The Lotus Type 133 continues its slow march to production as spy photographers have snapped another prototype undergoing testing.
Looking nearly production-ready, the electric sedan follows in the footsteps of the Eletre and features stacked daytime running units that reside above slender headlights. They’re joined by an edgy front bumper with a wide intake, which presumably has active shutters.
The streamlined styling continues further back as the car has a windscreen that flows into a sloping roof. The prototype also has digital side mirrors, flush-mounted door handles, and massive wheels that are backed up by a beefy braking system. They’re joined by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, which is used by the car’s semi-autonomous driving system.
The rear end still needs some work, but it will presumably echo the Eletre. As a result, we can expect slender taillights and an illuminated strip.
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Interior pictures surfaced several months ago and the cabin unsurprisingly echoes the crossover. However, there could be some small changes including a unique full-length center console.
We’ll get a better idea of what to expect closer to launch, but we wouldn’t be surprised to find a 15.1-inch infotainment system as well as small displays for the driver and front passenger. Other highlights could include a four-zone climate control system, a configurable ambient lighting system, and a KEF audio system.
Powertrains will presumably carryover from the crossover and include an entry-level variant with a roughly 112 kWh battery pack, which powers 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 Eletre 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.
The standard model should be joined by a high-performance R variant with a combined output of 905 hp (675 kW / 918 PS) and 726 lb-ft (985 Nm) of torque. This enables the crossover to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.95 seconds, before topping out at 165 mph (265 km/h). However, the range falls to 304 miles (490 km).
