Lotus is officially heading back into supercar territory with its new exotic model, which will feature a hybrid V8 powertrain and make in excess of 986 hp.
The company's business plan, Focus 2030, outlines its strategy for the next four years, including the launch of a new supercar in 2028 that will go on sale that same year.
Details are fairly thin at this point, but the company did say it will feature a hybrid V8 powertrain and make in excess of 986 hp.
The news comes as part of a sweeping new business plan called Focus 2030, which lays out Lotus's strategy for the next four years.
As part of the plan, Lotus will launch a new supercar in 2028 that will go on sale that same year.
The company did not indicate which OEM would supply the engine, but Mercedes-AMG is already supplying four-cylinder engines for the Emira sports car and is about to launch a new flat-plane crank V8 based on the engine fitted to the latest Mercedes S-Class.
Another option could be Toyota, which makes the V6s for Emiras, and has recently debuted a twin-turbo V8 hybrid GR.
The powertrain will likely be a regular hybrid like the Corvette E-Ray and Porsche 911 Turbo, rather than a Ferrari 296-style plug-in hybrid to keep weight low.
This marks a shift away from purely electric vehicles, but Lotus is not abandoning them altogether, with a product mix of 60% hybrid and 40% fully electric cars.
As the automotive industry shifts towards more sustainable options, it's refreshing to see Lotus embracing its heritage with a V8-powered supercar.
