Watt Electric Vehicles and Avant Design have collaborated on a concept car that brings back the spirit of Lotus, with a focus on modular design and innovative technology. The concept is a 2+2 that is said to be completely realized, with the potential to go from concept to production in just two years.
The design side of things is handled by Avant Design, which uses virtual reality (VR) modeling to fully flesh out a functional car, including folding in solutions to engineering requirements that would be required in the real world. Meanwhile, Watt Electric Vehicles provides a number of chassis that can be built on, including electric, combustion, and hybrid applications.
View Price on AmazonThe target for this concept is a 2000-pound car with mid-engine V-8 power, a worthy successor to the Lotus Esprit. The UK has always been good at "Man in a Shed" technology, where entrepreneurs in small spaces can create innovative solutions. This collaboration takes that spirit and adds cutting-edge tech to the design and building process.
Theoretically, such services could lead to manufacturers trying new ideas and eventually bringing more variety to the road. The news about technological developments is often more bad than good, but a V-8 Lotus sports car is definitely something to cheer for.
Source: caranddriver.com
