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Lotus’ engineering and racing expertise has ensured the development of a sports car that lends itself to excellence on both road and track, as witnessed through its evolution. In race form, the Evora GT4 encapsulates all of Lotus’ core values and technical expertise, it’s a proven winner. And its long-distance derivative, the Evora GTE race car, has shown its pace in the 2011 Le Mans 24-Hours, providing the inspiration for its road going sibling. Presenting Lotus’ most powerful production car ever, the Evora GTE road car. For handling, performance, exquisite poise and usability, the Lotus Evora delivers in every aspect.
The essence of the Lotus Evora is found in its exceptional engineering and focus on performance. Production combines high technology processes with hand finishing techniques, from chassis construction through to final assembly. Teams of specialists oversee every process ensuring Lotus’ high-quality engineering standards are met during every stage of the build; with completed cars undergoing rigorous rolling road and water-ingress tests to ensure ultimate reliability and performance. The state of the art Evora chassis is composed of an extruded and bonded aluminium structure, developed for its lightweight yet incredibly stiff design, with a central tub containing the driver’s cockpit and safety cell - a format closely reflecting the layout and construction of modern-day racing cars. Its unique design ensures a chassis so stiff that it takes 27,000 Nm to twist it just one degree. This chassis strength allows Lotus engineers to tune the motorsport derived wishbone suspension for more compliance, increasing comfort without compromising the exceptional ride and handling dynamics.
With its state of the art, lightweight chassis, the 2012 Lotus Evora’s handling is truly remarkable. From its functional aerodynamics, to its mid-engined construction giving optimum weight distribution, through to its race-derived components, such as Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs and AP Racing track tuned braking system Lotus’ motorsport expertise feature in its design and engineering. Whether it’s an occasional track day or a full-on assault in endurance racing with a GT4, the Evora’s track evolved origins are plain to see, with its dynamic capabilities honed on the famous Hethel test track. Focussed driving is effortless with the sticky Pirelli tyres providing amazing grip, tucking the nose into apexes with precision and poise. As the twisting tarmac disappears beneath you, this Lotus sports car makes light work of the road ahead.
Whatever the circumstances graceful curve, hairpin or sweeping straight, the Evora rises to all occasions. A low-drag, elegant fastback design combine with fluid lines, a swept-forward cabin and aggressive poise, giving subtle cues to its sporting attitude. With perfectly weighted power-assisted steering, it displays total fluency and agility on the road. And, like no other sports car in its class, it transmits that directly to the driver via extra sensory feedback. Its highly tuned suspension ensures it tracks accurately through corners, soaking up bumps and smoothing out changing surfaces along the way. Its cross-drilled and ventilated four-piston calliper disc brakes are unparalleled, effortlessly bringing the car to a standstill whenever called upon, without the slightest hesitation or fade.
Increasing the 2012 Lotus Evora fabulous performance arsenal is the Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) traction and stability management system. It has three settings; suppressing oversteer and understeer when fully on, allowing a small degree of slip in ‘Sport’ to provide the driver greater engagement, and disengaging altogether in ‘off’ when you want to test your reflexes. Serious fun for serious drivers.
Transitioning from open-road to urban jungle, the 2012 Evora is not fazed. Its compliant suspension makes light work of rough surfaces and bumps. With a commanding on-road presence, the Evora occupies the road with sporting appeal and a lack of fuss, providing an imposing yet unintimidating presence. On the urban grind there is plenty to entertain you including direct inputs for iPod, iPhone and MP3 devices plus a music and video App via the built in SatNav system. Eco Drive allows you to evaluate performance, including acceleration and braking, as well as emissions. In fluctuating traffic conditions the ‘IPS’ (Intelligent Precision Shift) automatic version with paddle shift control provides a more relaxed driving mode thanks to its flowing power delivery and precise auto shifts. The standard 2+0 configuration offers more than enough storage for a healthy dose of retail therapy. Alternatively, select the optional 2+2 configuration to ensure that even a school run is an exciting drive. The Evora is a Lotus that can be enjoyed on any occasion, anytime, anywhere.
Potent performance and graceful design combine in the stunning Evora. Lotus engineers have married a 276 hp, 3.5 litre DOHC V6 VVTi engine with a state of the art, aluminium bonded chassis to provide the perfect blend of power and balanced handling. Its stunning performance is accessed via a 6 speed manual transmission with perfect sports ratios that are matched to the engine configuration and chassis dynamics. For added flexibility, select the optional IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) automatic transmission with paddle shift. Supple, leather sports seats provide increased comfort, whilst giving the support needed by the more spirited driver. The optional 2+2 layout provides additional flexibility. The Evora is a Lotus designed to take you further, for longer, and in greater comfort than before.
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