Lotus has revealed a new model ahead of its world debut in Geneva, in the form of the Evora 400.
As the name would suggest, the new and updated Evora packs a punch with 400bhp to play with, making it the fastest production car to date from the Norfolk based manufacturer.
Lotus say this new supercar will maintain the legendary handling its known for, and as well as increasing the power the Evora 400 has also shed some weight, 22kg lighter to be precise.
Over two thirds of the small sports car is new, including its supercharged and charge-cooled mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 400 horsepower and 410 Nm of torque.
A new aluminium chassis incorporates a new interior and the lightweight composite body has changed significantly both front and rear. Together the new changes mean the Lotus Evora 400 will reach 0-60mph in just 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 186mph. This also enables the new Evora to lap the test track at the Lotus Headquarters, an impressive six seconds faster than the previous model.
In describing the remit for the new Lotus Evora 400, Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer for Group Lotus plc, states, “A requirement for all Lotus cars is to be a benchmark for handling, to be the quickest car from A to B and to provide the driver with a pure and involving driving experience. The Evora 400 is the fastest road-going Lotus that we have ever produced, possessing performance that can only be matched by cars costing significantly more. It delivers supercar looks allied to supercar performance.”
Production of the new Lotus Evora 400 will begin in the summer and deliveries will commence in August this year. Prices have yet to be announced and the car will make its world debut in Geneva at the beginning of next month.
