Lotus Cars – Racing Cars Manufacturer

April 1, 2011 by admin  
Filed under Lotus

As we all know, Lotus Cars is the leading manufacturer of racing cars and its every range is easy to handle and easy to drive. Every model which comes under this popular brand is considered as the exceptional vehicle which perfectly balances the beast and beauty.

The Lotus Elise is the two – seat sports car which offers high level of safety, reliability and comfort. For the convenience of passengers, it is well – equipped with air conditioning, audio CD system, and antilock brakes and so on.

For improving its driving capabilities, this Lotus Elise model is powered by unique 1.8 – liter 4 – cylinder engine that churns out more than 189 hp of maximum energy at 7800 rpm and 133 lb – ft of torque at 6800 rpm. To enhance its engine performance, it is mated with standard 6 – speed manual transmission.

Traveling in this range of Lotus Cars is really safer because of the presence of antilock – disc braking system and optional traction control.

The range of Lotus Exige is the compact – size vehicle which is specially built for high – performance driving. The trunk of this lightweight vehicle is small. It always provides powerful ride – quality due to availability of intercooled and supercharged 1.8 – liter 4 – cylinder engine that produces more than 240 hp of maximum energy along with 165 lb – ft of torque.

This engine is teamed with 6 – speed manual transmission. The length of 2010 Lotus Exige is about 149.5 – inches and width is 68.0 – inches while the height is 45.6 – inches. Its wheelbase is 90.5 – inches and the maximum speed is up to 150 mph. According to the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 20 mpg on city roads and 26 mpg on highways.

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