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- Mini Rocketman Concept Gets Production Nod
- Endora SC-1 Based on Chevrolet Corvette
- Lotus Elan Delayed Till 2016
| Mini Rocketman Concept Gets Production Nod Posted: 20 May 2011 09:56 PM PDT All you Mini fans out there, here we have something special for you. The company is reported to have approved the production of its Rocketman concept. The entry-level model comes up with a 3+1 seating arrangement, center-mounted exhaust and two-piece tailgate with a lower section that opens like a kitchen drawer. As you know, Rocketman concept draws inspiration from the original 1959 Mini and measures a compact 3,419mm long, 1,907mm wide and 1,398mm tall. Further, it features a wraparound greenhouse, a glass roof (with optical illumination), LED headlights, projector-style taillights, and 18-inch lightweight wheels. All set to be launched in 2014, the Rocketman concept is expected to offer a new range of three-cylinders. Is there any chance for an EV variant too?
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| Endora SC-1 Based on Chevrolet Corvette Posted: 20 May 2011 09:54 PM PDT Endora Motors has unveiled the brand new Endora SC-1. It reminds us of an Americanized Koenigsegg, though it is actually based on the Chevrolet Corvette. The new variant features an aerodynamic body kit coupled with a prominent front spoiler and HID headlights. There will be three different engines under the hood. A 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 436 PS (321 kW / 430 hp) and 424 lb-ft (574 Nm) of torque powers the entry-level model while the mid-range model is powered by a 7.0-liter V8 with 512 PS (377 kW / 505 hp) and 470 lb-ft (637 Nm) of torque. Also incorporated is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that develops 647 PS (476 kW / 638 hp) and 604 lb-ft (818 Nm) of torque. However, no official announcement has come with regard to price or availability of the product. Stay tuned.
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| Posted: 20 May 2011 09:50 PM PDT Lotus has finally made it clear that their Elan variant will be delayed to 2016. Though Lotus escaped without giving an explanation on the delay, reports from authentic sources say that the company has decided to allow a more traditional life-cycle for Evora. It has to be noted that Elan was proposed to be launched in 2013 replacing Evora. As you may be aware, the first mid-engined 2+2 production Evora has been packed with amenities and creature comforts such as leather seats, on-board tyre pressure monitoring, air-conditioning, airbags, Alpine multi-media system, satellite navigation, video, Bluetooth hands-free telephone and iPod connectivity functions, reversing camera and more. With the recent news, we can well expect a variety of Evora variants – such as a convertible and track-oriented model hitting the roads soon. Despite all these, Lotus has reaffirmed plans to launch the Esprit in 2013.
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