Lotus Engineering will demonstrate the potential of its Versatile Vehicle Architecture with the APX concept at the press days of the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. Here’s an advance release on the new concept:
In March 2005, we revealed the understructure, now Lotus Engineering invites you — Toyota's sustainability concepts at the Tokyo Show.
to see its application ’ the APX!
Created using our revolutionary Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA), elegantly styled by Lotus Design and powered by the new Lotus engineered 3.0l V6 300bhp NEF engine, the APX demonstrates the possibilities that this innovative technology brings to
OEMs worldwide who are looking to produce exciting products using innovative architecture. VVA exploits Lotus Engineering’s expertise in aluminium, steel and composite body engineering, joining techniques, and vehicle systems integration. By building on the commonality and versatility of key elements of the vehicle structure and spreading the development, investment and bill of materials cost across a range of applications, VVA offers a fast-to-market, cost-effective approach to differentiated niche products. — Volkswagen space up! blue concept.
With the worldwide vehicle market continuing to sub-segment at an even greater rate, V VA provides OEMs with the opportunity of a superior investment return whilst retaining a high degree of product separation. — Mitsubishi Concept-RA global debut.
Important Note:
“APX by Lotus Engineering” is not a concept indicating a strategic direction of Lotus Cars; it is however a brilliant demonstration of VVA, the skills of the team from Lotus Engineering and what is regarded as the future of niche vehicle manufacture.
