(July 25, 2011) PARK RIDGE, New Jersey (PRNewswire) — Hertz customers in key European markets will now be able to drive one of the top sports car brands in the world as Hertz extends a partnership with Group Lotus.

Hertz  has introduced the Lotus Evora for exclusive hire in several European markets, following a successful launch of the coupe in Italy in 2010, and an extended partnership with Group Lotus plc, which began in 2009.

The Lotus Evora is the launch car of the new Adrenaline Range in the Hertz Fun Collection of Germany, Spain and the UK, and also joins as a special car in the Fun Collection in France.

Similar to the Hertz Adrenaline Collection in the U.S., the Adrenaline Range in Europe will showcase the most exciting new vehicles in Hertz's fleet with high quality, enhanced performance, and beautifully designed vehicles, with the Lotus Evora as the headline car.

The Lotus Evora provides car fans the opportunity to drive a hand-crafted, sports car with stunning visual impact, dynamic performance, innovative chassis technology and high levels of luxury.

The Lotus Evora will be available for rental from Hertz France's Biarritz, Bordeaux, Marseilles, Nice and Paris Charles De Gaulle airports and Paris Porte Maillot, Germany's Frankfurt Rhein-Main and Munich airports, Italy's Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate airports, Spain's Madrid and Barcelona airports and Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella downtown locations, and the UK's London Heathrow airport.

Rates start from 250 euros ($360) per day, and confirmed reservations are guaranteed.