The Lotus Elise Club Racer provides for another gorgeous stand from the company, this time at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The Elise gets an update with the Club Racer package, already seen on the S2 model, and created to make a pared back model. The Lotus Elise Club Racer weight has been reduced by 24 kg and features offered on this car include Bilstein shocks with Eibach springs and a new Dynamic Performance Management system. This version of the Elise also gets an improved engine as the four-cylinder, 1.6-litre model reaches 142 hp and 165 Nm of torque.

The Lotus Concept Bespoke is an Evora S model tuned by Mansory. They’ve created a new aerodynamic kit for the car and have used some added carbon fibre (it’s the material of choice at this year’s show). The model showcases some of the future personalisation options that will be available from Lotus and could possibly signify a sneak look at the upcoming Evora restyling.

In addition to the 2011 Lotus Formula One car at the stand, another impressive little model on display was also the Lotus Evora Enduro GT Concept. It’s a new GT2/GTE competition version which will participate in this year’s endurance races, including the 24 hour Nurburgring. The Evora Enduro GT concept is equipped with a four-litre V6 engine prepared by Cosworth.

Lotus Bespoke Concept and Elise Club Racer live at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

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Lotus has released these pics of the Elise Club Racer prior to its Frankfurt show debut this month. The Special Edition Elise Club Racer is being described as a “high performance”, “low emission sportscar”.

The model will be made in 1960’s classic colour scheme colours of Elite Yellow, Carbon Grey, Sky Blue and Old English White, and then matched with a Club Racer interior. The car is based on the 134 hp Elise S model, and can reach 100 km/hr in 6.1 seconds. It has CO2 emissions of 179 g/km and a combined fuel consumption of 7.6 l/100 km.

The Elise Club Racer will be on sale from September 15 at prices ranging from 33,125 euros in Germany, to 34,770 euros in Italy and 25,712 pounds in the UK.

Lotus Elise Club Racer

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Lotus has appointed a new CEO to its ranks with Dany Bahar, previously Senior Vice President for Ferrari’s Commercial and Brand division. The appointment will be effective from October 1st, as Bahar replaces Michael Kimberley, who retired from Lotus in July.

In a statement from Lotus, Bahar says: “I am looking forward to taking on the challenges as CEO of this legendary and iconic company with a peerless motorsport history. Lotus has a worldwide reputation for innovative engineering and superb sportscars that lead the world in efficiency, design and dynamics. With the recent launch of the award-winning Evora, there is proof that Lotus is better placed than many to capitalise on the rapidly changing automotive market. I can’t wait to get my plans underway in October.”

The appointment coincides with the release of the new Lotus Elise Club Racer which will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. See our post on the Elise Club Racer for more details.

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