Lotus Evora 400 at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Hits 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds
Following last month’s online reveal, the Lotus
Evora 400 has made its public debut this week at the 85th Geneva
Motor Show.
Troubled British marque Lotus is trying to spice up the
Evora with a more powerful version equipped with a V6 3.5-liter supercharged
engine developing 400 bhp (298 kW) and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft). They say it’s the
most powerful production model ever but back in 2011 they launched an Evora
GTE Limited Edition which had 438 bhp (327 kW). They probably didn’t take
this version into consideration because it was available in a limited series
that was also commercialized
in China.
Getting back to the Evora 400, it runs the 0-62 mph (0-100
km/h) sprint in 4.2 seconds and tops out at 186 mph (300 km/h). The engine’s
power is channeled to the wheels through either an updated 6-speed manual or an
optional 6-speed automatic transmission. Lotus has also made some revisions to
the aluminum chassis and they were able to shave off 22 kg (48 lbs).
Other upgrades implemented in the Evora 400 include larger
brakes, a limited slip differential (when equipped with the manual gearbox) and
a retuned suspension. Inside it gets new seats, forged magnesium steering
wheel, new center console as well as a revised instrument cluster and better
materials.
It will go on sale initially in Europe this August while North America will get it later on as a 2016MY.
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