Today Lotus announced the all new Lotus Evora 400, which will be the fastest and most powerful production Lotus ever. Over two thirds of the Lotus Evora 400 is new, including its supercharged and charge-cooled mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 410 lb ft of torque. A new aluminium chassis incorporates a new interior and the lightweight composite body has changed significantly both front and rear. Now weighing in at 3,119 lbs, it’s 49 lbs lighter than the Evora S.
How Fast Is It?
Maximum speed is 186 mph (300 km/h) and acceleration 0-60 mph is just 4.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds). Traction slip thresholds (‘Drive‘, ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings) can be altered via a driver-selectable switch, which allows the driver enhanced vehicle control before intervention is required. Both ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings increase throttle responsiveness. Manual diehards will be pleased that it will be offered with a row-your-own transmission option. A Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is standard for the manual transmission. It also features revised muffler internals and a switch that the driver can actuate, allowing the exhaust to flow more freely, reducing back pressure under higher engine loads, creating a unique supercar soundtrack through the three-inches wider, central exhaust pipe. Braking comes from new, more powerful, two-piece, cross-drilled and ventilated brake discs.
Interior
All new front seats are lighter (by 6.6 lbs each) and provide greater support for both driver and front passenger. As an option, rear passengers are also catered for (very small ones), with the rear seats being wider than the previous Lotus Evora. Weight has been reduced in the rear seats by 7.4 lbs. As a hand-crafted sports car, the bespoke feel is carried across three new trim levels, including trim upgrades in full Alcantara, or Scottish leather, with each featuring specific trim detailing. The cabin features a lightweight forged magnesium steering wheel with a red race-inspired position stripe and a revised instrument cluster that has simple clear dials (white on black graphics). Switchgear and ergonomics have also been improved significantly, the latter through location to the upper-central dashboard and, for the first time, a new engine start-stop button has been fitted to the Lotus Evora 400.
When Can I get One?
The new all new Lotus Evora 400 will enter production for European markets in the summer and deliveries will start in August this year. North American markets will get deliveries of the Evora 400 as a 2016 model year in the Autumn. Prices will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
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