{"id":1550,"date":"2010-09-17T06:22:30","date_gmt":"2010-09-17T14:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/?p=1550"},"modified":"2010-09-17T06:22:30","modified_gmt":"2010-09-17T14:22:30","slug":"last-2zz-ge-powered-elise-delivered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/2010\/09\/17\/last-2zz-ge-powered-elise-delivered\/","title":{"rendered":"Last 2ZZ-GE powered Elise Delivered"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lotus commemorated their successful relationship with Toyota today (17th September) at a celebration at the British Embassy in Tokyo where Lotus CEO Dany Bahar<\/a> presented Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda<\/a> with a specially equipped Lotus Elise powered by the last ever Toyota 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. The occasion marked the end of an era and the start of an even stronger relationship between the two companies.<\/p>\n

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Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus (left) presented the keys to the Lotus Elise R alongside a commemorative plaque encased in a leather wallet to Toyota Motor Corporation President, Akio Toyoda (right) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As part of the celebration, Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: \u201cThe presentation of Toyota\u2019s last 2ZZ engine in the Elise is a symbolic gesture of our continued respect and deep appreciation for our partner not only acknowledging our past but also looking forward to our future together.\u201d<\/p>\n

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David Warren, British Ambassador to Japan (left), Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus (centre) and Toyota Motor Corporation President, Akio Toyoda (right) with the Lotus Elise R<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Toyota Motor Corporation President responded: \u201cA Toyota engine in a Lotus car creates a completely unique drive feeling \u2013 a special blend featuring the best of Lotus and Toyota that we hope many car lovers continue to experience and enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus (right) and Toyota Motor Corporation President, Akio Toyoda (left) in the Lotus Elise R housing the final Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine produced<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Based on the successful cooperation with Toyota so far, Lotus has decided to take the relationship with Toyota to a new level that will enable Lotus to create tailor-made powertrain solutions for future Lotus cars.<\/p>\n

For more details on exactly how Lotus will be partnering with Toyota in the future, simply look to the Lotus global unveiling at the Paris Motor Show<\/a> on September 30th where Lotus will showcase their new line up to the world\u2019s media. The eagerly anticipated event marks the dawn of a new era for Lotus and will highlight exactly why both companies are so proud of their relationship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lotus commemorated their successful relationship with Toyota today (17th September) at a celebration at the British Embassy in Tokyo where Lotus CEO Dany Bahar presented Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda with a specially equipped Lotus Elise powered by the last ever Toyota 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine. The occasion marked the end of an era and … <\/p>\n

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