2020 Lotus Evija: Car maker returns to form with 2,000PS electric supercar
Powered by money from majority owner Geely, the Lotus Evija is the car maker’s first all new model in over a decade and it’s quite a headline grabber.
Powered by money from majority owner Geely, the Lotus Evija is the car maker’s first all new model in over a decade and it’s quite a headline grabber.
The Lotus Evija is the first new car developed under the control of Geely, and also the company’s first ever all electric model.
The 2020 Lotus Evija is an electric hypercar with over 1,471kW (1,973hp), 0-100km/h in under 3s, a top speed of 320km/h (200mph) and 400km (250mi) range.
The Lotus Evora GT4 race car concept previews the vehicle the company is prepping for the 2020 racing season in China.
The 2019 Lotus Evora GT4 Concept race car has hybrid body panels, adjustable aero, 8 point T45 roll cage, and racing seat and harness.
Lotus, majority owned by Chinese carmaker Geely since 2017, plans to build cars in China at a new factory being built in Wuhan.
Codenamed Omega, the new Lotus electric hypercar is being funded by new owner Geely, and is due to hit the streets in the early 2020s.
The 2018 Lotus Exige Sport 410 is based on the Cup 430, but is tuned more for the road. It has a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 with 306kW (410hp) and 420Nm (310 lb-ft), 0-60mph in 3.3s, and a dry weight of 1,060kg (2,337 lb).
The 2017 Evora GT430 Sport is the fastest road going Lotus with a top speed of 196mph (315km/h), a 430hp 3.5-liter V6, and lots of carbonfiber and titanium.
Only 30 race bred 2017 Lotus Elise Cup 260 models will be made with a 186kW (250hp) supercharged 1.8-liter, advanced aero, and lots of carbonfiber.