Power will come from a mid-mounted 4.0 litre V6 and, despite the packaging issues that such a layout presents, there will be a 2+2 seating configuration available.
With a price tag in the region of £75,000, there’s really only one car that the Elan will measured against: the Porsche 911.
| 2013 Lotus Elan Concept Specification | |
|---|---|
| Layout | 2 or 2+2 seats, mid-engined |
| Engine | Petrol, 4.0 litre V6 |
| Hybrid technology | Optional, incl. KERS |
| Power | 443 bhp / 330 kW / 450 PS |
| Torque | 465 Nm |
| 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) | 3.5 seconds |
| Top speed | 192 mph (310 km/h) |
| Weight | 1,295 kg |
| Transmission | 7 Speed DCT |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Production starts | Summer 2013 |
| On sale | Autumn 2013 |
| Price | Around £75,000 |
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