Spy photographers have caught the Lotus Type 133 undergoing testing on the Nürburgring, ahead of its debut later this year.
Expected to be called the Envya, the model is an E-segment four-door coupe that follows in the footsteps of the Eletre crossover. As a result, the car has a familiar front fascia with split lighting units and angular intakes.
Moving further back, we can see a short hood, digital side mirrors, and a flowing beltline. The model also wears streamlined bodywork with flush-mounted door handles. Rounding out the highlights are lightweight wheels, a gently sloping roof, and what appears to be a lidar sensor.
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The rear end is a bit cobbled together, but it will likely echo the Eletre and feature a full-width light bar as well as a ventilated fascia. We can also see an aerodynamic bumper with a handful of openings.
We’ll learn full details later this year, but powertrains will likely be shared with the crossover. As a result, we can expect a roughly 112 kWh battery pack and a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 603 hp (450 kW / 612 PS) and 524 lb-ft (710 Nm) of torque. This setup enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 160 mph (258 km/h), and travel up to 373 miles (600 km) in the WLTP cycle.
Customers seeking more performance can opt for an R variant, which has a combined output of 905 hp (675 kW / 918 PS) and 726 lb-ft (985 Nm) of torque. This drops the 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time to 2.95 seconds, while the top speed climbs to 165 mph (265 km/h). However, the range falls to 304 miles (490 km).
The Type 133 should also have an 800V electrical architecture and a 350 kW DC fast charging capability. This could enable the car to go from a 10-80% charge in as little as 20 minutes.
We’ll learn more about the Type 133 in the coming months, but the model will be followed by a Type 134 crossover in 2025 and a Type 135 sports car in 2026.
