Norwich, England  - The British sports car manufacturer, Lotus, has pepped-up the predecessor S with the new Lotus Europa SE model and improved performance, modified the chassis and the AP four-piston, racing-brake system.

The turbocharged, two-litre engine has increased performance by 12 per cent at 225 hp. Acceleration from zero to 100 km/h is listed at 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 235 km/h. But it is a bit of a petrol-guzzler at 11.8 litres per 100 kilometres.