2010 Lotus Europa i6 Concept Design by Idries Noah

This is a concept from designer Idries Noah the Europa i6 which looks a bit like the Elise/ Exige. It is a mid engined car with 2.0L inline 6. Supercharger and intercooler, weight- 2030 lbs and achieving a top speed of 165 mph and 0 to 100 in 7 seconds. More pictures after the break.

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2010 Lotus Europa i6 Concept Design by Idries Noah

This is a concept from designer Idries Noah the Europa i6 which looks a bit like the Elise/ Exige. It is a mid engined car with 2.0L inline 6. Supercharger and intercooler, weight- 2030 lbs and achieving a top speed of 165 mph and 0 to 100 in 7 seconds. More pictures after the break.

[via Serious Wheels]

Lotus Device Makes Fake Noise for Hybrids

The new system, dubbed "Safe and Sound" generates artificial noise that sounds like a normal gas-powered combustion engine.

Lotus, the British performance carmaker, has introduced a new device that makes hybrid cars louder. Since hybrid cars first hit the market, concerns have been raised about the potential risk to blind pedestrians—as well as children and cyclists—who may not hear hybrids, which can be very quiet. Citizen organizations, such as the National Federation of the Blind, have pushed for legislation to address the issue.

Lotus engineers believe they have a solution. The new system, dubbed "Safe and Sound," was designed to generate artificial noise mimicking a gas-powered combustion engine. It utilizes an external waterproof speaker positioned next to the car's radiator which emits fake engine noise during electric-only operation. The sound also changes frequencies based on the car's speed to simulate common engines. And because the speaker faces to the front, the noise is virtually inaudible to occupants of the vehicle. Lotus used the Toyota Prius to demonstrate the device.

"Our advanced external sound synthesis technology increases pedestrian safety, while retaining the car's environmental benefits," said Mike Kimberly, chief executive officer of Group Lotus, in a company press release. "We hope that legislators introduce minimum noise requirements for vehicles to encourage the adoption of technologies such as ours." There is no indication when Lotus might bring its technology to market, or how much it would cost.

Earlier this year, Lotus created a new research group solely for developing electric and hybrid technology—but has not announced production plans for its own hybrid vehicle.

Lotus Device Makes Fake Noise for Hybrids

The new system, dubbed "Safe and Sound" generates artificial noise that sounds like a normal gas-powered combustion engine.

Lotus, the British performance carmaker, has introduced a new device that makes hybrid cars louder. Since hybrid cars first hit the market, concerns have been raised about the potential risk to blind pedestrians—as well as children and cyclists—who may not hear hybrids, which can be very quiet. Citizen organizations, such as the National Federation of the Blind, have pushed for legislation to address the issue.

Lotus engineers believe they have a solution. The new system, dubbed "Safe and Sound," was designed to generate artificial noise mimicking a gas-powered combustion engine. It utilizes an external waterproof speaker positioned next to the car's radiator which emits fake engine noise during electric-only operation. The sound also changes frequencies based on the car's speed to simulate common engines. And because the speaker faces to the front, the noise is virtually inaudible to occupants of the vehicle. Lotus used the Toyota Prius to demonstrate the device.

"Our advanced external sound synthesis technology increases pedestrian safety, while retaining the car's environmental benefits," said Mike Kimberly, chief executive officer of Group Lotus, in a company press release. "We hope that legislators introduce minimum noise requirements for vehicles to encourage the adoption of technologies such as ours." There is no indication when Lotus might bring its technology to market, or how much it would cost.

Earlier this year, Lotus created a new research group solely for developing electric and hybrid technology—but has not announced production plans for its own hybrid vehicle.

Lotus Believes the Evora is the Vital Accessory for the Modern Woman…

Unless modern women have changed so much these days that they prefer hopping into a sportscar for an exhilarating drive on the race track or a nice twisty B-road over shopping at the mall, we fail to see the reason why Lotus thinks that its new mid-engined 2+2 Coupe is the “vital accessory for a modern woman” in its secondary press release on the Evora.

The only reasonable answer we can find is that the new press release is aimed towards female lifestyle magazines – you know, the kind that believe that Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t look like a starved horse. However, even if that’s the case, we’re still trying to figure out how the Evora is a "cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4x4’s...

Press Release

The vital accessory for the modern woman is the new, seductive sportscar from Lotus.

The Lotus Evora is sleek, sophisticated and socially aware. Coupling stunning looks and agile performance its impressive green credentials, prove that Evora is a cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4x4’s. Emissions for the brand-new sportscar are on target to beat the 225 grams of CO2 per kilometre threshold above which UK road tax rapidly increases.

Presenting the best of British design, the Evora is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Combining 60 years of sportscar expertise and beautifully crafted with fluid lines, the Evora has both power under the bonnet and looks to kill. This combination is fast positioning the Evora as a must have item, but you won’t be able to get your hands on one until spring 2009 when the car goes on sale in the UK.

Each car is hand built in Norfolk, UK and with Lotus’s anticipated production of only 2000 Evora’s each year the exclusive and unique nature of this stunning car is rousing extraordinary interest with many A-listers lining-up to drive the car, including Kelly Rowland and Charlotte Church.

Inside the Evora the new Lotus is both stunning and luxurious and provides drivers with high quality tactile materials and thoughtful details. Its elegantly styled cabin is sumptuously trimmed with rich leather and features contemporary brushed aluminium surfaces, whilst the latest in-car entertainment equipment adds comfort to style for optimum driver indulgence. A 2+2 passenger configuration, children can sit comfortably in the rear of the Evora and the boot is large enough for the weekly shop or a couple of overnight bags perfect for a business trip or a weekend away at the latest boutique hotel.

The Evora is not just a practical, ecological, stunning car – it’s a true sportscar with power and speed. It’s a car for girls who want to have serious, sophisticated fun and the instant antidote to the stresses everyday life throws at today’s professional, stylish woman. Driving this car gives you an instant and addictive buzz, the commute has never been so much fun!

Lotus Believes the Evora is the Vital Accessory for the Modern Woman…

Unless modern women have changed so much these days that they prefer hopping into a sportscar for an exhilarating drive on the race track or a nice twisty B-road over shopping at the mall, we fail to see the reason why Lotus thinks that its new mid-engined 2+2 Coupe is the “vital accessory for a modern woman” in its secondary press release on the Evora.

The only reasonable answer we can find is that the new press release is aimed towards female lifestyle magazines – you know, the kind that believe that Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t look like a starved horse. However, even if that’s the case, we’re still trying to figure out how the Evora is a "cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4x4’s...

Press Release

The vital accessory for the modern woman is the new, seductive sportscar from Lotus.

The Lotus Evora is sleek, sophisticated and socially aware. Coupling stunning looks and agile performance its impressive green credentials, prove that Evora is a cool and eco-friendly alternative to gas-guzzling 4x4’s. Emissions for the brand-new sportscar are on target to beat the 225 grams of CO2 per kilometre threshold above which UK road tax rapidly increases.

Presenting the best of British design, the Evora is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Combining 60 years of sportscar expertise and beautifully crafted with fluid lines, the Evora has both power under the bonnet and looks to kill. This combination is fast positioning the Evora as a must have item, but you won’t be able to get your hands on one until spring 2009 when the car goes on sale in the UK.

Each car is hand built in Norfolk, UK and with Lotus’s anticipated production of only 2000 Evora’s each year the exclusive and unique nature of this stunning car is rousing extraordinary interest with many A-listers lining-up to drive the car, including Kelly Rowland and Charlotte Church.

Inside the Evora the new Lotus is both stunning and luxurious and provides drivers with high quality tactile materials and thoughtful details. Its elegantly styled cabin is sumptuously trimmed with rich leather and features contemporary brushed aluminium surfaces, whilst the latest in-car entertainment equipment adds comfort to style for optimum driver indulgence. A 2+2 passenger configuration, children can sit comfortably in the rear of the Evora and the boot is large enough for the weekly shop or a couple of overnight bags perfect for a business trip or a weekend away at the latest boutique hotel.

The Evora is not just a practical, ecological, stunning car – it’s a true sportscar with power and speed. It’s a car for girls who want to have serious, sophisticated fun and the instant antidote to the stresses everyday life throws at today’s professional, stylish woman. Driving this car gives you an instant and addictive buzz, the commute has never been so much fun!

2009 Lotus Evora

Project Eagle has finally been unveiled today at the 2008 British Motor Show as the Evora, and Lotus is beaming over its little eaglet. It is mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 2,976 lbs. The Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous N��rburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive - even when clad with the full development disguise that hid the beautiful lines from the prying motor-industry paparazzi. The car will start hitting dealerships in the U.K. in the spring of 2009, with only 2,000 made and priced at £45,000 apiece.

2009 Lotus Evora

Project Eagle has finally been unveiled today at the 2008 British Motor Show as the Evora, and Lotus is beaming over its little eaglet. It is mid-engined 2+2. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 280 PS, and weighing just 2,976 lbs. The Evora promises breathtaking performance. During preliminary testing around the famous N��rburgring, the Lotus chassis engineers report that it is extremely agile and great fun to drive - even when clad with the full development disguise that hid the beautiful lines from the prying motor-industry paparazzi. The car will start hitting dealerships in the U.K. in the spring of 2009, with only 2,000 made and priced at £45,000 apiece.