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Lotus Evora Uses 3.5L V6 Engine from Toyota CamryYesterday

Unlike its predecessors (Elise / Exige), the all-new Lotus Evora uses a "Toyota-sourced, Lotus-tuned 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 276 horsepower." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The aluminum-intensive car weighs just under 3,000 pounds and is characterized by asymmetric wheel sizes, a short rear overhang and a long front overhang. Lotus claims 0-to-60-mph acceleration will take less than 5.0 seconds.

[via Edmunds]

Boom Bench Looks, Functions Like Giant Ghetto BlasterYesterday

At first glance, it may seem like a normal bench, but upon closer inspection you'll realize that it's a working boom box that lets you "connect your player to the amplifier and take control." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Now you can play your music with 95 dB high quality sound. A Bass Shaker in the seat transforms the deep sounds into vibrations that enhance the physical sensation of your tunes.

[via Toxel]

eBay Watch: Nintendo 64 Crammed Inside Nintendo WiiYesterday

Currently at $102.50 on eBay, this Nintendo Wii turned Nintendo 64 is "very different, but it was done, and in all works," says the seller. Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

For one, you can download most of the good N64 games to the Wii via the Virtual Console. And there's no way he was able to do this while leaving the guts of the Wii inside, making this basically just a white N64.

[via Dvice - eBay]

High-Tech Wheelchair is Also a ToiletYesterday

Called the "Home Chair", this futuristic transportation device "also can double as a toilet via a replaceable seatless cushion." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.

We can't see how this toilet design is convenient though, unless, of course, you rode around in this wheelchair pantless.

[via Yankodesign - Gizmodo]

eBay Watch: Fully-Functional Apple Lisa 1 Computer Selling for $11,000Yesterday

Yes, a seller is offering a fully-functional Apple Lisa 1 computer on eBay for a hefty $11,000. According to the seller, "the Lisa 1 is so rare because its original cost in 1983 was $10,000 US (approx. $21,000 in 2008 US dollars) making it a hard sell to businesses." Auction page. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Also, Apple offered a FREE upgrade to all Lisa 1 owners to a Lisa 2, taking back all Lisa 1 parts and having them destroyed/disposed of. Almost everybody went for the upgrade. This was a voluntary recall by Apple.

[via eBay]