We know so far that only few automakers are deeply attached in motorsport as Lotus. So it comes as no surprise that the British sports carmaker has come up with a racing version of its new Evora that is based on the previously launch award winning street car. This car tagged with Type 124 label is converted from four seats to one. The 124 label marks the beginning of a new era in Lotus endurance racing that will showcase the efficiency, handling and durability characteristics of the Evora. Some modification includes lower sections of the front and rear clamshells and the side sills.

Given the reports about how wonderful this car is, I bet more people would absolutely love driving this skinny rocket racecar. Lotus Cars Limited is just proud of their motorsport history, which includes victories in Formula 1, Le Mans, Saloon car, rally car and sports car racing. The car is expected to compete with ADAC and to other endurance races in Malaysia, Dubai and UK in 2010 and 2011.

Get ready for the unveiling of the Lotus Exige Scura in the upcoming 2009 Tokyo Motor Show to be held on the 21st of October 2009.

The name ‘Scura’ is an Italian word the means ‘dark’ from Italian, it reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus. This stunner has its matte black paint, contrasting gloss black stripes and carbon fiber highlights on the car’s hood, oil cooler inlet vents, side airscoops and rear spoiler that decorates its excellent style and shape.

Whilst there is no doubt that this is a visually stunning car, the Exige Scura is not just about its looks, it’s also a serious contender to be the best in terms of power, technological features and poise. It features a supercharged and intercooled engine in the Exige Scura has a maximum power output of 260 PS (257 hp) at 8000 rpm and a torque figure of 236 Nm (174 lbft) at 6000 rpm.

Some of its great features includes a launch control, variable slip traction control and 2-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. It boasts an impressive all round fuel economy with an Official European Combined Cycle figure of 8.5 litres/100 km and 6.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Extra Urban Cycle and emissions of 199 g/km of CO2. It has a very good. It is capable of incredible track performance which and at the heart of its success is the aerodynamic package.

It would be manufactured in a very limited 35-unit production that would be distributed globally so expect it to be totally classy and exclusive.