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Lotus Evora

True Character South Africa 2010


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Introduction


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Vehicle HeadlinesClass Leading Fuel Economy and Emissions

Combined cycle fuel economy -

8.7 litres/100 km (32.5 mpg)

CO2 emissions - 205 g/km

Excellent Performance

0-60 mph - 4.9 seconds

0-100 km/h - 5.1 seconds

Top speed - 261 km/h (162 mph)

World Class Braking

100-0 km/h - 2.5 seconds (36.8 meters)

Exceptional Development Timespan

27 months to start of production


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Evora The PropositionUnique mid-engined 2+2 conguration a

practical, true sportscar

Lotus attributes a remarkable combination

of performance, agility and efciency

Innovative use of technology

Exclusivity low volume and brand image

Iconic Lotus styling


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Exterior

Exterior designed by Steve Crijns under the

leadership of Russell Carr

A sleek athletic form which uses uid and

crisp surfaces to communicate velocity, agilityand sophistication

Low and wide with cab-forward proportions

Key Lotus signature design elements

Curvaceous plan view denes muscularity

Perfect marriage of function and form

nothing is superuous

Obviously a mid-engine sportscar

not obvious that it is a 2+2


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InteriorInterior designed by Anthony Bushell under the

leadership of Russell Carr

Harmony with exterior design communicates

speed, purity, lightness and sophisticationDynamic, uid surfaces and soft forms

Crisp feature lines wrap around the cabin

cosseting the occupants

Contemporary ambience modern with a

classic twist

Utilises premium quality materials and nishes

Traditional leather craftsmanship juxtaposed

with contemporary technical nishes

Hi Fi style details ush mounted and edge lit

switches sit in metal panels

Honesty what looks like leather is leather and

what looks like metal is metal

Cockpit feel and optimised driving position the

driver wears the car


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Technical Overview


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Technical Overview PackagingA masterpiece of packaging:

Obviously a mid-engined sportscar not

obviously a 2+2

Only slightly bigger than the Lotus small car

platform products

Designed to accommodate a 95th percentile

American Male (61 / 186 cm) in the front

seats and a 5th percentile American Female

(50 / 152 cm) in the back seats at the same

time

A useful 160 litre boot which can accommodate

a set of golf clubs


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Technical Highlights First Lotus to use low volume Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA)

Whole chassis weighs just over 200kg

Whole vehicle stiffness of 26,000 Nm per degree

Lightweight composite body panelsWindscreen frame, roof panel & body side panels are

bonded to the chassis and add stiffness to the chassis.

Engine 2GR-FE VVT-I 3.5L V6 DOHC from Toyota

Power 276 hp / 280 PS / 206 kW @ 6,400 rpm

Torque 258 lbft / 350 Nm @ 4,700 rpm

Bespoke Lotus Electronic throttle control system

Engine management

Exhaust system

AP Racing ywheel and clutch package

Gearbox EA60 gearbox supplied by Toyota

6-speed manual gearbox

Std and Sports ratios available

Brakes Bespoke Lotus AP Racing

4-piston calipers

Front disc 350mm cast iron

Rear disc 332mm cast iron

Steering Lotus tuned hydraulically assisted power steering

Height and reach adjustment


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Technical Highlights Suspension, springs and dampers

Lightweight forged aluminium double wishbone suspension

Lotus tuned Eibach springs & Bilstein dampers

Tyres Pirelli P-ZeroFront: 225/40 ZR18

Rear: 255/35 ZR19

Aerodynamics Sleek tear drop design

Balanced aerodynamic downforce created through:

Top exit radiator

Flat underside

Rear diffuser

Floating rear wing

8kg of downforce @ 160 km/h

Low drag coefcient of 0.33

Active Safety Advanced Bosch ABS system, featuring:

Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)

Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)

Bi-xenon headlights

Passive Safety The Evora is designed to surpass global crash test regulations

Strong safety cell tub

Sacricial front and rear subframes

Duel stage airbags and three point pyrotechnics seatbelts

Rear ISOFIX anchorage points on 2+2 model


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SummaryThe rst all new Lotus for 13 years, returning

to a market position that Lotus occupied for

25 years

The worlds only mid-engined 2+2 productioncar - a masterpiece of packaging to give a

practical, true sportscar

A remarkable combination of exhilarating

performance and class leading fuel economy

and emissions

Exceptional ride and handling complimented

by world class brakes

An exclusive proposition due to low volume

and brand heritage

Stunning visual impact

Overall, a compelling ownership proposition


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Potash Lane, Hethel, Norwich, England, NR14 8EZ

www.grouplotus.com

Registered in England under company number 895081

Group Lotus plc 2010

Lotus Cars Limited

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