Editing Models - Evora (section)

==Concept Cars==

===Evora 414E Hybrid===

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| [[image:Evora_414E_Hybrid.jpg|center|thumb|400px|Evora 414E Hybrid]]
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| [[image:Lotus_Evora_414E_Motor_bay.jpg|center|thumb|400px|Evora 414E Hybrid Engine Bay]]
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| [[image:Evora 414E Hybrid Interior.jpg|center|thumb|400px|Evora 414E Hybrid Interior]]
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Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in September 2010, the Evora 414E Hybrid<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/news/en/lotus-414e-hybrid Lotus Cars - News - Evora 414E Hybrid]</ref> serves as a practical demonstration of the flexibility of Lotus's VVA platform and replaces the Evora's Toyota sourced engine with a Hybrid petrol-electic drivetrain.

Unlike many traditional hybrids the petrol engine does not drive the wheels, instead the Lotus Range Extender (1.2l, three-cylinder, 47hp) is used in conjunction with other energy recovery techniques to provide a total range of up to 300 miles.

To increase driver involvement the Lotus developed HALOsonic Internal and External Sound Synthesis system is used to simulate the noise of a conventional petrol driven car, provide aural feedback to the driver as well as an audible warning for pedestrians which is often missing from hybrid cars running on battery power.

The interior and exterior are both styled to reflect the battery powered nature of the car, with the copper colour resembling that of a battery, while the roof and engine cover are made of glass with electrical contact detailing. While the basic interior layout remains the same as that of the standard Evora the rear seats are removed to make way for the battery packs.

[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Evora%20414E%20Hybrid%20Press%20Release.pdf Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid Press Release (PDF)]

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===Evora Carbon Concept===

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| [[Image:Evora Carbon Concept Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Evora Carbon Concept Front]] || [[Image:Evora Carbon Concept Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Evora Carbon Concept Rear]]
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Shown at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show alongside the Evora 414E Hybrid, the Evora Carbon Concept left the car mechanically unaltered, while subtly enhancing its appearance both inside and out.

On the outside the Evora Carbon Concept features a pearlescent white paint job along with contrasting carbon fibre roof, diffuser and splitter. The ride height is lowered, while 19" diamond cut forged wheels are fitted both front and rear. Tyres are Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's, sized 235/35/19 on the front and 285/30/19 at the rear.

Inside the interior is fitted with carbon panels, perforated leather and matt alcantara.

Donato Coco, Director of Lotus Design described the car, "The design of the Evora Carbon Concept car features exotic, high tech materials that offer a good synergy with the Lotus brand image, expressing our motorsport heritage and history of stylish sports cars for which Lotus are renowned."<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/news/en/evora-carbon-concept-makes-motorshow-debut Lotus Cars - News - Evora Carbon Concept makes Motorshow Debut]</ref>

[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Evora%20Carbon%20Concept%20Press%20Release.pdf Lotus Evora Carbon Concept Press Release (PDF)]
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===Evora by Mansory===

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| [[Image:Mansory Evora Concept Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Mansory Evora Concept Front]] || [[Image:Mansory Evora Concept Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Mansory Evora Concept Rear]]
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The Evora by Mansory was shown at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 as a demonstration of the potential Lotus Bespoke range.

Developed in conjunction with the aftermarket tuning company [http://www.mansory.com/ Mansory], the Evora by Mansory built on the themes first shown in the [[Models - Evora#Evora Carbon Concept|Carbon Concept]], with pearlescent white paint, a carbon fibre roof, splitter, diffuser and sills, and added restyled front and rear bumpers, a carbon fibre rear spoiler with additional element beneath the wing, and some other small carbon fibre detailing.

Commenting on the car in Geneva, CEO Dany Bahar said: ”I think our collaboration with Mansory really showcases the aesthetic potential of the car too, the only limit is your imagination.

[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Evora%20by%20Mansory%20Press%20Release.pdf Lotus Evora by Mansory Press Release (PDF)]
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===Evora GTE Road Concept===

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| [[Image:Evora GTE Road Concept Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Evora GTE Road Concept Front]] || [[Image:Evora GTE Road Concept Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Evora GTE Road Concept Rear]]
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The Evora GTE Road Concept was shown at the Pebble Beach Show in August 2011 along with the Exige Matt Black Edition as part of the yearly Concours D’Elegance event.<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/news/en/pebblebeach2011 Lotus Cars - News - Lotus Double Premiere at Pebble Beach Week 2011]</ref>

The Evora GTE Road Car Concept took inspiration, if not actual mechanicals, from the range of Evora race cars, while also building themes seen in previous [[Models - Evora#Concept Cars|Evora concept cars]] such as the [[Models - Evora#Evora Carbon Concept|Evora Carbon Concept]] and [[Models - Evora#Evora by Mansory|Evora by Mansory]].

The Evora GTE's lowered suspension and wider bodywork helped give it a more purposeful stance, while the front bumper — an evolution of those first seen on the [[Models - Evora#Evora by Mansory|Evora by Mansory]] - helped both add an element of air of aggression that many felt was missing from the Evora range and a visual link to the "New Era" range of cars shown by Lotus at Paris 2010.

The Mansory link was also evident in the small badge on the cars rear spoiler—the only aspect of the design to have seen much in the way of criticism.
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===Evora GTE===

[[image:Evora GTE Road Car - Hethel Pit Lane.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Evora GTE Road Car in the Hethel Pit Lane]]Despite sharing it's name with the [[Models_-_Evora#Evora_GTE_2|Evora GTE Race Car]] the Evora GTE Road Cars drivetrain is a modified version of the [[Toyota_engines#Evora_S.2FExige_S|supercharged 2GR-FE]] seen in the [[Models_-_Evora#Evora_S|Evora S]] rather than the 4-litre Toyota Cosworth engine used in the race cars.

Power is increased to 438bhp at 7000rpm through the process of an engine rebuild with stronger internal components in conjunction with a higher boost pressure and larger intercooler. This is fed through a hydraulically automated version of the [[Toyota_Gearboxes#EA60|Toyota EA60 gearbox]], and controlled via steering wheel mounted paddles.

Weight is reduced by around 90-105kg compared to the Evora S through the extensive use of carbon fibre both inside and out, including wider carbon fibre bodywork with the front and rear camshells, wings, doors, rear bulkhead and spoilers all made by Mansory in Germany.

Although the car garnered much publicity, various engineering issues meant that it never entered full production, with various pre-production cars built in 2012 and then left to languish at the companies in Hethel HQ. The fate of these Evora GTE's was unsure for some time, but in late 2014 Lotus Motorsport put together a business plan to rework the cars (6 RHD, 16 LHD) with the standard Evora S drive-train and bespoke wishbones and wheels. As power had been decreased these cars were re-branded as the GT350.

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|'''Layout''' || Transverse mid engined, rear wheel drive
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|'''Length''' || 4360.5 mm
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|'''Width''' || 1848 mm
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|'''Height''' || 1214 mm
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|'''Engine fuel''' || Petrol
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|'''Engine configuration''' || V6 with Supercharger
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|'''Engine capacity''' || 3456 cc
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|'''Engine power''' || 437hp (444PS/257.5KW) at 7000 rpm
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|'''Engine torque''' || 310lb/ft (420Nm) at 4500 rpm
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|'''Engine rev limit''' || 7200rpm
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|'''0-60mph (0-100 km/h)''' || TBC
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|'''Top speed''' || TBC
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|'''CO<sub>2</sub>Emissions''' || TBC
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|'''Weight''' || 1276kg
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|'''Seats''' || 2
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|'''Transmission''' || 6 speed hydraulically automated manual
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|'''Drive''' || RWD
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