Evora GT430

[JayEmm]

It can't be 150k, no way. If it was Lotus would be a laughing stock. I am pretty sure it's more like 110-120k with options.

Problem is I think the 410 already struggles at 92k in the eyes of many.

[430CUP]

I still have all access as I cached the whole lot :-)

• Carbon fibre front bumper, including drag-reducing air curtain 
• Carbon fibre rear bumper, including venting for wheel arch
• Carbon fibre front access panel
• Carbon fibre roof panel
• Carbon fibre lower A panels
• Louvered wheel arch vents to reduce aerodynamic lift 
• Carbon fibre rear quarter panels 
• Carbon fibre profiled rear wing 
• Carbon fibre rear diffuser 
• Lightweight carbon fibre tailgate with integrated rear spoiler and louvered backlight 
• Polycarbonate backlight glass
• Brake calipers - red painted with black AP Racing logo
• Ultra-lightweight forged wheels (19" front and 20" rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in silver or matt black
• Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (front 245/35 R19, rear 295/30 R20 
• Spoiler uprights and mirror caps, linked to wheel colour choice
• Bi-xenon headlights
• LED daytime running lights
• Powerfold and heated door mirrors 
• Rear parking sensors
• Thatcham approved immobiliser and remote activated alarm system

Servo assisted two-piece J-hook ventilated brake discs with ultra-lightweight rear aluminium disc bells and AP Racing four piston calipers (front 370mm x 32mm, rear 350mm x 32mm)

Lightweight aluminium extruded and bonded chassis

Front and rear: Fully independent forged aluminium double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar

Öhlins® TTX two-way adjustable dampers – twenty click adjustment compression and rebound; twin tube design; low internal friction

Eibach® springs, front and rear

Rack and pinion steering box with 2.86 turns lock-to-lock

Lotus tuned hydraulically assisted steering

Driver selectable ESP modes – Drive/Sport/Race

6 position variable traction control

Cruise control

Tyre pressure monitoring system

Lightweight lithium-ion battery   3.5 litre V6, 24 valve, water cooled, all aluminium engine, with Edelbrock supercharger    6-speed manual transmission, sports ratios  Lightweight low inertia fly wheel Torsen Type Limited Slip Differential  Baffled sump Titanium exhaust system  Servo assisted two-piece J-hook ventilated brake discs with ultra-lightweight rear aluminum disc bells and AP Racing four piston calipers (front 370mm x 32mm, rear 350mm x 32mm) Lightweight aluminium extruded and bonded chassis Front and rear: Fully independent forged aluminium double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bar Öhlins® TTX two-way adjustable dampers - twenty click adjustment compression and rebound; twin tube design; low internal friction Eibach® springs, front and rear Rack and pinion steering box with 2.86 turns lock-to-lock  Lotus tuned hydraulically assisted steering Driver selectable ESP modes - Dirve / Sport / Race 6 position variable traction control  Cruise control  Tyre pressure monitoring system Lightweight lithium-ion battery

 

 

Edited July 20, 2017 by 430CUP
new info

[JayEmm]

One major thing I want to say as a positive - I am glad Lotus are not attempting to make it a "Cup". It clearly has many elements of a cup, but they are making effort to keep the Evora as a more refined product. 

[CocoPops]

Can the splitter be used on 400/410? Looks ace.

[430CUP]

[LF1]

Well I think it's perfect. 

[TheKevlarKid]

Overall I like it, I think id spec it without the rear wing though... 

New front end is very 'V6exigy'. It's gone from the hard 'axe' lines back to softer curves which I think works much better in general.

Shame they didn't add an extra inch of width on each corner though, bit gutted not to see a wee bit wider body!

 

 

[cbaileyuk]

That cannot be 150. The market would laugh it out.  Absolutely no chance at all. It will struggle at 110. In the same way the current crop of 70+ Exiges are.

[Stirling_Villeneuve]

Just now, JayEmm said:

It can't be 150k, no way. If it was Lotus would be a laughing stock. I am pretty sure it's more like 110-120k with options.

Problem is I think the 410 already struggles at 92k in the eyes of many.

Hard to say... it's a niche car, are they talking build numbers? If it's limited that would hike the price, there's  lots of competition in that region although I've never understood the comparisons with Porker prices, different strokes. 

As for the car I really like the styling, for me it's most complete looking Evora to date, although I'd find a way to drop the wing if I could... I guess some sort of active aero's out of the question at the moment but perhaps with the Geely investment it might be a way to go. Personally I'd put back the creature comforts, the air con, heated seats, sat nav, etc, etc. maybe revert to a more comfortable interior but keep the carbon and the overall race car look. Price will be interesting fully specced but I'm sure it'll be an amazing drive. 

[JayEmm]

Pretty sure it would be a bit unbalanced without the rear wing - aerodynamically.

You'll also find the weight of it will be nowhere near impressive as Lotus claim with a proper spec. What people consider "proper" varies wildly of course

[430CUP]

magnesium wheels option :-) £££££ as normal you will have to buy these parts to get the quoted weight :-)

Edited July 20, 2017 by 430CUP

[bosshog]

Love it. Glad its not wider - I'd never fit down country lanes with oncoming tractors otherwise. Not sure about the wing, but I suspect in real life it looks great. Shame I'll never have the $$ to buy one.

 

[LF1]

@JayEmm are you booked to test it, interesting to hear about the downforce and how it compares to the 400/410. 

[JayEmm]

@LF1 Lotus do not consider me important enough to get press cars. I have to rely on the good will of dealers, but with the strong likelihood of this being a limited run car, I think the chances of getting one for demo are slim.

I'd love to have a go, of course. I didn't think much at all of the Exige 360 Cup until I drove one. One of my favourite cars now.

[LF1]

Oh. Dunno why, thought you were up there now for the launch. 

[JayEmm]

Nope, I'm on the internet constantly refreshing facebook with the rest of the common folk

One other thing I just twigged... no auto option mentioned

[TonyKL]

15 minutes ago, TheKevlarKid said:

Overall I like it, I think id spec it without the rear wing though...

This, I think it would look much better without the wing.

[scotty435]

That looks amazing, let start giving Lotus some Credit instead of slating them at every opportunity, they still make great products and this as got to be the best for years, I say well done Lotus 

[21gg]

Overall I like it, loving the new front bumper, not so keen on the rear wing, it just looked slapped on. Think the pinched in panels behind the front wheels would look better just vented rather than pinched in. I suspect it will make the GTE's look good value.

I get the GT reference but do think they need to standardise the range across the different models.

Gav

[430CUP]

Just now, scotty435 said:

That looks amazing, let start giving Lotus some Credit instead of slating them at every opportunity, they still make great products and this as got to be the best for years, I say well done Lotus 

Yes I also  love it,  but one will have to take into account price and then I will be right off it lol

[Gm77]

I fully expect to get heavily abused simply for asking this question but ... given it has the Sparco seats, is a +2 feasible? 

It could mean the difference between me getting this past SWMBO as a direct replacement for my 400, and being slapped for suggesting I buy another 2 seater car.

[theelanman]

I doubt passengers would appreciate the ride round the track as theyve taken the back windows out too......

 

[Gashead1105]

Greg doesn't care about that, so long as the kids can be strapped to the car somewhere that would be fine. 

[trcm]

Front and rear bumper look very nice, fixed the slightly awkward looks of the 400 IMHO, I'd buy this in a heartbeat if I had the spare cash!

Torque still being held down to protect the naff gearbox it seems...

[NW76]

Good concept... not sure about the wing on the Evora though... liked the GTE wing a lot better. To me this is not really a fluid design anymore with that wing... a huge wing is always a challenge but if it is done right it can be done...