The Lotus Type 130 with 1000bhp and 4WD will come

Lotus, first time since 11 years is developing a new car. It is called the Type 130 which is a reference to a number of groundbreaking models that have appeared throughout the brand's history.

The car will be about 4.4 metres long - similar to the Evora - but 2 metres wide. It uses a carbonfibre structure and has two impressive air tunnels in the rear bodywork. The batteries will be positioned behind the passengers and will offer a range of more than 250 miles.

Also mentionable is the underbody diffuser for creating downforce, the moveable wing elements and the removeable license plate surround to improve performance when used on track.

The car will be unveiled later this year at an event in London where more information will be made known. What we know so far depending the availability is that it will cost over 2 million pounds and that less than 50 cars will be made.

However according to new company boss Phil Popham it’ll be “sensational” to drive.

Lotus also released a teaser of the Type 130 which can be watched on YouTube here.