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[VIDEO] Looking to go racing? Lotus Motorsport can help…

June 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Have you done a couple of track days in your Lotus and feel it time to take it to the next level? Lotus drivers Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Jimmy Vasser, Takuma Sato, Johnny Mowlem and James Rossiter talk about the current range of Lotus Motorsport products including the Evora GT4, Evora GTE and Evora Enduro plus the F1 inspired T125 which is currently undergoing final development on site at Hethel in our video. All of these cars are available now with the T125 available for order along with the Exos Experience which goes with it which includes having a custom colour … [Read more...]

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The Dawn of a New Era – One year on…

June 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
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It's been 365 days since Lotus announced to the world's press that there were 6 new cars in the pipeline, there was a new board of Directors and the company was making a transition from a niche sports car manufacturer to high end super car territory. Have they been successful so far? What's been achieved, what's to come? Lotus CEO Dany Bahar tells us that the company are confident that they are on track with his ambitious 5 year plan, put into place 17 months ago. They have ticked all of the expected economic and technological boxes and reached all milestones which … [Read more...]

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[VIDEO] Lotus T125 – The Story So Far

June 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lotus T125

As part of our exclusive video series, currently focussing on the Lotus T125 please enjoy 'The Story So Far'. Lotus CEO Dany Bahar is joined by Cosworth Technical Director Bruce Wood, Lotus T125 Test Driver and Works Racing Driver James Rossiter and more giving you a unique insight into the design and philosophies behind this unique car. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mniPDFMmxg … [Read more...]

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[VIDEO] Lotus T125

June 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Lotus T125

The Lotus 125 is an exclusive ultra high performance F1™ inspired race-car complete with Cosworth 3.5 litre GP V8 engine producing 640bhp linked to a six-speed semi automatic gearbox with paddle shift. A bespoke carbon composite with nomex and aluminium core chassis with carbon composite panels contribute to a super light weight of just 560kg resulting in a phenomenal power to weight ratio of nearly 1000 hp per tonne. Unlike a Formula One car however, an army of technicians and mechanics is not required to start the engine and keep the car running. The start … [Read more...]

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Mansell Back On Track With Lotus

January 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Three decades after his F1 debut in a Lotus, Former F1 World Champion Nigel Mansell OBE takes to the track in the Lotus Type 125. Lotus Motorsport are delighted to announce a new ambassador in the form of Nigel Mansell. Mansell will also complete the Type 125 test driver line-up as he joins fellow former F1 driver Jean Alesi and Lotus factory driver James Rossiter to put the F1 inspired customer race car through its paces at Yas Marina Circuit™ in Abu Dhabi this week. Nigel Mansell is no stranger to Lotus, over 30 years ago Lotus founder Colin Chapman spotted … [Read more...]

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$1m Lotus T125 Takes To The Track

January 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Lotus’ F1 inspired customer race car, the Type 125, had its first official run out at the Italian track earlier this week as F1 legend Jean Alesi and Lotus factory driver James Rossiter completed over 200 kilometres during the two day test. Commenting on the test, Lotus’ Director of Motorsport Operations, Miodrag Kotur said: “We’re very happy with the initial performance of the car, there are still some things that we want to improve on but that’s natural at this stage and that’s exactly why we test. Between them Jean Alesi and James Rossiter have an … [Read more...]

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