Lotus Evora

The first all-new Lotus since the iconic Elise roadster made its debut in 1995, the Evora entered the sports car market as the world’s only production mid-engined 2+2.

Back in March 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show the Evora S and Evora with IPS option were unveiled.

The Lotus Evora, is available in two versions - the Evora and the Evora S – and is regarded by some as one of the most exciting and genuinely useable sportscars on the market today. Both cars have a 3.5 litre V6 engine and both produce phenomenal performance so the obvious question is, what's the difference between the two? The answer in a word is supercharger.

The base Evora has 280 PS and tops out at a quick 261 km/h (162 mph) whilst returning an impressive 217 g of CO2 per km. The Evora S has 350 PS (345 hp) and 400 Nm (295 lbft) of torque, courtesy of a supercharger which gives acceleration of 4.8 seconds to 100 km/h (4.6 seconds to 60 mph) and a maximum speed of 277 km/h (172 mph).

The Evora S comes with a sport pack as standard featuring a 'sport’ button which allows the driver to increase throttle response. The sport button also raises the instantaneous rev limit and changes the Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) settings resulting in a total experience change.

There are cross-drilled brakes for improved cooling. And here’s a heads up for those who buy into the old adage 'you can tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys’: the external emotion of the Evora S has been improved with a completely new active exhaust which means that at the push of a button the car sounds just as dramatic as it feels.

Dany Bahar Lotus' Chief Executive Officer summed it up by saying: "You don’t realise what you were missing from your driving experience until you get behind the wheel of the Evora S."

So apart from the obvious power difference, how is the Evora S different to the Evora? It’s another question we put to the CEO (given that he’s spent a little time behind the wheel, we thought he’d be best placed to answer questions). This is what he said: "It’s the next level of Evora experience. It communicates even more with you, the suspension setting has been fine tuned for added power and control so it responds even more to your direction. It’s an instinctual car, the experience is pure."

Bold shapes and beautiful materials are linked in unison, offering both luxurious comfort and style to the driver. Simplicity meets sophistication in a beguiling combination of exquisite detailing and hand-built craftsmanship. The unique mid engined 2+2 layout offers striking levels of everyday practicality.

The Evora's iconic styling, elegant proportions and unique mid-engined 2+2 configuration make it a truly exclusive proposition. A sports car of true character.

Building on the Lotus tradition of engineering innovation and a devotion to low weight, Evora delivers a remarkable combination of exhilarating performance and class-leading CO2 emissions of only 205g/km.

Aerodynamic considerations for drag, down force and cooling have had a significant and positive influence on the overall form while the masterful packaging provides a remarkably spacious 2+2 layout.

Slipping easily into the driver's seat you will experience high levels of comfort, and a test drive will reveal Evora's exceptional driving dynamics.

*Prices do not include delivery charges, PDi, first service, number plates, first registration fee, road fund licence, fuel (or any other on the road charges) or any other costs.

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In addition to the Evora S, Lotus also presents the IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option. This inception of the seven-time-award-winning (who's counting? We are!) Evora sees an automatic 6-speed gearbox with Lotus developed transmission control with a 3.5 l V6 engine on both the naturally aspirated and forced induction Evora models.

The IPS version of the Evora allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes. The driver also has the option of selecting 'sport' mode which showcases the Lotus sport driving experience allowing the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission.

*Prices do not include delivery charges, PDi, first service, number plates, first registration fee, road fund licence, fuel (or any other on the road charges) or any other costs.

The Evora S blends the sublime handling attributes of the Lotus Evora with the surging linear power of a supercharged V6. Delivering even more attitude, the forced induction engine delivers 345 bhp (350 PS) with a breathtaking 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds, through the balanced chassis to deliver a sensational driving experience.

Lotus have taken the award winning Evora and re-created it with a 350 PS 3.5l V6 engine to create the Evora S. Dany Bahar Lotus' Chief Executive Officer summed it up beautifully when he said: "You don't realise what you were missing from your driving experience until you get behind the wheel of the Evora S."

The Evora S comes with a sport pack as standard featuring a 'sport' button which allows the driver to control throttle response and activate the exhaust by-pass valve. The sport button also raises the instantaneous rev limit and changes the dynamic stability control settings resulting in a total experience change. There are cross-drilled brakes for improved cooling. And here's a heads up for those who buy into the old adage 'you can tell the men from the boys by the size of their toys': the external emotion of the Evora S has been improved with a completely new active exhaust which means that at the push of a button the car sounds just as dramatic as it feels.

*Prices do not include delivery charges, PDi, first service, number plates, first registration fee, road fund licence, fuel (or any other on the road charges) or any other costs.

View the Lotus Evora S video below:

Actions speak louder than words

You Spoke - We Listened. The Result….

New Evora S with IPS option added to the award-winning Evora line-up

You wanted more power so we delivered the supercharged Evora S.
The market needed more options so we created IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift).
Now we bring you the Evora S with IPS option – all the power and handling of the Evora S with the versatility of IPS.

The S with IPS option features the 3.5l V6 supercharged engine delivering 350 PS and optimised IPS calibration. The paddle shift manual mode allows the driver the full and uncompromised Evora S experience with the added bonus of switching to automatic mode. This is the most versatile Evora yet.

Group Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar said: "We’re really proud of the IPS option for the Evora S - people loved the Evora S and we had a great response to IPS, combining these two was a natural step and we’re delighted with the result.

"Nothing has been compromised in the development of this model, it’s a true Lotus through and through with a great drive experience enhanced through the integration of superior technology and typically dynamic Lotus engineering."

*Prices do not include delivery charges, PDi, first service, number plates, first registration fee, road fund licence, fuel (or any other on the road charges) or any other costs.

Evora GTE road car: All hail the mighty Evora GTE road car. Producing over 444 PS from the race developed Lotus Evora GTE engine, this is, quite simply, the most powerful Lotus road car ever built. Yet contrary to its extreme roots, the Evora GTE road car also delivers a comfortable and refined element to its high performance driving characteristics. Originally designed as a special limited edition for the Asian market, production will now be expanded on the Evora GTE road car to meet demand and reach further markets.

Lotus Lightweight DNA: Clever use of carbon fibre has been integrated extensively throughout the exterior and interior of the car, this is one major contributors to the 105kg weight reduction versus the base Evora. Carbon fibre has been used for all the bodywork modifications including the front and rear bumpers, the rear wing and the doors.

Commenting on the Evora GTE road car, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: "To celebrate our successful return to Le Mans this year we created the ultimate road car racer. Initially we introduced this to the Asian market with our partners in China as a ‘taste of Lotus’ however the response was so great that we received 114 orders from China alone. This justified us looking in to speeding up the process of bringing this car to other territories. We showed a concept at Pebble Beach and are showing this production intent car at Frankfurt. We will bring this car to Europe and the US. People get so excited when they see and especially hear it for the first time. It’s a very special car and will appeal to a very special type of driver – and they won’t be disappointed!"