Classic Car News: Lotus Goes Hybrid
The legend of the Lotus can be traced back to 1948 with the creation of the Mark 1 model, â??which was based on an old Austin Sevenâ?, reports LotusCars.com, and was the vehicle that sparked the innovation of many classic cars to follow. Lotus can boast vehicles that are â??powerful, light in weight, and endowed with exceptional road holding and handlingâ?, describes ClassicCarsForSale.co.uk. The Lotus Elan proved to be an immense commercial success, despite only around 9,000 being produced back in 1973 â?? meaning if you want to get your hands on one of these vintage cars you will have to search long and hard.
Modern day Lotus cars have come a long way since the Elan, with 2010 seeing the introduction of the first ever hybrid Lotus. The Lotus Evora hybrid concept has been described on PistonHeads.com as a â??high performance technology demonstratorâ?, which provides 408bhp and 590lbs of torque via a combination of twin electric motors.
The green generation is here and Lotus is contributing with its environmentally friendly concept car, and making sure it doesn’t leave a carbon footprint behind. Lotus is determined, however to leave some (tread) marks behind, as the Evora has an engine with 47bhp at 3500 rpm, which can convert â??mechanical energy to electrical energy via the integrated electrical generator to replenish the battery pack charge and provide additional vehicle rangeâ?, reports PistonHeads.com â?? meaning there will be more than enough force to power this vehicle.
As with most new concepts, there is always some scepticism, which in this case focuses on how often refuelling is needed for hybrid vehicles. To put those doubts to rest, PistonHeads.com has revealed that â??the electric motors can get the concept to 60mph in less than four seconds, while the range extender can get the Evora 300 miles before a recharge is requiredâ?.
The roar of a classic sporty car engine is a sound that brings joy to our ears, but hybrids with their smooth silent engines seem to lack this va va voom. However, Lotus has come up with an ingenious idea of creating artificial noises both inside and outside the vehicle. The fake engine sounds are generated by what Lotus calls â??HALOsonic sound technology and consists of synthetic noises via mounted speakers at the front and rear of the carâ?. Not only will driving this hybrid be a sound experience, but for pedestrians the engine noises will ensure they also feel safe and secure.
If you can’t wait to see this concept car, which PistonHeads.com are referring to as â??a serious contender for the weirdest Lotus ever awardâ?, the Evora 414E will be unveiled at the Geneva Show at the beginning of March.
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