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Lotus Cars

Lotus Cars
Company nameLotus Cars Limited
Company typePrivate Limited Company
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1952
Founder(s)Colin Chapman
HeadquartersHethel, Norfolk
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleDany Bahar (CEO)
ProductsAutomobiles, Automotive parts
Owner(s)General Motors (1986 – 1993)
R.Artioli/Bugatti (1993 – 1996)
Proton (1996 – present)
ParentGroup Lotus plc

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Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at the former site of RAF Hethel, a World War II airfield in Norfolk. The company designs and builds race and production automobiles of light weight and fine handling characteristics.

Lotus is owned by Proton who took over after the bankruptcy of former owner Romano Artioli in 1994.

Lotus Cars Video

Brian records the starting of the Gumball 3000 Rally in San Francisco, CA. First the video shows a few cars in the fairmont garage, then I record cars arriving and at the show. Then I record the exotics leaving, revving, burning out, and flooring it as they go. Enjoy and be sure to watch in high quality. Here is a list of the supercars in the rally, most likely multiple numbers of each: Gumpert Apollo Ferrari Enzo Jaguar XJ220 Mercedes SLR Mclaren Porsche Carrera GT ( stock and awe tuning straight pipes exhaust ) Ford GT Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Coupe Lambo Murcielago Lambo Gallardo Coupe and Spyder Ferrari 430 Scuderia Ferrari F430 Coupe and Spider Ferrari 360 Modena Tubi Ferrari 328 Koenig Bodied Twin Turbo Testarossa 512TR Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Lotus Elise and Exige Maserati Granturismo Porsche GT2 996tt 997tt gt3 carrera etc. Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe RR Phantom BMW M5 and M6 Audi R8 Tesla Roadster Audi RS4 and S5 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Bentley Cont. GT coupe and GTC Maybach 57s BrianZuk's Facebook Here! www.facebook.com
24.58 min. | 4.71 user rating
Pure engine sound at 1:38. Great sounds of exotic cars like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche, Lotus, Chevrolet, etc.. Video by Joost Schouten - Rallymedia.nl of the Cars and Coffee Road Rit 2009. The start and finish was in Waalwijk at the NH Hotel. (The Netherlands)
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More on this programme: www.bbc.co.uk The Top Gear boys race old British roadsters round the Lotus test track - but will they beat the car that knocked British sports cars off the map?
4.93 min. | 4.45 user rating
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7.53 min. | 4.48 user rating
BrianZuk covers the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Supercars such as the SSC Tuatara, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, Jaguar C-X75, Porsche 918 RSR, Aston Martin One-77, and Lamborghini Aventador can be seen in this video. The video begins with an intro from Jay Leno and then transitions into the incredible automobiles on display at the Concours, mainly on the "concept lawn", then ends with many of the cars starting up their engines, driving off, revving, and more! BrianZuk's Facebook Here! www.facebook.com Cars in the video, some multiples of each, include: SSC Tuatara Bugatti Veyron Super Sport World Record Edition Bugatti Veyron Super Sport -- Blue Carbon Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Bugatti Veyron Aston Martin One-77 Jaguar C-X75 Porsche 918 RSR Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Mclaren MP4-12C Lexus LFA Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale by Zagato Porsche GT3 RS 4.0 Lotus Evora GTE Ferrari FF Ferrari 599 GTO Ferrari 288 GTO Bentley Supersports Convertible ISR Maserati Granturismo MC Fisker Karma Porsche GT1 Spyker C8 Aileron Spyker C8 Spyder The new BMW M5 Lexus LF-Gh Concept Rolls Royce 102EX Phantom Experimental Electric BMW 328 Hommage Ferrari California Lamborghini Aventador Chassis Jaguar XKR-S Lotus Evora
9.80 min. | 4.91 user rating
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Take the Evora S supercharged V6, change the suspension and go chase the Porsche GT3. This is the best street/track car Lotus has ever built. Let's just hope it isn't too little too late.
12.05 min. | 4.93 user rating
Classic Game Room presents: Classic Toy Room reviews MATCHBOX MODERN RIDES 2 collection which contains 5 cars including the Volkswagen W12, Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, Lotus Evora, Shelby GT500 and Corvette! From Mattel.
3.62 min. | 4.70 user rating
All 415 Cars Reveal Video/Slideshow !!! Here are all the cars that you'll find in the up and coming Forza Motorsport 3 Game, Feel free to pause the video and check out each one in more detail. All images are HD and i've converted the video into 1080p format so you can see all the car specs and models in more detail!! Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Buick Bentley BMW Motorsport Bugatti Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dodge Ferrari Fiat Ford Holden Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Koenigsegg Lamborghini Lancia Lexus Lotus Land Rover Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes MINI Mitsubishi Nissan Opel Pagani Panoz Peugeot Pontiac Porsche Renault Saab Saleen Saturn Scion SEAT Shelby Subaru Toyota TVR Vauxhall Volvo Volkswagen Enjoy guys !Thanks to all the subscribers and anyone who has commented, rated and viewed my videos!! ****Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for all the latest Racing Game Videos and other Racing MAYHEM!!!**** Peace, Dragan
7.10 min. | 4.77 user rating
Click here for new NFS: The Run gameplay: www.youtube.com Part 3: www.youtube.com Part 4: www.youtube.com Part 5: www.youtube.com Pictures at: needforspeed.com Game: Need For Speed The Run Developer: EA Black Box Publisher: Electronic Arts Time of release: November 2011. Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii, and 3DS. Comment & Subscribe! need for speed the run official car list part audi r8 coupe 5.2 fsi quattro bmw 1m m3 e92 gts e30 sport evolution chevrolet camaro zl1 dodge challenger rt ford mustang gt500 shelby super snake boss 302 lamborghini aventador lp700-4 mclaren mp4-12c porsche 911 gt2 993 mazda mx-5 nissan 200sx s14 fairlady 200zg volkswagen gti mk1 scirocco renault megane rs need for speed the run official car list part snow gameplay buried alive videogamesnl bmw m3 gts most wanted edition dodge challenger srt8 ford gt mustang boss 302 razor lamborghini miura sv lotus exige cup 260 mitsubishi lancer evolution nissan 370z underground skyline gt-r porsche 911 carrera 991 gt3 rs 4.0 subaru impreza wrx sti cars Need For Speed The Run Official Car List Part demo gameplay aston martin v12 vantage audi 20v quattro rs4 chevrolet camaro ss el camino corvette c6 z06 carbon limited edition dodge charger srt8 police ford interceptor lamborghini gallardo lp550-2 valentino balboni murcielago lp670-4 sv mazda rx-7 rz nissan gt-r specv pagani huayra porsche 918 rsr shelby cobra daytona coupe skyline 2000gt-r c10 Need For Speed The Run Official Car List Part demo tuning tune <b>...</b>
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The New Lotus Family Part 4: Revved up Four-Door Eterne - Automoblog.net (blog) Tweet this news
Automoblog.net (blog)---Lotus- has made the statement that their future sports -cars- seek high-performance credentials while obtaining excellent occupant space and comfort. ... - Date : Mon, 18 Oct 2010 07:40:19 GMT+00:00
autoevolution Poll: Split Opinions of Lotus' Future - autoevolution Tweet this news
autoevolution--We are talking about the fact that -Lotus cars- are all about keeping the weight down and allowing the driver to enjoy every moment spent behind the wheel. ... - Date : Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:45:55 GMT+00:00
LoTRDC 1000km Race - Brands Hatch - The Lotus Forums (press release) Tweet this news
The Lotus Forums (press release)--With the winter to rebuild -cars- for next season, both Elise Trophy and -Lotus- Cup Europe -cars- joined together and several professional drivers joined in, ... - Date : Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:14:37 GMT+00:00
Renault team set for Lotus Cars tie-up - autosport.com Tweet this news
autosport.com--Sources suggest that the outfit is close to finalising a deal with -Lotus Cars- for the company to become a major sponsor - and potential minority shareholder ... - Date : Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:30:12 GMT+00:00
F1 : 2010 Brazil - Virgin Racing - Interlagos Formula 1 Saturday report - F1SA Tweet this news
F1SA--The early part of Q1 was key as further rain was heading for Interlagos and Timo got a solid first run in the bag which the -Lotus cars- were unable to match. ... - Date : Sat, 06 Nov 2010 19:19:31 GMT+00:00
Abarth to build Lotus Exige rival based on KTM X-Bow - CarAdvice (blog) Tweet this news
CarAdvice (blog)--Fiat's performance arm, Abarth, is developing an open-top sports car to rival the likes of -Lotus cars-, such as the Lotus ... - Date : Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:48:32 GMT+00:00
Diary - August 5-12 - The Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury Tweet this news
The Wymondham and Attleborough Mercury---...- plus special guest Chaplain Capt Franklin Watts from USAF Lakenheath, 10am-4pm donations welcome for Nissen Hut Project (near -Lotus Cars-). ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:23:54 GMT+00:00
Countdown to the new Lotus Esprit - SkiddMark Tweet this news
SkiddMark---Lotus Cars- have developed a screensaver that counts down to the launch of its new supercar, due to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in late September. ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:18:13 GMT+00:00
Lotus plans IndyCar programme - autosport.com Tweet this news
autosport.com---Lotus Cars- motorsport director Claudio Berro said: "We plan to do our own bodykit. It is a natural evolution of our involvement in the IndyCar Series."--- - Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:43:13 GMT+00:00
Hungarian GP: Which Red Bull Will Win? - Isport.in (blog) Tweet this news
Isport.in (blog)--The -Lotus-' -cars- seem to have lost some of their pace and the HRT I think will bring up the back of the grid for the rest of the season. ... - Date : Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:48:19 GMT+00:00

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Sports racer Mark VIII Mark IX Eleven 15 17 19 23 30 40
Mark VI Seven 340R 2-Eleven
Roadster Elan Elan M100 Elise
Coupé Elite Elan Exige
Eclat Excel Evora
Saloon Elan +2 Elite II
Grand tourer Europa Esprit Europa S
Race cars Mark I * Mark II * Mark III * Mark IV * Mark V * 12 * 16 * 17 * 18 * 20 * 21 * 22 * 24 * 25 * 27 * 29 * 31 * 32 * 33 * 34 * 38 * 39 * 41 * 42 * 43 * 44 * 48 * 49 * 56 * 59 * 61 * 63 * 64 * 69 * 70 * 72 * 73 * 74 * 76 * 77 * 78 * 79 * 80 * 81 * 86 * 87 * 88 * 91 * 92 * 93T * 94T * 95T * 96T * 97T * 98T * 99T * 100T * 101 * 102 * 107 * 109 * 112 * 115 * 119 * T127
Related cars Caterham Seven * Ford Lotus Cortina * Talbot Sunbeam Lotus * DeLorean DMC-12 * Isuzu Piazza * Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 * Vauxhall Lotus Carlton * Kia Elan * Vauxhall VX220 * Tesla Roadster
Concept cars M90 * APX
Key figures Colin Chapman * Tony Rudd * Michael Kimberley * Romano Artioli
Group Lotus [http://www.grouplotus.com/ Official Website] * Lotus Cars * Lotus Engineering * Team Lotus * Lotus Racing

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Bentley Bentley Volkswagen Group
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Aston Martin Aston Martin Aston Martin Lagonda Ford PAG Aston Martin Lagonda
Lagonda Lagonda
Jensen Jensen Motors Britcar Holdings Jensen Cars
Reliant Reliant Reliant
Bond Bond
AC AC Cars (several ownership & company name changes)
Argyll Argyll Argyll
Bristol Cars Bristol Cars
Caterham Caterham
Crossley Crossley
Dutton Dutton Dutton
Ginetta Ginetta
Gordon-Keeble Peerless & Warwick Gordon-Keeble
Jowett Jowett Blackburn
Lea-Francis Lea-Francis
Lotus Lotus General Motors Europe Proton
McLaren McLaren
Marcos Marcos Marcos Marcos
Morgan Morgan
Napier Napier
Turner Turner
TVR TVR
Westfield Westfield Potenza Sports Cars
GTM GTM
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Vulcan Vulcan
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Humber Humber
Singer Singer Rootes
Sunbeam Sunbeam Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq Rootes (as Sunbeam-Talbot) Rootes Rootes
Talbot Talbot
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Automotive brands of General Motors Company, and those of its affiliates and former affiliates

AffiliatesGM-AvtoVAZ * GM Daewoo (70.1%) * Shanghai GM (49%) * Wuling (34%)
Former affiliatesFiat (2000 “2005; up to 20%) * Isuzu (c.1971 “2006; up to 49%) * Lotus (c.1986 “1993; up to 100%) * Saab (c.1989 “2010; up to 100%) * Subaru (c.1999 “2006; 20%) * Suzuki (1985 “2008; up to 15%)
Defunct brandsAcadian (1962 “1971) * Asüna (1992 “1995) * Beaumont (1966 “1969) * Bedford Vehicles (1930 “1986) * Cartercar (1905 “1915) * Elmore (1893 “1912) * Geo (1989 “1997) * Hummer (1992 “2010) * LaSalle (1927 “1940) * Marquette (1929 “1930) * McLaughlin (1918 “1942) * Oakland (1907 “1931) * Oldsmobile (1897 “2004) * Passport (1988 “1991) * Pontiac (1926 “2010) * Ranger (1968 “1976) * Saturn (1985 “2010) * Scripps-Booth (1913 “1923) * Statesman (1971 “1984) * Viking (1929 “1931) * Yellow Coach (1925 “1943) |

Replicas and cars based on or related to Lotus Seven

Lotus Cars
originals and related cars
Six (1952 “1957) * Seven (1957 “1972) * Mk8 (1956-1958) * Mk9 (1956-1958) * Eleven (1956-1958)
Caterham Cars
Current modelsClassic * Roadsport * Academy * CSR200 * CSR260 * CSR Superlight * Superlight * R300 * R400 * R500 * RS
Historic modelsCaterham 21 (1994-2000) * JPE (1992-1996) * Super Blackbird (2001-2003)
Westfield Sportscars
Current modelsMegabusa & Megablade * Sport * Sport Turbo * SEight * AeroRace * XI (1982-1986, 2004-Present)
Historic modelsSE * FW400 (1999-2002) * AeroSport (2007-2009)
Others
Almac Clubsprint * Alpha Sports (ASP320 * ASP340 * Bacchus) * Barnard (Diva Speedster) * Birkin (S3) * Boes (7) * Brunton (Stalker) * BWE (Grasshopper * Hornet * Locust) * Chevron (Classic) * Chinkara (Roadster) * Cobra (Garbí) * Dala7 * Daytona * Dax (Rush) * Diardi * Donkervoort * Elfin (MS8 Clubman/Streamliner * Type 3 Clubman) * Esther * Fraser Clubman * Gillet (Vertigo) * Gregory * HKT (7) * Irmscher 7 * Leitch Super Sprint * Locost * Locust * Luego (Locost * Velocity XT * Viento) * MAC#1 (ZR * ZR) * Martin (TTM GM0) * Mitsuoka (Zero 1) * MNRacing (Vortx RT * RT+ * RT Super) * MK (Indy) * Nota (Fang * Sportsman) * Pegasus 7 * PRB (S * Clubman * Composite * Widebody) * Quantum (Napier * Sunrunner * Xtreme) * RaceTech (ESTfield) * Raw (Fulcrum * Striker) * Robin Hood (Lightweight * Project 2B * SuperSpec) * ShawSpeed (SK * SBKr) * Superformance S1 Roadster * Sylva (Leader * Mojo SE * Phoenix * Riot R1 * Riot SE * Striker) * Tiger (Avon * B6 * Cat XL * R6 * RS6 Alloy) * Tornado (Raptor) * Vindicator (Sprint * Vulcan * Shadow) * WCM Ultralite (LM * R11 * S2K * XR7) * YKC (Formula 27 * Pace)



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