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What brand of sports car is Lotus?

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AnnaFitz

07/24/25 3:29am

Lotus is a British sports and racing car manufacturer, also known as Lotus Cars. In 1948, founder Colin Chapman introduced the first Lotus car, and the brand was once ranked alongside Porsche and Ferrari as one of the world's top three sports car brands. Additional information: 1. Brand History: In 1948, founder Colin Chapman introduced the first Lotus car; in the 1980s, after Chapman's death, Lotus Cars gradually declined and was on the verge of bankruptcy; over the next few decades, Lotus Cars changed hands several times, including ownership by General Motors, Bugatti, and South Korea's Daewoo; in 1996, Lotus Cars was acquired by Malaysia's Proton Group; in 2011, Lotus entered the Chinese market; in 2017, Geely reached an agreement with Malaysia's DRB Group to acquire a 49.9% stake in Proton and a 51% stake in Lotus. 2. Models Currently Sold in China: The current Lotus models available in China are the Evora and Evija. The Lotus Evora is a sports car that focuses more on daily driving, equipped with a Toyota 2GR-FZE 3.5L V6 supercharged engine, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds. The Lotus Evija is an electric supercar with a carbon fiber body to ensure lower weight. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3 seconds, reaches nearly 300 km/h in under 9 seconds, and has a range of approximately 400 km.

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StMicah

08/10/25 11:04pm

I've always been fascinated with sports cars, especially those compact and agile models. Lotus is a classic British sports car brand dedicated to crafting lightweight, high-performance vehicles. A few years ago, I drove their Elise, and the experience was exhilarating—the body felt as light as paper, acceleration was blistering, and the handling was as precise as a scalpel. But honestly, it's not ideal for daily commuting because the cabin is cramped, and the trunk can barely fit a bag. If you love carving through mountain roads or weekend joyrides, Lotus delivers endless fun. However, it's a bit high-maintenance, with costly upkeep, requiring frequent checks on the engine and suspension. The brand's history is legendary, founded by Colin Chapman in the 1950s with a focus on extreme weight reduction. Later models like the Exige and Evora carried on this philosophy. While some newer brands rely on electronic aids, Lotus stays true to mechanically pure driving dynamics, a vintage ethos that resonates deeply with sports car enthusiasts.

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