- Fastest and most powerful road-going Lotus for USA and Canada – top
speed 188 mph (303 km/h)
- 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and 422 PS
- Weight only 3,104 lbs (1,408 kg), 71 lbs (32 kg) lighter than the Evora
400
- Available to order now
Relentless in its development of world-class sports cars, Lotus has unveiled the
new 2020 Evora GT for North America, replacing the Evora Sport 410 and Evora
400.
Available in both 2 seat and 2+2 configurations, and with manual and automatic
transmissions, the Evora GT is the latest in the Evora line and provides more
power and torque from an already celebrated sports car.
Employing selected lightweight carbon fibre components as standard, the new
Evora GT enjoys a sleek silhouette. However, as with all Lotus sports cars,
aerodynamic downforce is also a requirement and this new GT-class coupe
generates up to 64 kg of downforce (double that of the Evora 400) making it the
new benchmark when compared to similarly priced rivals.
The Evora GT is powered by a specially calibrated and tuned higher-output
version of Lotus’ supercharged, 3.5-litre 6-cylinder engine with integrated
water-to-air charge cooler, producing 422 PS (416 bhp) at 7000 rpm and 317 lb-ft
(430 Nm) of torque from 3500 rpm to give a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8 seconds.
The automatic option has 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) and returns a similar acceleration
time.
With all the lightweight options fitted, mass is further reduced to 3,104 lbs
(1,408 kg). This gives a total weight saving of 71 lbs (32 kg) when compared to
the Evora 400.
Lotus Evora GT in more detail
The additional downforce is created by the efficient management of airflow
under and over the car. A front lip, mounted beneath the lightweight composite
grille mesh grille, reduces undercar airflow, front wheel arch air louvres and
sculptured carbon fibre ducts behind each rear wheel vent high pressure air from
the wheel arches and a motorsport-derived rear diffuser all contribute to
increasing downforce front and rear. Curved lower A-panels smooth airflow along
the sides of the car, reducing drag. Cumulatively this elevates the Evora GT to
the top ranks of Lotus’ most aerodynamically efficient road cars.
As befitting a high-performance sports cars, carbon fibre plays a considerable
role in the car’s construction. Standard carbon composite components include the
rear bumper, curved A-panels, rear wheel ducts and sill covers. The optional
Carbon Pack includes the front access panel, roof panel, a one-piece louvered
tailgate with integrated spoiler and diffuser surround all in carbon fibre
contributing to the mass reduction by 49 lbs (22 kg).
This focus on the car’s critical mass delivers its headline power-to-weight
ratio of up to 300 PS / tonne (295 bhp / tonne) and the top speed to 188 mph
(303 km/h).
Reducing un-sprung mass, ultra-lightweight, fully machined, forged aluminium
wheels (19" 8J front and 20" 10.5J rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) are available in
either High Power silver or gloss black as standard. The option of upgrading to
one inch wider (10.5J) rear wheels is available in diamond cut satin black or
red. Stopping power comes courtesy of AP Racing four-piston calipers front and
rear with lightweight 2-piece cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs (front
370mm x 32mm, rear 350mm x 32mm).
Making the most of the traction on tap, the Evora GT uses Michelin Pilot Sport
Cup 2 tyres (245/35 ZR19-93Y at the front and 295/30 R20-101Y at the rear) with
a sports suspension package of Eibach ultra-light, low-sideload springs and
Bilstein sports dampers – all fitted as standard.
Further mass reduction for the Evora GT comes from the optional a titanium
exhaust, cutting 10 kg from beyond the car’s rear axle.
In addition to Lotus’ slick, six-speed manual gearbox with a Torsen type limited
slip differential (LSD), the Evora GT is also available with an automatic
transmission option. Quick shifting through the gears via lightweight aluminium
paddles mounted to the steering wheel contributes to a 0-60 mph time of 3.8
seconds.
The new Evora GT features four driver selectable ESP modes – selected via a
dashboard switches. ‘Drive’, ‘Sport’, ‘Race’ and ‘Off’. Sport and Race settings
increase throttle response, respectively increasing traction slip - allowing the
driver a finer degree of control before intervention.
For the interior, the dashboard, door panels, transmission tunnel and centre
console are all trimmed in black Alcantara®, complemented by contrast twin
colour stitching (bespoke leather is an option). The lightweight magnesium
steering wheel is clad in leather and Alcantara®, the instrument binnacle cover
is carbon fibre, as are the backs of the Sparco race seats. An integrated 7”
touch-screen infotainment system with AppleCarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth®
functionality, satellite navigation and reversing camera is also standard.
Every new Lotus Evora GT can be personalised through the increasingly popular
Lotus Exclusive programme. Developed by the Lotus Design team to inspire
customers, it combines traditional British craftsmanship with the best of modern
design, and allows owners to tailor vehicles to their personal taste. Since its
introduction last year, roughly a third of all new Lotus cars now undergo some
form of customisation.
The new 2020 Lotus Evora GT can be ordered now for the USA and Canada.
Lotus Evora GT – Technical Specification
|
PERFORMANCE |
UNITS |
MANUAL |
AUTOMATIC |
|
Max power |
PS / bhp |
422 / 416 |
422 / 416 |
|
Max torque |
lb-ft / Nm |
317 / 430 |
332 / 450 |
|
0-60 mph |
s |
3.8 |
3.8 |
|
Max speed |
mph / km/h |
188 / 303 |
174 / 280 |
|
CO2
emissions |
g / mile |
441 |
440 |
|
Wet / kerb
weight |
lbs / kg |
3,175 / 1440 |
3,199 / 1451 |
|
Lightest
possible weight |
lbs / kg |
3,104 / 1,408 |
3,128 / 1,419 |
|
Downforce at
max speed |
lbs / kg |
141 / 64 |
141 / 64 |
|
Power-to-weight
ratio (lightest possible) |
hp / tonne |
300 PS / tonne
295 bhp / tonne |
297 PS / tonne
293 bhp / tonne |
|
Engine AND Transmission |
|
3.5 litre (3,456 cc) V6, 24-valve, water cooled, all aluminium
engine, with Edelbrock supercharger |
|
6-speed manual transmission, with gearbox cooler, coupled to Lotus’
precision shift aluminium mechanism |
|
Lightweight, single-mass, low inertia fly wheel |
|
Torsen Type Limited Slip Differential (manual only) |
|
|
|
CHASSIS AND BODY |
|
Anodised, lightweight aluminium, extruded, epoxy bonded and riveted
high-stiffness chassis |
|
Lightweight composite panels with louvred exit ducts above wheel arch
|
|
Servo assisted, lightweight 2-piece cross-drilled and ventilated brake
discs and AP Racing four piston calipers (front 370mm x 32mm, rear 350mm
x 32mm) |
|
Unequal length, high lateral stiffness, forged aluminium, double
wishbone suspension with Eibach® tubular front and rear anti-roll bars |
|
Sports suspension package: Eibach®
ultra-light, low-sideload springs, front and rear, fitted to
Bilstein® sports dampers |
|
Lotus tuned hydraulically-assisted, rigidly-mounted, rack and pinion
steering system, with 2.86 turns lock-to-lock |
|
Driver selectable ESP modes – Drive / Sport / Race / Off |
|
Active exhaust valve control |
|
Tyre pressure monitoring system |
|
|
|
EXTERIOR SPECIFICATION |
|
Composite and glass tailgate with three element rear wing |
|
Lightweight rear aluminium sport diffuser with composite surround |
|
Carbon rear bumper with exposed lower area |
|
Carbon A-panels |
|
Side sills in matt black finish |
|
Mirror caps in gloss black finish |
|
Glass rear quarter panel |
|
AP Racing® brake calipers, red finish with black logo |
|
Michelin® Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (front 245/35 ZR19-93Y, rear 295/30
ZR20-101Y) |
|
Lotus designed, ultra-lightweight, fully machined, forged aluminium
wheels (19" 8J front and 20" 10.5J rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in gloss
black or High Power silver |
|
Powerfold and heated door mirrors |
|
Bi-xenon headlights |
|
LED daytime running lights |
|
Oval exhaust finisher |
|
INTERIOR SPECIFICATION |
|
2+2 and 2+0 seat configuration |
|
Sparco® sports seats with carbon backs, trimmed in black Alcantara®
and perforated leather, with red or black Alcantara® stripes and
contrast twin stitching |
|
Instrument panel, centre console and door panels trimmed
in black Alcantara® with contrast twin stitching in yellow and white or
red and white |
|
Carbon fibre instrument binnacle |
|
Steering wheel trimmed in black leather and Alcantara®, with black
stitching |
|
Door grab handle in black Alcantara®, gear lever gaiter and hand brake
sleeve in black leather |
|
Alcantara®
trimmed switch cover |
|
Interior colour pack: centre console panel and door grab handles in
black |
|
Instrument panel surround, steering wheel finisher, HVAC panel and
door release levers in gunmetal finish |
|
Rear parking sensor |
|
Lightweight aluminium gear knob |
|
Aluminium face level vents and blanking plate surround |
|
Dark grey headlining |
|
Black carpet |
|
Carbon fibre sill covers |
|
Lightweight driver's footrest |
|
Lightweight aluminium pedal pads |
|
Premium infotainment unit (7" screen, including
AppleCarPlay & Android Auto, satellite navigation and reversing camera) |
|
|
DIMENSIONS |
|
|
Length |
4,394 mm |
|
Width |
1,972 mm |
|
Height |
1,223 mm |
|
Fuel tank
capacity |
55 litres |
|
COMSUMPTION
(mpg) & EMSSIONS |
MANUAL |
AUTOMATIC |
|
City |
16.9 |
17.4 |
|
Highway |
25.9 |
23.9 |
|
Combined |
20 |
20 |
|
CO2 emissions
(combined) |
441 g / mile |
440 g / mile |
|
OPTIONS: TRANSMISSION AND PERFORMANCE |
MSRP |
|
6-speed automatic transmission, with gearbox cooler,
ultra-fast changes via steering wheel mounted lightweight aluminium
paddles |
$ 2,700 |
|
Titanium Exhaust |
$ 8,000 |
|
OptionS: INTERIOR AND TRIM |
MSRP |
|
Lotus developed steering wheel trimmed in black
Alcantara® with red racing line indicator |
$450 |
|
Lotus developed steering wheel trimmed in black leather
with red racing line indicator |
$450 |
|
Interior colour pack (body colour) |
$750 |
|
Bespoke leather interior |
$4,500 |
|
Bespoke double stitching |
$1,000 |
|
OptionS: EXTERIOR AND BODY |
MSRP |
|
Carbon Pack
Carbon fibre front access panel
Carbon fibre roof panel
Lightweight carbon fibre tailgate with
integrated rear spoiler and louvered backlight
Carbon rear bumper with exposed carbon on rear
bumper transom
Carbon rear diffuser surround |
$10,000 |
|
Lotus designed,
ultra-lightweight, forged aluminium wheels (19" 8J front and 20" 10.5J
rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in diamond cut satin black |
$3,250 |
|
Lotus designed,
ultra-lightweight, forged aluminium wheels (19" 8J front and 20" 10.5J
rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in red |
$2,750 |
|
OptionS: COMFORT AND COMMUNICATION |
MSRP |
|
Sub-woofer and amplifier |
$500 |
|
PAINT and Livery OPTIONS |
MSRP |
|
Standard paint |
NCO |
|
Metallic paint |
$3,750 |
|
Premium paint |
$5,900 |
|
Exclusive paint |
$8,100 |
|
Lower side sill – body
colour |
$1,100 |
|
Lower side sill – bespoke
colour |
$1,100 |
|
Bespoke colour mirror caps |
$350 |
|
Brake callipers (black or
yellow) |
$450 |
|
MARKET |
evora GT Retail prICE |
|
USA |
$96,950 MSRP |
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