements such as: “A daily driver? For who!?” pop up again and again. Well, for all of those out there, let me end this long quest in search of a Lotus daily driver, I am one!

Read more 2009 Diamond Anniversary Lotus Europa Special Edition - (UK)

This year Lotus celebrates its 60th birthday and to properly mark the occasion, the British sportscar manufacturer has produced a real gem of a car – a fully customised, diamond-set Lotus Europa valued at £150,000 which will be launched at Lotus’ birthday celebrations in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.

Read more CGI: 2010 Lotus Europa i6 Concept - (Global)

Designer Idries Noah has shown his vision for the next Lotus Europa. He mentions his work has been inspired by the classic Europa with the high rear section, "it had character" he says. To him, the latest version looks very similar to the Elise and Exige model which does not carry the heart and soul characteristics of the original Europa.

Read more 2009 Lotus Clark Type 25 Elise SC - (Europe)

Jim Clark is considered by many as the finest and most naturally gifted racing driver of all time. He won the F1 World Championship twice for Team Lotus in 1963 and in 1965. In total, he won 25 Grand Prix races and was the first Briton to win the Indianapolis 500. Clark won a third of all the F1 races he entered, as well as racing in other formulae such as F2, F3 and Touring Cars. Typically he would race in as many as three different categories per race meeting! How many of the current crop of...

Read more Lotus to Develop OMNIVORE Research Engine - (Global)

Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE concept will employ novel engine architecture to achieve a high thermal efficiency when fuelled on any alcohols or gasoline.

Read more Lotus Evora in Detail - (Global)

With its stunning visual impact, exhilarating all-round dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.

Read more New Lotus Evora - (Global)

With its stunning visual impact, exhilarating all-round dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury, packaging and convenience, the Evora heralds an exciting new era for Lotus.

Read more New Lotus Eagle - (Global)

Eagerly anticipated and making its official global debut at the British Motorshow in London on July 22nd, the first all-new car from Lotus since the iconic Elise in 1995 will enter the sportscar market as the only mid-engined 2+2 in production. The new car, which is known only by its project name ‘Eagle’, is a more holistic offering than the Elise and Exige models that have been so massively popular with track day enthusiasts. The car, the name for which will be announced at the British...

Read more Lotus Eco Elise - (UK)

Sustainable materials, hemp, eco wool and sisal have been developed for body panels and trim and, combined with hi-tech water based paint solutions, showcase new affordable green technologies. The green credentials of the technology on show in the Eco Elise have been analysed throughout the lifecycle of the car.

Read more Lotus on the Race Pace - (Australia)

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 Lotus Cars Australia.

Read more Lotus Lightweight Structures Limited - (Global)

New Lotus Manufacturing Company Offers Greater Flexibility, Lower Weight Solutions and Reduced Time to Market for World’s Motor Industry. Group Lotus plc, the world famous sportscar manufacturer and globally renowned automotive engineering consultancy, announces the creation of Lotus Lightweight Structures, following the acquisition of Holden Lightweight Structures Limited today, 15th May 2008. Lotus Lightweight Structures, which employs 120 skilled engineers, technicians and sales...

Read more 2008 Lotus Elise SC - Blow Them Away!

Introducing the Supercharged Elise SC, the newest addition to the 2008 Lotus line-up.

Read more Lotus has it all wrapped up - (UK)

'Union Jack' Lotus Exige 'S' hits the great British roads It’s not unusual for a Lotus Exige ‘S’ to turn heads, but one particular car is rousing more curiosity than most. Covered in a patriotic red, white and blue Union Jack design, one Exige ‘S’ is the recent star of the Discovery Channel’s popular series ‘How Do They Do It?’. With its voluptuous curves and cut-away details, the Exige is one of the most distinctive and unique cars on the road, so it was a perfect choice for the ‘How Do They...

Read more Lotus Unveils Project Eagle Module and 200kw Exige

Two reveals of a different kind for Lotus in Geneva.

Read more Lotus Exige S Powers Up For 2008

The Lotus Exige S is back for 2008, faster, more powerful and better equipped.

Read more Lotus Entry Level 2-Eleven - (Europe)

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.

Read more 2008 Lotus Europa Range - (Europe)

Group Lotus plc unveils a new updated and significantly enhanced range of Europa’s at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show. Group Lotus plc unveils a new updated and significantly enhanced range of Europa’s at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor Show. The new entry level Europa is priced at £27,950 MSRP / €37,500, with the range topping Europa SE available for a competitive £32,995 MSRP/ €41,500 (Euro prices are without taxes, delivery & other related costs).

Read more Latest Track Car From Lotus Offers - (Global)

Lotus Sport, the motor sport division of Lotus Cars Ltd, has unveiled the MY2008 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260. Lotus Sport, the motor sport division of Lotus Cars Ltd, has unveiled the MY2008 Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260. A direct development of the 2007 Exige Cup Car, this year’s car has a revised engine management system to take the maximum power output to 257 hp (260 PS), up by nearly 5 hp (5 PS) over last year. Bespoke performance enhancements created to offer a car with even greater levels of...

Read more Lotus 2-Eleven Track Star To Debut At Sydney Show

The light, lithe and wickedly fast Lotus 2-Eleven will make its Australian debut and officially go on sale at the Australian International Motor Show in October.

Read more The Lotus 2-Eleven . . . Track Day Just Got Serious

Lotus Sport, the race car performance arm of Lotus Cars Ltd, unveiled the new Lotus 2-Eleven at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland during March 2007.

Read more Lotus Heritage And Engineering Philosophy Is Deeply Etched In Europa S

Stepping into a Lotus is not just about getting into the car, it is very much about entering an exclusive world of automotive experience and knowledge spanning over half a century.

Read more Safety Systems Offer Peace Of Mind For Europa S Drivers And Passengers

The key aspect to enjoyable driving is safety and in the case of the Europa S it has been a primary concern for designers and engineers in its development.

Read more Highly Efficient Turbocharged Engine The Key To Lotus Europa S

The Lotus has given Europa S a flexible and torquey, four cylinder, twin cam, multi-valve turbocharged engine and achieved the difficult task of combining the three major demands of modern automotive design - performance, fuel efficiency and low emissions.

Read more Europa S Interior Fits Like A Fine Leather Glove

From the moment you slide behind the wheel and slip into the ProBax technology seat there is a realisation that Europa S is very much a driver's car.

Read more Quality Manufacturing And Engineering Underpins New Europa S

In developing the new Europa S Lotus engineers focused on creating a scintillating driving experience while widening the appeal of the current Lotus range.

Read more Lotus Europa S Delivering Performance And Creature Comfort

Lotus Cars Australia has announced the launch of the Lotus Europa S, a new more user friendly model which compliments the simplicity and hard core performance of its siblings, the Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige.

Read more The New Lotus Elise S

Lotus re-enters the Mainstream Sportscar Market with a Vengeance at the Brisbane Motorshow!

Read more The Lotus Europa in more detail

The Lotus Europa S went from concept to production in just 28 months.

Read more The New Lotus Europa S

The new Lotus Europa S will provide Queensland Lotus customers with a spectacular preview at this year's Brisbane Motor Show, highlighting its significantly enhanced...

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