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Lotus is set to unveil its first supercar, the Type 135, in 2028, which is expected to revive the Esprit nameplate. The car will be powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 hybrid engine, known as the Horse W40, developed by Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Renault and Geely. The W40 engine, arranged in a 'hot-V' configuration, produces over 670 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Horse 8LDCT, capable of handling up to 1050 Nm of torque. Lotus aims to achieve a target vehicle weight of 1500kg, undercutting most modern supercars despite the inclusion of hybrid technology.
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