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Youngman Auto, a joint venture partner of Lotus in China, is reportedly putting pressure on Lotus to build a production version of the Exige 270E Tri-Fuel for the Chinese market. The car made its China debut last month at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show where it supposedly made a big impact.

Ever since, Youngman Auto has submitted an application to Lotus requesting to distribute a production model of the Exige 270E Tri-Fuel in China.

Lotus announced last year that it is working with Jaguar and Queen’s University Belfast to develop a study engine which uses second and third generation bio fuels. The engine will be called the OMNIVORE.

The Lotus Exige 270E Tri-Fuel concept made its debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Power comes from a 1.8L 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine with a supercharger and intercooler package from the Exige S. That allows for a total of 270-hp and a maximum torque of 184 lb-ft. 0 to 60 mph comes in 3.88 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph.

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- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: Lotus Enthusiasts 

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