Editing Models - Evora (section)

===Evora===

[[image:Evora-Press-Shot.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Lotus Evora Press Photograph]]
After its unveiling in July 2008, the first customer Evora was sold to Matthew Melling, a customer of Stratton Motor Company, in September 2009.<ref>[http://lotusenthusiast.net/2009/09/first-lotus-evora-delivered.html Lotus Enthusiast - First Lotus Evora delivered!]</ref>

The initial run of 450 cars delivered were all the [[#Launch Edition|Launch Edition]] models, which were produced to a fixed specification to ease the initial production process.

After this regular production began, with both the Evora 2+0 and 2+2 available with a range of [[Pricing and Upgrades (2011)#Vehicle_Options_4|option]] and [[Pricing and Upgrades (2011)#Vehicle_Options_3|upgrade packs]].

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

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|'''Layout''' || Transverse mid engined, rear wheel drive
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|'''Length''' || 4342 mm
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|'''Width''' || 1848 mm
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|'''Height''' || 1223mm
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|'''Engine fuel''' || Petrol
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|'''Engine configuration''' || V6
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|'''Engine capacity''' || 3456 cc
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|'''Engine power''' || 276hp (280PS/206KW) at 6400 rpm
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|'''Engine torque''' || 258lb/ft (350Nm) at 4600 rpm
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|'''Engine rev limit''' || 6400rpm (7000rpm with Sport Pack)
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|'''0-60mph (0-100 km/h)''' || 4.9 seconds (5.1 seconds)
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|'''Top speed''' || 162mph (261kph)
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|'''CO<sub>2</sub>Emissions''' || 205g/km (MY09)<br />199g/km (MY10/11)<br />215g/km (with Sports Gearbox)
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|'''Weight''' || 1382kg
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|'''Seats''' || 2 (with option of 2+2)
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|'''Transmission''' || 6 speed manual (Optional Sports Gearbox)
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|'''Drive''' || RWD
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====Launch Edition====

The Evora Launch Edition made up the first 450 (200 destined for the UK) production Evoras. They were all built to the same specification, allowing Lotus to bring the production line up without having to worry about the various different permutations possible with customised cars.

All Launch Editions came equipped with 2+2 seating, Tech Pack, Premium Pack, Sport Pack, Hi-power silver cast alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Alpine Imprint Audio System, Reversing Camera, Electric Powerfold Mirrors and a numbered plaque. The Sport Ratio gearbox was not an option on Launch Edition cars, with the only options being the cars paint and possibly interior trim.<ref>[http://www.lotusdriversguide.com/Press/Evora_Range_Specification_and_Pricing.php Lotus Drivers Guide - The 2010 Model Year Lotus Evora Range Specification and Pricing]</ref>

The Evora Launch Edition was priced at £58,460, with [[Paint Colours - Evora#Metallic Colours|Metallic]], [[Paint Colours - Evora#Lifestyle Colours|Lifestyle]] and [[Paint Colours - Evora#Premium Colours|Premium]] paint colours as cost options.

====Naomi for Haiti====

[[Image:Evora Haiti.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Lotus Evora Naomi for Haiti]]
Following the [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8455629.stm earthquake that struck Haiti] in 2010, Lotus donated eight special edition Evora's to be auctioned off at Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief show, held at Somerset House on February 18th, during London Fashion Week.

The "Naomi for Haiti" cars were based off the standard Evora, and featured a unique livery designed by Lotus Design Director, Donato Coco, which "reflects Naomi’s
design direction.".

The cars raised over €1.4 million towards relief efforts<ref>[http://www.lotusdriversguide.com/Press/evora_naomi_for_haiti_GBP_1400000.php Lotus Drivers Guide - Lotus contribution to Fashion for Relief Haiti confirmed at €1.4m]</ref>, with the first 2 cars selling for over £300,000 each.

[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Naomi%20for%20Haiti%20Press%20Release.pdf Naomi for Haiti Press Release (PDF)]
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====Press reception====

The Evora launched to positive reception from the press, with 5-star reviews in Evo<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/241450/lotus_evora.html evo Car Reviews - Lotus Evora]</ref> and Car<ref>[http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search-Results/First-drives/Lotus-Evora-2009-the-new-CAR-review/ Car Magazine - Lotus Evora]</ref> magazines.

Reviews praised the Evora's ride and handling, but raised some concerns as to whether the build quality was up to the level of its rivals.
"It has proved to be a really usable GT car, yet it has also played the junior supercar role in a way I hadn’t expected. It still hasn’t got the feeling of solidity that Porsche imbues in its cars, but as a package the Evora has a lot of similarities with the multi-talented 911."

=====Awards=====

Autocar - Britain's Best Driver's Car 2009<ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/242429/ Autocar - Evora is UK’s Best Driver’s Car]</ref><br />
Car Magazine - Performance Car of the Year 2009<ref>[http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/CAR-Features-2009/Performance-Car-of-The-Year-2009/ Car Magazine - Performance Car of The Year 2009]</ref><br />
Evo - Car of the Year 2009<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/244843/evo_car_of_the_year_2009.html evo car of the year 2009]</ref>

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

====MY12 Updates====

The launch of the MY12 cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show saw a range of improvements and specification changes to the Evora range, some of which had been made to cars as and when they were developed, and others which were added specifically to the Model Year 2012 cars.

'''Changes included'''<br />
Close Ratio Gearbox, Bi-Xenon headlights and Body Coloured Door Handles now included as standard throughout the range<br />
Revised selection of [[Paint Colours - 2012|Paint Colours]], including some unique to the Evora and the new Motorsport colours.<br />
Revised gear linkage, gear stick design and positioning.<br />
Pioneer headunit for the Tech Pack, replacing the previous Alpine unit.<br />
New exhaust design to give a more evocative exhaust note.<br />
Redesigned door seals and latches.<br />
Revised interior with additional Premium Sport option, new colour options, leather covering on extra surfaces to improve the look and feel, redesigned steering wheel, higher quality leather, new floormats, etc.

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| [[Image:Evora S MY12 Interior Front.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Evora S MY12 'Premium Sport' Interior - Front]] || [[Image:Evora S MY12 Interior Rear.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Evora S MY12 'Premium Sport' Interior - Rear]]
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