U.S.-Spec Lotus Evora Details Leaked - LotusTalk

Administrator · 06-12-2009, 10:38 AM

While the new Lotus Evora has already launched in Europe, the official release of the car in the U.S. has yet to take place. Normally we wouldn't have the full U.S. specifications until that time, but a three page tech sheet from Lotus has leaked out with all the juicy details.

And while so often the U.S. market gets the shaft when it comes to high performance cars, it appears as though Lotus won't be watering down its new flagship when it makes its debut stateside.

The Evora will be powered by a Toyota V6 engine and output is rated at 276hp at 6400 rpm, while torque is 258 ft-lbs at 4700 rpm. The car will weight just over 3,000 lbs (3,047 to be exact) and thanks to a six-speed manual gearbox will be able to hit 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. 100 mph will come in 12.3 seconds. There is no mention of an automatic transmission, but one is expected to be offered. A sports transmission with shorter gears is an option.

Lotus also gives braking distance figures for the Evora with its four-piston AP Racing calipers at each corner with front 13.8-inch rotors and rear 13.1-inch rotors. It will stop from 60 mph in 110 feet and from 100 mph in 290 feet.

The car will come straight from the factory with a staggered wheel fitment, with 18-inch rollers up front and 19-inch wheels in the rear. A set of forged rims, which weigh 7.1 lbs less (in total), will be available as an option.

As expected ,with the fuel-efficient Toyota engine, as well as the light-weight Lotus chassis, fuel-economy is impressive with 22.8 mpg in the city and 43.5 mpg on the highway for an average of 32.5 mpg.

MikeinAlexandria · 06-12-2009, 10:47 AM

43.5 mpg highway? Not many sports tourers even approach that. Would make the Evora a very competitive daily driver for someone who was thinking of buying an AMV8, 911 or Maserati...

DarkLotus · 06-12-2009, 11:00 AM

My 120hp v-twin Harley Davidson Sportster doesn't even get 43.5mpg highway.

How the hell does a v6 engine vehicle with 10x more weight get better fuel economy?

m_beale1 · 06-12-2009, 11:22 AM

Sounds like the mileage is quoted in Imperial MPG not US.

Demonized · 06-12-2009, 11:52 AM

I believe someone mentioned that the US average is/will be around 27mpg, as opposed to 32.5

jesterbot · 06-12-2009, 11:59 AM

Imperial Gallon is roughly 1.2 US Gallons... 43.5 / 1.2 = 36.5 mpg

Sounds about right.

Monsi · 06-12-2009, 12:08 PM

it can probably be attributed to a much lower drag coefficient that the elise/exige

DeanG · 06-12-2009, 12:22 PM

My handy dandy calculator gives 8.7 liters/100 km equals 27.04 miles per gallon (US).

Motorcycles, especially large and air cooled in the HD style, have notoriously poor mileage due to poor aerodynamic drag, high weigh, and poor engine efficiency.

Vishus_1 · 06-12-2009, 01:36 PM

Adrian with St. Louis Motorsports gave us all this scoop with the very same information 2 days ago.
THE OFFICIAL U.S.A SPECS !
Lotus Enthusiast reposts that and now it is going on Jalopnik and Autocar and other electronic sites. And this site now quotes other sources than its very own?

Give credit where credit is due.

robains · 06-12-2009, 07:09 PM

3047 lbs?? I thought it was supposed to be around 2700 lbs?

RoadDad · 06-12-2009, 07:14 PM

w/ robains in the car

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Originally Posted by robains

3047 lbs??

w/ robains out of the car

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

around 2700 lbs?

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RedSox · 06-14-2009, 01:55 PM

vishus1 - clean out your private messages so I can email you.

Thanks,
RedSox

abraham · 06-15-2009, 12:09 AM

32.5 mpg? Time to dump my Elise and get this. In 30 years, the rising gas price will make up all the price difference I am paying today...

lotustt · 06-16-2009, 05:24 PM

sweet

06-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: x Posts: 168	U.S.-Spec Lotus Evora Details Leaked While the new Lotus Evora has already launched in Europe, the official release of the car in the U.S. has yet to take place. Normally we wouldn't have the full U.S. specifications until that time, but a three page tech sheet from Lotus has leaked out with all the juicy details. And while so often the U.S. market gets the shaft when it comes to high performance cars, it appears as though Lotus won't be watering down its new flagship when it makes its debut stateside. The Evora will be powered by a Toyota V6 engine and output is rated at 276hp at 6400 rpm, while torque is 258 ft-lbs at 4700 rpm. The car will weight just over 3,000 lbs (3,047 to be exact) and thanks to a six-speed manual gearbox will be able to hit 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. 100 mph will come in 12.3 seconds. There is no mention of an automatic transmission, but one is expected to be offered. A sports transmission with shorter gears is an option. Lotus also gives braking distance figures for the Evora with its four-piston AP Racing calipers at each corner with front 13.8-inch rotors and rear 13.1-inch rotors. It will stop from 60 mph in 110 feet and from 100 mph in 290 feet. The car will come straight from the factory with a staggered wheel fitment, with 18-inch rollers up front and 19-inch wheels in the rear. A set of forged rims, which weigh 7.1 lbs less (in total), will be available as an option. As expected ,with the fuel-efficient Toyota engine, as well as the light-weight Lotus chassis, fuel-economy is impressive with 22.8 mpg in the city and 43.5 mpg on the highway for an average of 32.5 mpg. Last edited by RacyTracy : 06-15-2009 at 01:35 AM.

06-12-2009, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikeinAlexandria Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 431 Images: 5	43.5 mpg highway? Not many sports tourers even approach that. Would make the Evora a very competitive daily driver for someone who was thinking of buying an AMV8, 911 or Maserati... __________________ 2005 Elise in Racing Green with the touring pack 2007 MINI Cooper S in Sparkling Silver 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe in Sapphire Black (sold) 2002 MINI Cooper in yellow (sold) 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster (Racing Dynamics version) (sold) Founder of the Racing Green Confederate

06-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
DarkLotus Developer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 142	My 120hp v-twin Harley Davidson Sportster doesn't even get 43.5mpg highway. How the hell does a v6 engine vehicle with 10x more weight get better fuel economy? __________________ A Lotus hopeful.

06-12-2009, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
m_beale1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 75	Sounds like the mileage is quoted in Imperial MPG not US. __________________ Mike 2005 Arctic Silver Elise San Diego, CA

06-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,536	I believe someone mentioned that the US average is/will be around 27mpg, as opposed to 32.5 __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

06-12-2009, 11:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
jesterbot "Are you in a band??" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 456	Imperial Gallon is roughly 1.2 US Gallons... 43.5 / 1.2 = 36.5 mpg Sounds about right. __________________ 20XX Lotus Evora SC 2009 Star Raider 2007 F-150 Lariat 2006 SY Elise - SOLD

06-12-2009, 12:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,289 Images: 21	it can probably be attributed to a much lower drag coefficient that the elise/exige __________________ Dude, there's my car!

06-12-2009, 12:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 708	My handy dandy calculator gives 8.7 liters/100 km equals 27.04 miles per gallon (US). Motorcycles, especially large and air cooled in the HD style, have notoriously poor mileage due to poor aerodynamic drag, high weigh, and poor engine efficiency.

06-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	What? Adrian with St. Louis Motorsports gave us all this scoop with the very same information 2 days ago. THE OFFICIAL U.S.A SPECS ! Lotus Enthusiast reposts that and now it is going on Jalopnik and Autocar and other electronic sites. And this site now quotes other sources than its very own? Give credit where credit is due. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

06-12-2009, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,815	3047 lbs?? I thought it was supposed to be around 2700 lbs? __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-14-2009, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedSox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	vishus1 - clean out your private messages so I can email you. Thanks, RedSox

06-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
abraham Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bellevue WA Posts: 61	32.5 mpg? Time to dump my Elise and get this. In 30 years, the rising gas price will make up all the price difference I am paying today...

06-16-2009, 05:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
lotustt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 339	sweet

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