Lotus Evora
Key specifications
Differences between variants
| Specification | Lotus Evora | Lotus Evora 400 | Lotus Evora GT430 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.5 l · Naturally aspirated · V6 | 3.5 l · Supercharged · V6 | 3.5 l · Supercharged · V6 |
| Power | 205.94 kW | 298.61 kW | 320.68 kW |
| Transmission | Multiple transmission options · 6 speeds | Multiple transmission options · 6 speeds | Manual · 6 speeds |
| Production period | 2009-2015 | 2015-2018 | 2017-2018 |
Generations and variants
Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora
2009-2015- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5 l · Naturally aspirated · V6
- Power
- 205.94 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Multiple transmission options· 6 speeds6-speed manual or automatic
Lotus Evora 400
2015-2018- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5 l · Supercharged · V6
- Power
- 298.61 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Multiple transmission options· 6 speeds6-speed manual or automatic
Lotus Evora GT430
2017-2018- Body style
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Coupe
- Engine
- 3.5 l · Supercharged · V6
- Power
- 320.68 kW
- Drivetrain
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Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
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Manual· 6 speeds
Facts
For the Evora GT410, Lotus quoted an unladen weight of about 1,368 kg and roughly 96 kg of aerodynamic downforce.
The Evora GT410 used a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 producing about 400 hp and 410 Nm.
The Evora suspension uses double wishbones made from forged aluminium.
Lotus quoted the Evora aluminium chassis at about 27,000 Nm per degree of torsional rigidity.
The Evora's lightweight aluminium structure was paired with a steel rear subframe carrying the engine and gearbox.
The Evora's aluminium chassis developed the Elise approach and comprised three bonded modules: a central tub plus front and rear sections.
The original Evora used a 3.5-litre V6 tuned by Lotus.
At launch Lotus highlighted the Evora as the only mid-engined 2+2 car then on the market.
Lotus launched the Evora in 2008 as the brand's first all-new model since the Elise debuted in 1995.
The racing Evora GT4 achieved wins and titles in series including British GT and European GT4 and in endurance events at Dubai, Barcelona and Sepang.