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Lotus Tech Confirms Partnership with Horse Powertrain to Debut Hybrid V8 Powertrain in Type 135

  • Lotus Tech and Horse Powertrain have announced a partnership to debut the HORSE W40 V8 engine & HORSE 8LDCT hybrid dual-clutch gearbox in the new Lotus Type 135 supercar.
  • The Type 135 is a mid-engine hybrid-V8 model that serves as the brand's first entry into the category between the Emira & Evija.
  • The HORSE W40 is a 4.0L V8 engine weighing 200kg, delivering over 500kW of peak power & 800Nm of torque.
  • The HORSE 8LDCT is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission featuring a wet dual clutch, <50ms pre-fill time, <20ms shift response, & a peak torque capacity of 1,050Nm.
  • Lotus Tech CEO Feng Qingfeng stated the collaboration aims to combine advanced powertrain engineering with Lotus' lightweight chassis dynamics for high performance & efficiency.
  • Horse Powertrain CEO Matias Giannini noted the W40 & 8LDCT integration represents a landmark achievement in power density & hybrid-first engine design.
  • The press release was issued on November 11, 2026, in New York by Lotus Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: LOT).
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Lotus Technology Inc.
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