New motorcycle manufacturer

The company Lotus, known for the production of racing cars and luxury vehicles, has announced its intention to try his hand in the making of two-wheeled vehicles.

For the design of the first model, which will receive the name of the Lotus C-01 was formed division of Lotus Motorcycles. The names of some members of the new unit. It is a former designer of Volkswagen Group, Daniel Simon, who will develop the design of motorcycles, as well as members of the racing team Kodewa and employees of German group Holzer Group.

C-01 is positioned as "giperbayk." While we know a few details about future trends: Lotus C-01 will be equipped with a fuel tank of carbon fiber and will have a branded black and gold coloring. We also know that the engine power of 200 hp, but whether it is in-house development or will be used by the third-party motor - is not clear. It was also stated that the C-01 will be used by the most high-tech materials - titanium and carbon fiber.

Daniel Simon described the design concept of the first motorcycle Lotus: the main direction for selected Lotus 49 racing car teams in Formula 1 from 1967 to 1970.

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