Lotus have announced that they are to produce their first new model since the launch of their 1995 Lotus Elise.

Codenamed Project Eagle, the new 4 seater [2 + 2] vehicle will go on sale in 2009. Due to be launched with a rapid, 3.5 Litre engine, with a top speed of 160 MPH, the new "project eagle" will set you back a cool £60,000.

The new lotus eagle prototype is due to be unveilled at next weeks British Motor Show, which we are attending [ see previous post] so we will be bringing you some great pictures on the blog later next week.

If it is half as fun to drive as the lotus Elise, lotus will be on to a winner.

Can't wait to test drive it.