Hoever, the new Exige managed to impress us with a special version that was recently launched on the market, namely the Exige 350 Special Edition.

The model comes available at the exterior with a nice colour palette, including Essex Blue, Dark Metallic Grey, Old English White and Motorsport Black.

As aforementioned, the Exige, as most of other Lotus high-end models, comes with advanced aerodynamics and handling capabilities. At the exterior, the 350 Special Edition comes with the carmaker`s signature in terms of design, with the main focus on the car`s lightweight forged alloy wheels and a plethora of carbon tweaks inside.

We are looking here at bespoke access panel cover, lightweight carbon-fiber sports seats, black leather and Alcantara upholstery with contrast stitching, Lithium ion battery and more.

As for the car`s high-tech gizmos, these refer to the new entertainment system with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth, cruise control and so on.

In the engine department, the Lotus Exige 350 Special Edition packs a supercharged engine which is capable of delivering 345 horsepower, allowing a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a staggering 3.7 seconds. The topping is set at 274 km/h.

As for the pricing tag, this might be a spicy one, setting you back at 61,900 pounds in the UK or 81,900 euros in the rest of Europe.

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What is the most interesting about the car, is the sheer power it comes with under the hood. We are dealing here with a 1.8-liter flat-four turbocharged engine, capable of developing 243 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The carmaker claims a 3.9 second acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, at a topping of 154 mph.

The entire performance figures are built around the fitting of other goodies, like adjustable front anti-roll bar, Eibach coaxial coil springs, updated braking system or Bilstein dampers.

From a visual standpoint, the Lotus Elise Cup 250 is coming with a standout aerodynamic package, consisting of lightweight materials, lithium-ion battery, or the 17-inch forged alloy wheels, which provide more grip and greater stance.

In case you want more goodies, then you can also choose the Carbon Aero Pack for additional bucks, the package coming with custom front splitter, rear diffuser and wing, side skirts and other carbon fiber body parts.

The cabin has also received the carbon fiber seats, leather steering, Alcantara upholstery, or aluminum gear knob. The interior can also be had with the Clarion audio system with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity.

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And what better way to keep things rolling than bringing back to life some of its exclusive models, like the Exige, for instance.

The carmaker has recently launched an updated version of the iconic model, named the Exige Sport 350. We are dealing here with a lighter version, which shed off around 50 kg, and coming with a revised body style and some new goodies in terms of mechanics.

The model comes with an extremely aerodynamic body, louvered tailgate, along with other tweaks that make it really appreciated. The car also comes with a lighter battery and lighter engine mounts, an updated center console with exposed gearshift mechanism, lighter HVAC piperwork and improved sound insulation.

The Lotus Exige Sport 350 is extremely stable in tight corners, thanks to the new and more precise suspension system, being fitted with the Lotus Dynamic Performance Management, with three driving modes: Drive, Sport and Race.

In the engine department, the Lotux Exige Sport 350 comes with 345 horsepower, sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, at a topping of 274 km/h. The model is available in the UK at a base 55,900 GBP.

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Under the hood we find a potent 1.8-liter engine producing 217 horses and 184 lb-ft (249 Nm) of torque. Linked to a six-speed manual transmission, the 0-100 km/h sprint takes only 4,2 seconds with a top speed of 225 km/h.

With a total mass of just 932 kilograms, the Lotus Elise S Cup is certainly a beast and now, considering that you can drive it on a public road, it only get better.

At the exterior, the British model comes with a body kit including new fornt splitter, a rear wing, new winglets and a special rear diffuser. A special roll bar inside improves the rigidity and safety while a tweaked electrical system lets you upgrade the car even more.

Pricing on the new Lotus Elise S Cup starts at £43,500 in the United Kingdom. Anyone interested in the new model can already place an order as the company has started accepting them.

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We haven’t received an official announcement on that matter, but according to a report, the 2016 Lotus Evora would be coming next year in Geneva.

The model will come with some new and interesting updates at the body, while the interior will come with some tweaks as well. Unfortunately, there is no news concerning the powertrain it will come with, but we might presume that it would be the same with the present model.

Speaking about powertrain, the present Lotus Evora is powered by a 3.5-liter Toyota V6 unit, which outputs a total of 276 horsepower. A higher 2.5-liter Toyota V6 supercharged unit will churn out 345 horsepower. So we might think that the 2016 Evora model would come at least with the same power.

The Lotus Evora has first hit production line in 2009, being assembled in Hethel, Norfolk, England and it is offered with a 2-passenger coupe, or a standard-passenger coupe.

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However, the British folks at Lotus announced that the Exige S has now hit the 1000th milestone with top 3 countries in terms of popularity being Japan, UK and Switzerland.

The Lotus Exige S saw ‘the light” for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2012. The British two-seater packs a 3.5-liter V6 engine capable to deliver 350 horses and 400 Nm of torques.

These figures might not be very impressive but considering the model’s dimensions and weight, the performance is top notch.

“Our customers want a pure driving experience and the Exige S epitomizes the Lotus DNA of performance and handling excellence,” said Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Lotus.

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The upcoming Lotus Elise was first launched at the beginning of the year, with the company to work on a new version now, like the road version Elise S Cup R.

The test mule caught on shots reveals some serious differences between the track version and the road one, including the headlights and the taillights, as well as the different grille, which provides an extra cooling for the engine while being on track.

The Lotus Elise S Cup R, the road version, will be coming with the same aerodynamic body kit, which features changed side skirts, as well as modifications made at the rear wing, rear diffuser or the front splitter.

More than that, the Lotus Elise S Cup R, will also benefit a hardtop, the 17-inch forged alloy wheels or the polycarbonate rear window.

Inside, the Lotus Elise S Cup R will also tweak a lot of changes, but so far, the details list remains unknown, with the engine lineup also to remain a real mystery as well.

We should expect though a 1.8-liter four-cylinder supercharged unit, hooked to a 6-speed manual transmission.

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I am talking about a carbon-fibered Lotus C-01 motorcycle that really caught my attention. It is not THE outstanding bike, but it is surely worth mentioning.

The images with the C-01 were taken from Motorcycle News in the UK and reveal the upcoming of the new Lotus C-01. I was quite amazed by its design power cruiser-like, with a raked-out front end and huge wide rubber in the back.

Lotus C-01 is powered by a liquid-cooled V-twin engine, which is similar with the Austrian RC8R, but with more tuned features, to deliver its rough 200 horsepower.

As the title suggests, a carbon-fiber monocoque will house the bike`s powertrain, being surrounded by a traditional-looking black and yellow color scheme.

Form its aggressive look and power, we might think of the C-01 as being the future competitor for the powerful Ducati Diavel, as the first is supposed to be very quick in a straight line.

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The lightweight British sports car weighs only 924 kilograms and features a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FE engine.

The four-cylinder supercharged engine is linked to a six-speed manual transmission. At the exterior, Lotus offers new carbon fiber parts such as the front splitter, rear diffuser and wing, side skirts and 16-inch alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan Neova AD07 LTS tires.

In order to save weight, the company offers a hardtop and polycarbonate rear window. At the interior, you will find HANS racing seats, a special roll cage and a quick release steering wheel.

“The Elise S Cup R showcases the marriage of form and function perfectly so that performance is optimised yet retains its stylish and iconic aesthetic,” claims the company.

The 2014 Lotus Elise S Cup R is priced from £39,125 in the United Kingdom.

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Yesterday however we all witnessed that new player, which happens to be Infinity Racing Group. The allegedly minority shareholding however is a little more consistent, rising at 35% from all Lotus shares.

Wondering who Infinity Racing Group is? Shortly put, the group is made from several private investors from Abu Dhabi and America, in addition to a currently unidentified nation from the ones specialized in oil production.

Even so, Lotus will keep its management team with Eric Lux as CEO and Gerard Lopez as chairman. Both of them seem very confident in the positive effects of this change of strategy.

After the major inconveniences caused by Renault, Lotus has long been waiting to find a way and jump on top of F1’s most successful constructors.

As we are all curious to discover the impact of the new investors on Lotus’ rise, we cannot help but wait. Even so, the plus of technological expertise and high connections sounds promising.

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