For the 4th successive year, TLF International Lotus Day was held in conjunction with Mercedes Benz World and Brooklands Museum. A grey start to the day saw attendance slighty down on previous years however after midday the clouds broke and guests enjoyed a lovely, sunny afternoon. The variation of cars attending was as ever, excellent and everyone had clearly made the effort to present their cars in tip-top condition. For some, it was their 4th year at the event but we were pleased to see many new faces and meet with new members. Our Concours D'Elegance was packed … [Read more...]
French contenders win first rounds of Lotus Cup Europe
April 24, 2017 by
Xavier Georges and Christophe Lisandre shared the spoils in the Lotus Cup Europe season-opener at Hockenheim this weekend (21-23 April), upholding French honour at the German Grand Prix venue. The FIA International Series supported the annual Hockenheim Historic – Jim Clark Revival meeting, racing in front of a big crowd. Following a clean sweep of both practice sessions and pole position in qualifying, Georges surged into an early lead in the first encounter, and his Exige V6 was never headed. Fellow front-row starter Lisandre followed in his 2-Eleven but could … [Read more...]
Lotus reveal Exige Cup 380
April 20, 2017 by
Without equal and without compromise, the ballistic new Exige Cup 380 coupe provides the perfect balance between fully type approved road car and genuine race car to deliver the ultimate track-and-back street-legal Lotus. Evolved from the hugely successful and capable Exige Sport 380, this latest Lotus supercar is the purest manifestation yet of the company’s Cup concept for sports cars. Genuinely eligible for competition yet undeniably elegant, just 60 editions of this extreme Exige are planned for worldwide markets – assuring its status as one of Lotus’ most … [Read more...]
Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition salutes US launch
April 7, 2017 by
Continuing the runaway success of Lotus’ return to North America, the legendary British Sportscar maker has unveiled a unique Evora Sport 410 in one of the company’s most famous liveries, as order books open for the sensational sports car in the US and Canada. Available in the new GP Edition colour scheme, as well as Lotus’ standard array of paint options, the new Lotus Evora Sport 410 for North America is the lightest and most focused iteration of the Evora, and joins the benchmark Evora 400 in the company’s line-up as a fully type approved model. It is also the … [Read more...]
TLF International Lotus Day, 7th May 2017 at MBW/Brooklands
April 6, 2017 by
Back for its 4th year, TLF are looking forward to welcoming Lotus owners and enthusiasts from across Europe to our free TLF International Lotus Day event held at Mercedes-Benz World in conjunction with Brooklands Museum. On Sunday the 7th May, the event runs from 10am to 5pm but we encourage you to arrive early to make the most from your day, there's lots to see! We expect based on last years numbers to have in excess of 350 Lotus cars on site. You will have full and free access to MBW (Brooklands is £12 but well worth it!) and any Lotus cars that attend will be … [Read more...]
Lotus reveal 798kg Elise Sprint
March 17, 2017 by
Evolved, energised and even lighter, a significant update for the legendary Lotus Elise has been unveiled ahead of its arrival in showrooms this spring. Pride of place in the latest Elise line-up is the new Sprint edition, capturing the spirit of Lotus by offering the latest in efficient engineering to deliver a car that sets the standard at under 800 kg. Featuring a host of weight-saving items as standard, as well as the Elise's distinctive new styling, the new Lotus remains true to the company’s founding principles. Benefitting the range as a whole, all new Elise … [Read more...]
Vote for “The Perfect Drive”, the best Lotus video you’ll watch today!
March 7, 2017 by
TLF member from New Zealand, Ben Ruffell, has produced this most amazing video. It's been entered into a competition and he needs your help to get him to the top. Click the image below to watch the film and remember to VOTE In his words... This film was made specifically for the Shotover G1 Giveaway competition. It is a passion project, and the Lotus Elan plus 2 is my own car. I had dreamed of making this film for years, the Shotover competition motivated me to fulfil this dream. I make my living filming car commercials for paying clients. What I like most … [Read more...]
Spa Trackdays 2017 with RSRSpa
March 7, 2017 by
RSRSpa Premium Trackdays give you the opportunity to experience the stunning Spa-Francorchamps the way it’s supposed to be! Our days are high quality, limited entry events, with the priority on safe, enjoyable track time for each and every user. • The best way to safely experience your own car on track. • Strict, mandatory safety briefing for all drivers. • Trackday starts with a detailed track walk, led by Ron Simons. • Open Pit Lane format with no sessions. • Limited entries for a better quality track experience. • Slick tyres and race cars allowed. • Free … [Read more...]
Sir Jackie Stewart calls on Motorsport fans to back crowdfunding drive for new Jim Clark Museum
March 3, 2017 by
Formula One legend Sir Jackie Stewart OBE has asked motorsport enthusiasts across the world to back a £300,000 crowdfunding charity campaign for a new Jim Clark Museum which was launched at Race Retro 2017 today. The campaign was announced alongside the unveiling of Jim Clark’s historic 1965 Lotus 33 R11. Jim Clark inspired a generation with his courage and skill behind the wheel, and his dignified and humble personality when not racing. Widely regarded as one of the greatest motor racing drivers of all time, he became a national hero and international icon of the … [Read more...]
Lotus welcomes Mark Garnier MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Trade
January 30, 2017 by
Lotus welcomed Mark Garnier MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Trade to its Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, where he had the opportunity to hear about the company’s business turnaround and export focus. Exporting over 85% of all its sports cars, Lotus’ biggest market worldwide is now the USA, followed by the UK, France, Germany and Japan. Successful launches of the new Evora 400 and Sport 410, the 3-Eleven, and the latest versions of the Exige and Elise ranges, have resulted in a six-month order book for the famous, hand-crafted sports … [Read more...]
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