When we think of Lotus, the words "hybrid" and "sedan" aren't exactly the first words that come to mind. Now, though, Lotus is changing all that with the introduction of its Lotus Eterne Concept, a four-door sedan with an optional hybrid powertrain. This may be a big step in a different direction for Lotus, but it's nothing new. Lotus Eterne Concept takes the same shape as the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and Audi A7 Sportback.
Like the new Esprit concept, Lotus Eterne Concept is powered by a 620-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 sourced from Toyota. The optional hybrid drivetrain uses a Formula 1-style KERS energy recuperation system, and the Lotus sedan will be available in both rear- and all-wheel drive. Of course, this is still a Lotus, so good performance numbers are an absolute must, and we're told that the Lotus Eterne Concept will run to 60 miles per hour in just 4.0 seconds on its way to a top speed of 196 mph.
While merely a concept at this point, Lotus says that the Eterne is slated for production in 2015 and that the sedan will cost around $190,000.
2010 Lotus Eterne Concept Specification :
- Layout: 4 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive is optional
- Engine: Petrol, hybrid optional
- Hybrid Technology: Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric motors and KERS
- Cylinder: V8
- Capacity: 5.0 litre
- Power/Torque: 620 PS / 720 Nm
- Rev limit: 8,500 rpm
- 0-100 km/h: 4.0 seconds
- Top speed: 315 km/h
- CO2 approx (CO2/km): 220 g/km (using optional hybrid)
- Weight: 1,800 kg
- Seats: 4
- Transmission: Full Hybrid transmission
- Drive: RWD, AWD optional
- Start of production: Early 2015
- Enters the market: Spring 2015
- Price indication: Circa £120,000
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