Let's build a perfect Evora!

[STL Motorsports]

Well, we ( Lotus St. Louis ) should be able to place our first Evora order in August - Can you believe it's August already ?!

Anyway, who better than actual Lotus fanciers to help spec it out?

I am thinking Aspen White with Paprika interior or Ardent Red with Chestnut.

I am basing those choices on what may be more easily recognizable as they seem to have been the press car colors and we plan on getting our first demo Evora out and about as much as possible ( I have volunteered the task of driving the wheels of it ,in, the interest of promoting the brand you understand ! )

I put the official U.S Evora specs, colors and options up some time ago..If anyone can repost that link it would be great as a reference.

The must have cost options that I want ( besides colors) are ;

1. Stealth Grey cast alloy wheels (18" front and 19" rear)
2. Bi-Xenon headlights with headlight washing system
3. Body colored door handles
4.Sport Pack ( INCLUDES )
Switchable sports mode featuring:
• Enhanced Throttle response and RPM limit
• Sports traction control mode with increased yaw and slip
thresholds
• Sports diffuser
• Titanium sports exhaust tailpipe
• Cross-drilled brake discs
• Black painted brake calipers
• Engine oil cooler

5.Sports ratio 6-speed manual transmission - Yay...There is no automatic on the official US order guide...Sorry all you hairdressers out there, you'll have to get the Porsche Gayman if you want a slush-o-matic ! ....Not that there's anything wrong with being a hairdresser....

We Cool ?

P.S : If anyone knows how to make this a poll let me know as I am computer challenged. Someone was kind enough to do that for me when I did the same thing for our first 260 Sport. Which, indeed, found a home thanks to a Lotustalk member like you!

Cheers, Adrian.


Adrian@Lotusstl.com

[slaughtr]

Plus, add a Supercharger.

[Phantom]

I agree- Something like this would make an interesting poll...

[ajp33]

I would look over at the evora forum Evora Forum (Powered by Invision Power Board) as lots of colour combinations posted on their and customer cars should be out soon

[STL Motorsports]

THIS SHOULD HELP.

Lotus Evora Standard and Optional Equipment

S = Standard
O = Optional

Engine and transmission:
276 hp 3.5 liter V-6 engine with VVT-I S
6-speed manual transmission S
Sports ratio 6-speed manual transmission O
Optimal gear shift-point display S
Twin polished exhaust tailpipe S
Handling technology:
Fully independent suspension layout S
Forged aluminum unequal length double wishbones with integral
joint S
Bilstein mono-tube gas dampers (front and rear) S
Eibach coaxial coil springs (front and rear) S
Anti-roll bars (front and rear) S
Yokohama Advan Sport LTS tires (225/40 ZR18 front and 255/35
ZR19 rear) S
Hydraulically-assisted power steering S
BOSCH Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) S
Switchable traction control S


Stand Alone Options:
Lotus lightweight deformable bonded front structure S
Lotus all-aluminum safety monocoque 'tub' S
Lotus welded galvanized deformable rear structure S
Lotus side impact safety structure S
Stainless steel fuel tank, sheltered within safety shell S
2-stage airbags for driver and front passenger S
Isofix child seat fastening system in the rear S (on 2+2 seating
configuration only)
AP racing 4-piston fixed aluminum alloy 2-piece calipers S
Ventilated brake discs (350 mm front and 332 mm rear) S
BOSCH ABS with servo assisted brakes featuring:
• Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
S
Key located remote central locking system and trunk release S
Immobilizer and key activated alarm S
3rd central brake light – high mounted S
Rear windscreen defroster S
Insulated double glazed rear window, filled with Argon gas S
Wheels:
Silver cast alloy wheels (18" front and 19" rear) S
Silver forged alloy wheels (18" front and 19" rear) O
Stealth Grey cast alloy wheels (18" front and 19" rear) O
Gloss Anthracite forged alloy wheels (18" front and 19"rear) O
Exterior equipment:
Halogen headlights S
Bi-Xenon headlights with headlight washing system O
Solar glass windscreen S
Body colored, heated, electric door mirrors S
Body colored, heated, electric, power-fold door mirrors O
Aerodynamically optimized rear diffuser and wing S
Body colored door handles O
Chrome ‘LOTUS’ and model designation badges S
Interior specification:
Air conditioning system S
Adjustable Recaro Black leather sport seats (front). Recline tilt
and slide. S
Flat-bottomed leather and magnesium steering wheel S
Manual steering column adjustment for length and height S
Bespoke aluminum illuminated control knobs and switches S
Electric windows S
Leather gear shift knob S
Leather handbrake cover S


Entertainment:
Alpine CD/MP3/WMA receiver including:
• 2x45W High Power Amp (6.25” coaxial 2-way speakers &
dash mounted tweeters)
• CD-R/-RW/MP3 playback capability
S
Full speed connection for iPod touch, iPod nano and all iPod
models with dock connector S
Full speed AUX input S
Quick search S
Lightweight fractal radio aerial S
Tech pack: O
Upgraded stereo system with:
• Alpine Mobile Media Station
• DVD±R/±RW/MP3/AAC/WMA/DivX Playback
• 2x50W High Power Amp (6.25” coaxial 2-way speakers &
dash mounted tweeters)
• Alpine lightweight amp with lightweight 150 W subwoofer
• 7" WVGA Touch Screen display
• Alpine BlackBird Portable Satellite Navigation
• Bluetooth mobile phone connection
• USB connection for various iPod models and selected
other MP3 player and memory sticks
• iPod connection and docking cradle in glove box
• Full speed AUX input
• Quick search
• Cruise Control, included in steering wheel
• Rear parking sensors
• Tire pressure monitoring system
Tech pack upgrades:• Alpine/Lotus IMPRINT Sound with Specialized Advanced
fine-tuning
• Optimization of sound reproduction
• Enhanced sound staging and definition within the car
O
Alpine Reversing camera (day & night) with 138 degree Field of
View O
Premium pack: O
• Accent lighting
• Leather trimmed tailgate insert panel
• Evora Logo on dash
• Premium floor mats
• Choice of seat leather color

Sport pack: O
Switchable sports mode featuring:
• Enhanced Throttle response and RPM limit
• Sports traction control mode with increased yaw and slip
thresholds
• Sports diffuser
• Titanium sports exhaust tailpipe
• Cross-drilled brake discs
• Black painted brake calipers
• Engine oil cooler**



Interior Colors :

- Charcoal
- Oyster
- Paprika
- Chestnut
• Leather door paneling below trim band
• Leather trimmed door pockets
• Leather footwell side panels
• Leather trimmed armrest
• Fully leather trimmed centre console

Exterior Colors:
Paints:
Solid Paint Colors: S
• Ardent Red
• British Racing Green
Metallic Paint Colors: O
• Starlight Black
• Liquid Blue
• Persian Blue
• Canyon Red
• Arctic Silver
• Storm Titanium
• Solar Yellow
Lifestyle Paint Colors: O
• Phantom Black
• Aquamarine
• Laser Blue
• Isotope Green
• Carbon Grey
• Graphite Grey
• Chrome Orange
• Quartz Silver
• Aspen White
• Saffron Yellow
Premium Paint Colors: O
• Burnt Orange
• Ice White




Adrian - Lotus St. Louis - Adrian@Lotusstl.com

[Green Hornet]

Where's the Track Pack

[milehitom]

Originally Posted by slaughtr

Plus, add a Supercharger.

Yep Down the road, I guess...

I'd stick with Aspen White, as the red I saw in Denver didn't accent the body lines that well (it became sort of monolithic). The black one looked stellar, so black might also be a popular color choice.

A back-up camera is a must. So says my wifey when she sat in it and said "What am I looking at in the rear view mirror?"

Tom

[V-RAPTOR]

I vote for an exterior color of Starlight Black, with interior of chestnut!



I bet CO gets the most votes though.

[Murix]

Based on the reviews, I would recommend staying away from the light colour interiors. They seem to cause glare. Go with white exterior, black interior, sport, no back seats.

[Mr. Know]

Originally Posted by STL Motorsports

P.S : If anyone knows how to make this a poll let me know as I am computer challenged. Someone was kind enough to do that for me when I did the same thing for our first 260 Sport. Which, indeed, found a home thanks to a Lotustalk member like you!

I can make it a poll, but I'm not sure what the questions should be.

[STL Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Mr. Know

I can make it a poll, but I'm not sure what the questions should be.

^^^Thanks Mr.Know !

Basically Exterior and Interior Colors

We'll spec it out with the cost options I list in the first post ( numbered 1 through 5 ) ,unless, a majority of LT members have an opinion otherwise.

Cheers and Thanks again.
Adrian-

[Mr. Know]

There are 21 exterior colors already, and a poll may have only 20 options. If you would like interior and exterior choices, the exterior paint color choices need to be pared down a bit to make it work.

[STL Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Mr. Know

There are 21 exterior colors already, and a poll may have only 20 options. If you would like interior and exterior choices, the exterior paint color choices need to be pared down a bit to make it work.

^^^ You are on it !

Lets take Aquamarine out of the mix ...We wouldn't order that unless we had a non refundable deposit anyway !

A-

[RichS]

Black looks the best!

[mjf]

Originally Posted by slaughtr

Plus, add a Supercharger.

I was thinking Twin Turbo Chargers...

[Mr. Know]

Originally Posted by STL Motorsports

^^^ You are on it !

Lets take Aquamarine out of the mix ...We wouldn't order that unless we had a non refundable deposit anyway !

A-

Done.

[ads_green]

this might help - it was put together by a Germam enthusiast and theres a link for english near the bottom.

Exklusive Kollektion :: Lotus Evora Konfigurator

[STL Motorsports]

Oooops ! Retraction !

Not that too many will care on these boards, however, I was corrected by my Lotus Marketing executive regarding the Evora's availability with an automatic transmission.

Cut and pasted from an official Lotus e-mail I got;

"We will be getting an automatic… current plan calls for about 6 months after initial release"

Sorry about that.

And, Hey ! Welcome to the all the newly eligible male stylist Evora prospects out there !

Adrian-

[Simba]

Originally Posted by STL Motorsports

Sorry all you hairdressers out there, you'll have to get the Porsche Gayman if you want a slush-o-matic !

Try not to cry too hard when one passes you on a test drive.

Anyway, Isotope Green.

[Sweet Adrenaline]

Originally Posted by STL Motorsports

^^^ You are on it !

Lets take Aquamarine out of the mix ...We wouldn't order that unless we had a non refundable deposit anyway !

A-

I love the Evora, but I'm just really grossing out from the vomit dude...ewww!