British car maker Lotus has revealed the first glimpse of its first new vehicle in over a decade ? an all-electric sports car, called the Type 130.
Revealed at Auto Shanghai 2019, the car will be the first all-electric supercar created by a British manufacturer.
Few details have been released about the supercar, which will be on sale in 2020, aside from a sketch hinting at the vehicle's form. The full design will be revealed later this year.
"Type 130 will be the most dynamically accomplished Lotus in our history, said Lotus CEO Phil Popham.
First car since Geely buyout
It will be the first new car created by the 71-year old manufacturer in over 10 years, and comes two years after it was taken over by Chinese car manufacturer Geely. Geely, which also owns Volvo and Lynk & Co, acquired Lotus and Malaysian brand Proton in 2017. The Type 120 will mark the brand's relaunch under its new owners.
Lotus also revealed a concept race car, the Evora GT4, at Auto Shanghai 2019
Lotus has a large fan base in the UK, having won Formula One championships throughout the 1960s and 1970s. However the company has struggled under several different owners, including General Motors and Proton, since the death of its founder Colin Chapman in 1982.
"It marks a turning point for our brand, and is a showcase of what we are capable of and what is to come from Lotus," said Popham about the Type 130.
"This car is a rebirth of our brand. With the very significant backing o...