Lotus Reveals Evora S and Evora Auto at Paris Motor Show
#1
08-16-2010, 11:40 AM
Lotus Reveals Evora S and Evora Auto at Paris Motor Show 
Our friend's at GTspirit.com have uncovered some spicy Lotus news today! Ahead of the official debut the first details of two new Lotus sports cars have leaked into the world. The information includes the release of the Lotus Evora S and Evora Auto at the Paris Motor Show, starting at the end of September. The info was accidentally revealed via an e-mail from the group PR manager from Lotus and send to all media contacts around the world.
The mail includes information about two new cars alongside some “other new car(s)” not yet announced. Quote: “let’s maintain the mystery for now!” Furthermore, the PR manager states that he has driven both prototypes and they are “sensational”. He continues telling “us” that the S will be ready for media drives almost straight after Paris, in the US this will take place early next year.
Secondly, there is news for all carspotters. Please grap your cameras and head to the Nurburgring. Both prototypes and the Lotus test team are at the Nordschleife tomorrow on for three days executing drive tests. Lotus is aiming to send out a press release about the Evora S and Evora Auto during the last week of this month. A minimum of three new cars will be displayed at on the 10,000ft² (960m²) stand space in Paris.
Source [GTSpirit] Images from [Autoblog]
*Press Release added 8-26-2010*
It's an Evora but not as you know it
Ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show on September 30th, Lotus announce the latest evolution of the award winning Evora – the Evora S and Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option.
Lotus has 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."
So apart from the obvious power difference, how is the Evora S different to the standard 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 with you better, the suspension setting has been fine tuned for added power and control so it responds even more to direction. It's an instinctual car, the experience is pure."
"We were proud of the Evora but we're even prouder of the Evora S, I feel like it does the true Lotus experience justice. The really great thing is that as we move forward the standard Evora should also benefit from some of these developments."
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.
Commenting on the Evora S, Lotus Chief Commercial Officer Andreas Prillmann said: "The Evora S is a natural progression for us but more than that, it's a taste of what people can come to expect from the next generation of Lotus cars. It retains core Lotus values such as performance through lightweight but it also gives more than that. It's the perfect combination of top performance, style and comfort. Form doesn't sacrifice function in the case of the Evora S."
So there you have it folks, the next generation of Lotus Evora, the Evora S, set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
But that's not all. 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 delivering 280 PS assuring a superior automatic driving experience.
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.
Commenting on the development Dany Bahar said: "The Evora IPS is set to broaden the appeal of the Evora and reach out to a slightly different market. We hope it will be popular with established automatic locations such as Asia, the Middle East and the US. It's been a long time since Lotus created an automatic and we've spent a great deal of time refining this one to make sure that it perfectly complements the Evora drive experience."
Evora S Technical Specification
Model Evora S
Engine - Mid mounted, transverse 3.5 litre DOHC V6 VVT-I
Emissions see below due to wheel options
Transmission - 6 speed manual
Chassis - Modular lightweight bonded aluminium structure
Steering - Lotus tuned hydraulically-assisted power steering
Suspension - Forged aluminium double wishbone suspension
Bilstein high performance gas dampers
Eibach coaxial coil springs
Performance data
Standard wheel option
Fuel consumption - urban 14.5 l/100km
Fuel consumption – extra urban 7.4 l/100km
Fuel consumption - combined 10.0l/100km
CO2 Emissions 235 g/km
19/20" wheel option
Fuel consumption - urban 14.6 I/100km
Fuel consumption – extra urban 7.6 I/100km
Fuel consumption - combined 10.2 I/100km
CO2 Emissions 239 g/km
Max power - 350 PS / 257.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max torque - 400 Nm / 295 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
0-60 mph - 4.6s
0-100 km/h 4.8s
Maximum speed - 172mph
Vehicle mass (unladen) - 1437kg
Evora IPS Option Technical Specification
Engine - Mid mounted, transverse 3.5 litre DOHC V6 VVT-I
Emissions - 208 g/km
Transmission Electronically controlled 6 speed automatic
Chassis Modular lightweight bonded aluminium structure
Steering Lotus tuned hydraulically-assisted power steering
Suspension Forged aluminium double wishbone suspension
Bilstein high performance gas dampers
Eibach coaxial coil springs
Performance data
Fuel consumption - urban 12.6 l/100km
Fuel consumption – extra urban 6.6 l/100km
Fuel consumption - combined 8.8 l/100km
CO2 Emissions 208 g/km
Max power - 280 PS / 206 KW @ 6400rpm
Max torque - 350 Nm / 258 lb ft @ 4700rpm
0-60 mph - 5.3s
0-100 km/h - 5.5s
Maximum speed - 155mph
Vehicle mass (unladen) - 1436 kg
#2
08-16-2010, 12:59 PM
That's the best angle I've seen of the car yet. Also, hell has clearly begun to cool down if Lotus is offering an auto trans in this car.
An "S" model does sound just about right though. Power is the one thing this car desperately needs.
An "S" model does sound just about right though. Power is the one thing this car desperately needs.
#5
08-26-2010, 07:56 PM
more info on the Evora S. I would think it would be quicker than the current exige.
Lotus Evora S: 350 HP Worth Of Supercharged Go
Lotus Evora S: 350 HP Worth Of Supercharged Go
The Lotus Evora S exists to sharpen the Evora nameplate into something a bit more respectable and a lot more powerful. The 350-hp, 295 lb-ft, supercharged 3.5-liter Toyota V6 represents a 70-hp and 37 lb-ft improvement over stock, and pushes the car's 0-60 mph sprint time to 4.5-second.
But it's not just about power, the car's also sporting a retuned suspension for more precise body control, a revised rear diffuser, and bigger cross-drilled brakes, and a heads-up display. A push of a button brings on"Sport Mode" which opens up an exhaust bypass and remaps the throttle programming for snappier response. All of this is a good thing.
Lotus also mentioned the inclusion of a new flappy paddle shifter system called the Lotus' "Intelligent Precision Shift" for the base model. It's a fancy name for a 6-speed automatic transmission, shifted manually, you know the drill. The acceleration for the 280-hp is 5.3 seconds.
But it's not just about power, the car's also sporting a retuned suspension for more precise body control, a revised rear diffuser, and bigger cross-drilled brakes, and a heads-up display. A push of a button brings on"Sport Mode" which opens up an exhaust bypass and remaps the throttle programming for snappier response. All of this is a good thing.
Lotus also mentioned the inclusion of a new flappy paddle shifter system called the Lotus' "Intelligent Precision Shift" for the base model. It's a fancy name for a 6-speed automatic transmission, shifted manually, you know the drill. The acceleration for the 280-hp is 5.3 seconds.
#6
08-26-2010, 08:06 PM
Nah,
The Exige S260 does naught-60 in 3.9 seconds.
The Exige S240 does naught-60 in 4.1 seconds.
Still a decent time though.
The Exige S260 does naught-60 in 3.9 seconds.
The Exige S240 does naught-60 in 4.1 seconds.
Still a decent time though.
#8
08-26-2010, 08:39 PM
I want to like it, I really do, but I just can't help the fact that it doesn't do anything for me. Even the rear diffuser looks kind of cheap to me. Maybe I'm just being too harsh on it. One thing I do know, poor ol' Colin would be rolling over in his grave with this one!
I agree with the poster above about the auto tranny/paddle deal. Europeans really think that Americans don't drive manual transmission cars. On the European forums they go on and on about how the yanks can't drive manual. We need to drop leaflets over Hethel or something letting them know that yes, many of us do appreciate manual! Oy!
I agree with the poster above about the auto tranny/paddle deal. Europeans really think that Americans don't drive manual transmission cars. On the European forums they go on and on about how the yanks can't drive manual. We need to drop leaflets over Hethel or something letting them know that yes, many of us do appreciate manual! Oy!
Last edited by LandspeedJennifer; 08-26-2010 at 08:42 PM.
#9
08-26-2010, 09:45 PM
man i really love that rear diffuser and center exhaust pipe. the paddle shifters are a nice addition too i think
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