Eterne, Elan, Elite, Elise, and Esprit. Five new concepts fresh from the Paris auto show, and fresh they are!

"Lotus is now entering a new era", says the company's CEO Dany Bahar. It's certainly apparent with the new refresh and additions to the Lotus line-up. The company is changing their reputation without changing their name, while still holding true to the core values that Lotus believes in.

Expect Lotus to compete with the big dogs such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Here's how the models break down:

Elite

• Modified 5.0L V8 Lexus IS-F Engine
• 611 hp
• KERS energy recovery system
• 3,600 lbs curb weight (yikes?)
• 0-60mph in under 4 seconds
• 195mph top speed limit
• Hits the market 2014
• Starts at $180,000

Esprit

• Modified 5.0L V8 Lexus IS-F Engine
• 620 hp
• KERS energy recovery system
• 0-60mph in under 3.5 seconds
• 205mph top speed limit
• Hits the market 2013
• Starts at $175,000

Elise

• Toyota 2.0L Turbocharged Powerhouse
• 320 hp
• 2,409 lbs curb weight (nice!)
• 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds
• Hits the market 2015
• Starts at $55,000!

Elan

• Toyota supercharged 4.0-liter V6 engine, 7-speed dual clutch gearbox!
• 450 hp
• 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds
• Hits the market 2013
• 2,849 lbs curb weight
• Starts at $118,500

Eterne Hybrid Sedan

• Toyota 5.0-liter V8 engine, KERS energy recovery system
• 620 hp
• 0-60mph in under 4 seconds
• Top speed of 196mph
• Hits the market 2015
• Starts at $190,000

My opinion? The Elan is the sexiest and most evil looking one. I'll take one in white, please.

Check out the pictures below -- Eterne (dark silver), Elan (yellow), Elite (light silver), Elise (white), and Esprit (pearl white).