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more about #lotus more comments → ArtForge: Camry Kit Car. Its the pipe for this one. #lotusevora more » Pessimippopotamus: It's Evo Mag's COTY, if that means something. It's also very pretty and it's a Lotus first of all. But the only gripe I have is that the rumored Espri... more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: I'd be all over this. Puts that 40 year old Porch design in the shade. Besides, there will never be a tenth of these as 911's, so you've got the dis... more » LuciferV8: The new Acura NSX is here - made by Lotus and powered by Toyota. I hope to God it sells like hotcakes, as my heart is overflowing with resentment dir... more » FTGDWolverineEdition'09: Please welcome the new Toyota NSX. #lotusevora more » Jeb_Hoge: I'd consider it, but it'd have to really impress me. But I think I'd probably rather have an NSX, even if I don't get the back seats. #lotusevora more » smalleyxb122: So what if the back seats are unsuitable for people with legs, the driver's seat looks like a nice place to spend some time. If my car buying budget ... more » weatherman: One might say it's a grand cheaper than a base 911, but I think it's more accurate to say it's $12k more than a base Cayman. It's a pretty car, and c... more » Paul Y. don't drive too fast.: I'd rather have a 911, for that kind of money (what's a few thousand?). On the other hand, I'm opposed to the Evora in principle. I recommend fitting... more » Malfunktion v2: There's a yellow one in my hometown in southern CA. It even has the same plaque on the side. #lotuseuropa more » Novaload: I know it's blasphemy, but from the side, that looks like a tiny El Camino with a bed cover. the profile doesn't exactly "flow." #lotuseuropa more » tonyola: This is one of the later Europas with the cut-down rear sail panels and the twincam Lotus/Ford engine. Haven't seen one on the street in ages. #lotuse... more » Maxichamp: It's like this one I saw, which commemorated Lotus's 1972 F1 Constructor's Championship. #lotuseuropa more » Vintage Racer - with V-12 goodness: A true Battle of Britain participant - a rare bird in the air.... #supermarinespitfire more » Vintage Racer - with V-12 goodness: Need to park one of these in Trafalgar Square as well.... owned by Paul Allen - flown this past September... #supermarinespitfire more » -
#newcars
Lotus Evora Priced At $73,500 For All Four Seats
The 2010 Lotus Evora four-seater's been priced at $73,500, making it four grand cheaper than a base 911. With 276 HP powering 3,046.8 Lbs, does that make it a nice pipe or a crack pipe? More » -
#downonthestreetbonusedition
Lotus Europa Down On The Los Angeles Street
This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we check out interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. Today has become a British Car DOTS-O-Rama Sunday! More » -
#planelopnik
Lotus Attempts To Merge Jalopnik, Planelopnik By Repairing Supermarine Spitfire
Lotus tasked itself with repairing a painstakingly accurate replica of a Spitfire fighter plane in preparation for the Battle of Britain's 70th Anniversary. Hey, can you think of anyone else with such an expertise in fiberglass? More » -
#tokyomotorshow
Supasse V: A Lotus Elise For The JDM Set
Supasse got its start making Lotus 7-like sports cars and is now taking the next step with the Supasse V, a mid-engined sports car with a 270 HP Mazda engine weighing in at only 1,874 pounds. More » -
#tokyomotorshow
Lotus Exige Scura Dons Badass Little Black Dress
The Lotus Exige Scura has debuted at that Tokyo Motor Show and she's more than just a snazzy black paint job. It's sporting launch control, tunable traction control and fully adjustable Ohlins dampers. Track day meets the dark side. More » -
#tokyomotorshow
Lotus Exige Scura: Lord Vader, Your Track Day Car Has Arrived
Just in time for this week's Tokyo Motor Show, Lotus has pulled the cloth off a limited-to-just-35-units Lotus called the Exige Scura. Scura means "dark" in Italian. In Japanese, however, it must mean something naughty. They'll call it "Stealth" here.
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#f1
New Lotus F1 Car: First Look
Here's a first look at the designed-from-the-ground-up car Lotus will return to F1 in next year. More » -
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#newcars
2010 Lotus Exige S240 Upgraded With Revised Aerodynamics, Adjustable Suspension
Lotus has made some minor changes to the 2010 Exige S240. Namely, a new front splitter, larger intakes and a higher, more rearward wing. It's the adjustable Ohlins dampers that get us excited though. More » -
#retro
Automotive Survivors Part II: More Cars Made For At Least 20 Years
When we had the 50 Cars Made For Over 20 Years list a few weeks back, we were deafened by the howls of outrage from those whose favorite cars didn't make the cut.
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#frankfurtmotorshow
Lotus Elise Club Racer: Classic Colors For The Modern Man
Based on the 134 HP Elise S, this 2010 Lotus Elise Club Racer is painted in "Old English White" which isn't meant to mimic the pallor of cider aficionados, but rather colors from Lotus's 1960s palette. More » -
#formula1
Lotus Returns To Formula 1!
The FIA has announced that a Lotus team comprised of Clark, Senna, and some guy named Nigel will be the 13th team on the grid next season. However, they'll be based in Malaysia, which seems rather odd. [BBC] -
#racecars
Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racer To Debut At Nurburgring
The Lotus Evora Type 124 is your basic Evora, stripped of all the creature comforts and made into an honest-to-God endurance racer. With 118 more HP, 440 lbs less weight — it's the car Mr. Chapman would've made.
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#ifeelgassy
Lotus Designs Extended Range Electric Crate Engine
For automakers heavily invested in light hybrids when extended range electric vehicles become the newest green fashion accessory, Lotus has developed the Lotus Range Extender, a self-contained EREV crate powerplant. It would seem Lotus is bringing "green" to the aftermarket. More » -
#carcrash
Lotus-Driving Father Nearly Kills Son In Street Race
An idiot allegedly racing his Lotus Elise against a Porsche around Salt Lake City crashed into an oncoming car last night. Making this worse: his son was in the passenger seat, and he's the one in critical condition. More » -
#moviecars
James Bond's New Submarine: The Acura NSX
Any cinephile petrolhead worth his salt will tell you underwater motoring requires the possession of a Lotus Esprit. But in the real world? As you see above, and in the epic video below, choose the Acura NSX. More » -
#engineoftheday
Engine Of The Day: Coventry Climax FW/FP
An industrial engine from a forklift company that went on to win at Le Mans? The four-cylinder, SOHC Climax FW started out powering water pumps on fire trucks, then had some serious diversification. More » -
#overthebackfence
Dodge Circuit EV Not Yet Dead?
Car and Driver's reporting the Lotus Europa-based Dodge Circuit EV electric car may not be dead after all, proven by multiple sightings of test mules at Chrysler's various testing facilities. More » -
#newcars
Proton Exora Turbo: The Lotus-Tuned MPV
Like Isuzu before them, Proton occasionally utilizes their ownership of Lotus to create tuned Malaysian vehicles. In this case, Lotus is turning their experience to the Mazda5-esque Proton Exora MPV. Respect the van. More » -
#nicepriceorcrackpipe
Blonde’s — Not Bond's — Esprit For A Shaken, Not Stirred $19,500!
You may not be licensed to kill, but that doesn't mean Nice Price or Crack Pipe can't find you a car to drive, and a beauty to seduce, so you can make believe, poseur. More »
