Lotus has released the details of its Evora S supercharged and Evora IPS automatic models, which are expected to be officially launched at the Paris Motor Show.

The Evora IPS stands for Intelligent Precision Shift, and it features a six-speed automatic transmission. It has a 3.5-litre V6, which produces 276bhp and 350Nm of torque. This allows the car to go from 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds, and reach a top speed of 250km/h.

Meanwhile, the Evora S is powered by a supercharged version of the same 3.5-litre V6, which churns out 346bhp and 400Nm of torque. Along with a six-speed manual, this enables the car to go from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds, and reach a top speed of 277km/h.

The Evora S comes with a “sport pack” as standard, and also includes a “sport” button which allows the driver to adjust throttle response and activate an exhaust by-pass valve. Other features include cross-drilled brakes, restyled wheels, and an aggressive rear diffuser.

Lotus CEO Dany Bahar says, ‘you won’t realize what you were missing from your driving experience until you get the wheel of the Evora S. It’s the next level of Evora experience. It communicates with you better; the suspension setting has been fine tuned for added power and control so it responds even more to direction. It’s an instinctual car, the experience is pure.”

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Nissan’s first Hybrid system will make its debut in the Infinity M35 Hybrid, along with the Infinity Performance Line G Coupe.

Nissan has also announced that its first-in-house Hybrid system, which was shown in the Nissan Fuga Hybrid at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, will also power the 2012 Infinity M35 Hybrid.

The new Hybrid system, which is expected to make its debut at this fall’s LA Auto Show, uses an Atkinson-cycle version of Nissan claims “the power of a V8, with the fuel economy of a 4-cylinder”. However, no power output, or performance details have been released.

In Japan, the Hybrid-powered Nissan-Fuga will go on sale this fall, while the Infinity M Hybrid won’t be available until next year.

Infinity also plans to unveil the new 2011 IPL G Coupe at the LA Auto Show.

In the new Infinity Performance Line, the G Coupé will be the first model, which is powered by a 348-hp version of the 3.7 litre V6, and features a sport-tuned suspension, special wheels, and unique IPL interior and exterior treatments.

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