Lotus Evora Revealed

Proton owned British sports car macnufacturer, Lotus has revealed it's Evora which enters the sports car market as the world's only mid-engine 2+2. The engine layout gives exceptional agility and the Lotus engineered suspension ensures incredible ride and handling. Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 276 hp at 6400 rpm, and weighing just 1382kg, the Evora delivers an exhilarating experience true to the Lotus DNA characteristics.

One of the roles of the Evora is to attract new lifestyle customers, as well as performance aficionado's to the Lotus brand, the Evora offers a more refined ownership experience than Lotus' existing smaller four cylinder models

The Lotus Evora will be hand crafted and built on a dedicated new assembly line within their advanced manufacturing facility at Hethel, east of England; capacity limitations will restrict production to approximately 2000 cars a year, thus ensuring the Evora's rarity and exclusivity.

Engine

Mid-mounted, transverse, 3456 cc, DOHC VVTi

Lotus T6e engine control unit

Lotus designed AP Racing flywheel and clutch package (allows for more free revving and rapid throttle response)

Lotus designed exhaust system

Maximum power 276 hp at 6400 rpm

Maximum torque 342 Nm at 4700 rpm

Steering,Transmission and Brakes

Lotus tuned power steering

Six-speed manual

AP-Racing four-piston callipers tuned by Lotus

Lightweight Alloy wheels 18" front and 19" rear

Performance, Fuel Consumption and Emissions

Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

Maximum speed 250+ km/h

Fuel economy 12.7 km/l (combined cycle)

CO2 emissions 225 g/km (combined cycle)

Dimensions and Aero

Wheelbase 2575 mm

Track 1565 mm(front) and 1557 mm(rear)

Length 4342 mm

Height 1223 mm

Kerb weight 1350 kg (with options)

Drag (Cd) 0.33

via sgcarmart.com

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