What Is Lotus' Next Car Going To Be?

Lotus has released the Evija hypercar and the new Electre SUV will go on sale in 2023. Their next car – according to their teaser image – is going to be a sedan to do battle with the likes of the BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz EQE and Audi E-Tron GT.

How Many Lotus Cortinas Were Produced?

The original Lotus Cortina was a hit among the racing crowd. As a result, Lotus produced around 3,300 of the Mark 1 Cortina and a whopping 4,100 of the Mark 2. The lotus Cortina remains a fan-favorite and some of them are still being raced in the classic British touring car championships.

How Much Horsepower Does The Lotus Cortina Have?

The original Lotus Cortina makes just 110 hp from its 1.6-liter inline-4. This doesn’t sound like a lot of power, but given that the whole car weighs just 1,995 lbs, it turns into a proper little rocket ship. The racing versions even had around 140-145 hp and weighed 1,764 lbs, making them even faster.

2025 Lotus Cortina: Price, Release Date, Specs, And Everything We Know

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By Michael De Kock

Published Aug 16, 2023

The Cortina will be the first 4-door sedan made by Lotus since the Carlton of the 1990s, so it has some big tires to fill.

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Summary

The Lotus Cortina is a new sedan from Lotus that is expected to be a fast and electric vehicle, competing with other electric sedans in terms of speed and performance.
The Cortina is likely to have three trims, with the base model having 600 hp and a 250-mile range, and the top R trim having 900 hp and a 0-60 MPH sprint of 2.7 seconds.
The Cortina's main rivals include the Tesla Model S, BMW i5, Mercedes EQE, Audi E-Tron GT, and Lucid Air. The Cortina may be cheaper than its competitors and offer a luxurious interior, but it may not match the performance and range of the Model S.

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