Lotus Elan Concept



The Lotus Elan is the beating heart of the new Lotus line-up. It's a high performance sports car, that much is clear, it's a Lotus after all, but thanks to some clever innovations the Lotus Elan also has everyday usability too. With a 2+2 variant, the Lotus Elan should be the only car you need.





Set for release during the second half of 2013, the Lotus Elan features a 4.0 litre V6 pressure charged engine capable of delivering up to 450 Ps and taking into consideration its relative light weight of 1,295 kg, the Lotus Elan's performance edges on supercar.


From a styling perspective, the Lotus Elan is built like an athlete with a muscular physique and perfect poise. It's a thoroughbred, rigid with tension, ambitious and addictive, nothing but best in class will suffice for this car.


It's not enough to simply provide performance and exceptional looks, innovation is also integral to the Lotus Elan's appeal. In keeping with the rest of the new Lotus range, the Elan features optional hybrid technology with KERS.


Lotus Elan Specification:
  •          Layout: 2 seater (optional 2+2), mid-engined, rear wheel drive
  •          Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional
  •          Hybrid technology: Optional KERS
  •          Cylinder: V6
  •          Capacity: 4.0 litre
  •          Power/Torque: 450 PS / 465 Nm
  •          Rev limit: 7,800 rpm
  •          0-100 km/h: 3.5 seconds
  •          Top speed: 310 km/h
  •          CO2/km: 199 g/km (using optional hybrid)
  •          Weight: 1,295 kg
  •          Seats: 2
  •          Transmission: 7 Speed DCT
  •          Drive: RWD
  •          Start of production: Summer 2013
  •          Enters the market: Autumn 2013
  •          Price indication: £ 75,000