Dany Bahar, Lotus CEO, has given some details about the upcoming City Car. He claims it will be an electric vehicle (or range-extended electric vehicle) that will outperform models made by BMW and Audi.
Dany Bahar, Lotus CEO, has shared some details about the upcoming City Car.
Auto Express‘s executive stated that it was futile to try and fight the MINIs and small BMWs and Audis without a unique offering. The car will be an electric vehicle or a range extended EV, and it will perform like no other small car.
It’s not clear, but the Concept was an electric vehicle with a range-extended petrol engine and an electric motor. The car had a constant output of 73 PS (54kW/72 hp) and could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds. It also reached a maximum speed of 170 km/h (106 km/h). The concept can travel 60 km (37 miles) using electricity, and then the petrol engine activates to extend the range by 440 km (273 mi).
Bahar spoke about the City Car and said that the company is still on track with their ambitious five year plan, which includes the launch of a new Elan Elite, Eterne Eterne Elise, Elise, Elise, and Esprit. This model will be revealed in production-ready form at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.