DRIVE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Sharing the bonded aluminium technology pioneered on the Elise and built in three modules comprising a central tub and sections for the front and rear, the Lotus Evora was designed from the ground up to be a true supercar. Combining track-bred performance with in-car comfort and striking interior and exterior design, the Evora again revolutionised what a sports car could do on all types of roads. Comfort was never this exciting.

DESIGN & PERFORMANCE

Designed under the leadership pf Russell Carr, the Evora introduced a sleeker, more refined design language that was still unmistakably Lotus. The wraparound windscreen and side windows created a ‘visor’ image, reducing the visual length of the cabin. The design hid the fact that it was a genuine 2+2-seater, as such being a masterpiece of packaging.

The unique Evora chassis design combined an exceptionally lightweight aluminium chassis tub with a steel rear sub-frame that housed the engine and gearbox. This design cleverly employed proprietary 6000 Series alloy extrusions, bonded with an epoxy adhesive which contributed to a high torsional rigidity of 27,000 Nm per degree. The double-wishbone suspension was made from forged aluminium, with high-performance dampers and coaxial coil-springs. The chassis design enabled Evora to deliver lively, responsive handling and superb agility. Top speed on the naturally -aspirated Evora was quoted as 262kph with the 0–100kph time recorded at 4.8 seconds.

THRILLING AND NOW SUPERCHARGED

In 2010, Lotus unleashed a supercharged version of the Evora in both road and track editions. The Evora S featured a revised suspension system, larger brakes, and a unique rear spoiler. Its 3.5-litre, V6 engine delivered an increased top speed of 286kph and an impressive 0-100kph time of 4.4 seconds. Track editions of the Evora were designated as Type 124 and included GT4, Cup, GTS, GTE (Enduro) and GTC models. Power output on these models topped out at 470bhp on the 2011 GTE model that ran in the new Global Motorsports GTE sportscar and with which Lotus achieved a podium at the 2011 Le Mans 24-hour race.

2015 saw the introduction of the Evora 400 with a raft of changes –including a new supercharged and charge-cooled system on the mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 engine. Power increased from 345 bhp to 400 bhp at 7,000rpm with an increase in torque to 410 Nm achieved between 3,500 to 6,500 rpm.

42 kg lighter than the previous model, with a new aluminium chassis and significantly revised lightweight composite body front and rear. The new Evora 400 was also ergonomically more refined, with easier cabin exit and entry, enhancing everyday usability.