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Specifications, option packs and confirmation of Australian orders
for the exciting Lotus Evora sports car.
Lotus Cars Australia has opened its order book for the Lotus Evora following
confirmation the V6 sports coupe is expected to land in Australia third quarter
of 2009.
After its July debut at the London Motor Show, Lotus Cars Australia Sales
& Marketing Manager Jonathan Stretton is excited by the first of 3 all new
Lotus model over the coming 5 years.
“As the world’s only mid-engined 2+2 sports car, Evora features 21st century
performance combined with practicality and economy. Evora will continue the
strengthening of the Lotus brand worldwide, and in Australia and we are very
excited that it heralds a new wave of Lotus sports cars that will complement the
existing four-model range of Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven.
“We have confirmed that Evora will form part of the Australian line-up and we
are proud to be one of the first international markets to secure an
allocation.”
Powered by a Lotus tuned version of the all-alloy 3.5-litre V6
sourced from Toyota, the 2GR-FE coded engine features double-overhead camshafts,
four-valves per cylinder and variable valve timing on both the intake and
exhaust cams. The engine benefits from specific Lotus enhancements that improve
driveability, response and power such as Lotus-developed engine management
system and a bespoke exhaust system that allows the V6 to rev more freely, offer
rapid throttle response and improve peak power and torque.
Evora’s seating will offer two adjustable leather covered Recaros as standard
equipment, with the a 2+2 configuration with rear ISOFIX child anchorage
points.
Other cabin features include a flat-bottomed steering wheel with new
power-assistance, edge-lit bespoke controls, along with storage bins and
consoles, a 160-litre boot that will accommodate a full set of golf clubs, and a
boot cooling system to minimise engine heat ingress.
Though thoroughly equipped in standard specification, some of these features
are included as part of the three optional packs that allow personalisation to
tailor the Evora for specific tastes and requirements. The packs are detailed as
follows: The Premium Pack includes accent interior lighting a number of
leather trim and matching floor mat colours including Charcoal (black), Paprika
(red), Chestnut (Tan) and Oyster (magnolia).
The Tech Pack includes cruise control and parking sensors and an advanced
Alpine Imprint EQ stereo that is also a highly functional multi-media system.
The Alpine system features a seven-inch touch screen, iPod connectivity, DVD
player, Bluetooth hands-free phone compatibility and a low tyre-pressure
warning. The system also features satellite-navigation that is removeable,
allowing the unit to be used in a pedestrian way independent of the car. A
reversing camera is also incorporated into the screen.
The Alpine Imprint EQ sound system also uses technology that cancels out
sound imbalances such as echoes from glass or absorption by carpets, resulting
in amazingly crisp, clear undistorted sound from any seat.
Finally, the Sport Pack is designed for the performance driver, with a
switchable sport dynamic setting, sports springs and dampers, cross drilled
brake discs, upgraded grilles for added cooling and painted brake callipers.
All Evora’s optional packs are available separately or in combination with
stand-alone options including the premium Alpine Imprint Dynamic EQ audio
system, reversing camera, electric folding mirrors, bi-xenon headlights and
forged alloy Stealth grey wheels.
Stretton surmised: “Lotus Cars Australia had its best year in Australia in
2007 and in 2008 we have launched a number of thrilling models: the Exige S
Performance Pack offers outstanding performance comparable to supercars two and
three times its price; the new Elise SC is proving extremely popular as it is
the first time the flexibility and power of a supercharged engine has been
offered in a Lotus with a removable roof.
“The $69,990 Elise S continues to be the most popular model, enabling more
buyers into a Lotus than ever before, while the 2008 updates to the entire Lotus
range have been extremely well received.”
Stretton summed up: “Evora broadens the Lotus portfolio with a comfortable
and practical high performance coupe that combines dramatic looks with
contemporary design. The coupe will be the first in a line of Evoras that will
evolve to other variants.
“Our order book has now opened and our dealer network is securing deposits.
Final pricing is to be confirmed and we are looking forward to communicating
more detail in the coming months.”
For more information on the Lotus Evora, visit www.lotusevora.com.
LOTUS EVORA
SPECIFICATIONSENGINE
3.5-litre V6 DOHC VVT-i (2GR-FE)
Power: 206kW @ 6400rpm
Torque: 342Nm @
4700rpm
CO2 emission: 225g/km GEARBOX
Six-speed
manual BRAKING SYSTEM
ABS
Vented discs (350mm
front, 332mm rear)
AP Racing 4-piston callipers front and
rear CHASSIS
Modular lightweight bonded aluminium
structure WHEELS
18-inch alloys, 225/40 ZR18
(front)
19-inch alloys, 255/35 ZR19 (rear) KERB
WEIGHT
1350kg (2+2 variant,
estimated) SEATING
Two variants available, 2 seater
and 2+2
Adjustable Recaro leather front seats
ISOFIX rear mounting points
in 2+2 SUSPENSION
Forged aluminium wishbone (front
& rear)
VVA (Versatile Vehicle Architecture)
Bilstein high performance
shock absorbers
Eibach coil
springs STEERING
Hydraulically assisted power
steering SOUND SYSTEM
Alpine multi-media system,
7-inch touch screen
Satellite navigation,
DVD CONVENIENCE
Air-conditioning
iPod
connectivity
Bluetooth hands-free phone connection
Electric folding
exterior mirrors
Tyre pressure monitoring
Traction
control STORAGE
Storage bins, integrated cup
holders
Remote release glovebox
160-litre
boot PERFORMANCE
0-100km/h: 5.0 secs (est)
Top
speed: 256km/h (est) RELEASE DATE &
PRICE
Estimated third quarter 2009 (Australia), price TBC
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