At the 2010 Paris Auto Show, Lotus impressed the entire world with a totally revised line-up with a few debuts in the next few years. However, before we actually get a chance to see the second generation Evora launched on the market, the company has announced that a revised version will be launched in 2012. This just so happens to be the year Lotus plans on revealing a convertible version.
While there will be no major changes made to the exterior, the interior will get a completely redesigned cabin and a new version to go along with the newest S trim level. The cabin will be designed by German firm, CSI, who have also engineered cabins for the Audi R8, Mercedes SLS, and Porsche Panamera. The engine will also remain unchanged, but it will be mated to an all-new paddle-shift gearbox.
Hit the jump to read more about the 2012 Lotus Evora.
Lotus’ Paris Motor Show explosion back in September gave way to the announcement of some big changes to their lineup occurring sometime in the near future. Well, this may very well be the near future since, according to British magazine, AutoCar, Lotus CEO Dany Bahar has announced there will be a new Exige revealed later this year at the Geneva Motor Show.
And that’s not all, Bahar also announced that the Evora will get a refresh and will be launched in 2012. The new Evora will get a completely redesigned cabin and a new version to go along with the newest S trim level. The cabin will be designed by German firm, CSI, who have also engineered cabins for the Audi R8, Mercedes SLS, and Porsche Panamera.
So, if we have this right, we should be getting a new Evora in 2012, new Esprit and Elan models in 2013, the Elite in 2014, and the Elise and Eterne in 2015. Talk about having all of your ducks in a row.
That’s it; we’re halfway through the first season of Top Gear USA and the guys seem to be coming along quite nicely in their efforts to become a real car show. They’re actually getting some laughs out of us and they’re even getting their hands on some pretty nice rides. We didn’t think we would become full-fledged Top Gear USA fans so early in its lifespan, but, the truth is, we have.
In this episode of Top Gear USA, the trio take on a challenge that leaves them traveling by land, air, and sea to get from Miami to Key West in the shortest time span. Michelle Rodriguez takes on the Top Gear test track in the Suzuki and Tanner Foust hops on over to Britain to check out the Morgan Aero SuperSport.
Hit the jump to check out the full details for this week’s episode of Top Gear USA!
There aren’t a lot of things we enjoy more than a race car being introduced to the Nurburgring. Whether it’s a Formula One racer or even a pair of Lotus 2-Elevens and an Evora racing in the FIA GT4 Championship, the mere sight – and sound, don’t forget that – of a high-action race car blasting along one of the world’s most fabled circuits is enough to raise those little goose bumps all over our body.
Fortunately, PistonClash Productions seem to share our fascination and they were cool enough to share these videos of Lotus racers getting a first-hand look at what the Nurburgring is all about. Add a few elements of rain, the shrill sound of race exhaust, and some commentary from the drivers, and you have the perfect recipe on how to spend the next 15 minutes of your life without regretting it afterward.
Trust us, these videos are must-watches, even if you don’t consider yourself a fan of the Lotus Racing Team.
We’ve been hearing a lot about Lotus lately as the Evora S and the Evora IPS were announced as Lotus features at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. We’re going to keep the ball rolling with the British manufacturer as they have just announced that the racing version of the Evora sports car will be making its racing debut this weekend at the European GT4 Championships. Behind the wheel of the sports car will be Lotus rookie driver, Ollie Hancock.
The Lotus Evora Cup is powered by a 4.0 Liter V8 making 360 PS and weighs just 1190 kg, nearly 200 kg less than the road going Evora. It will enter the race carrying the Lotus Type Number 124 and will be painted in a Lotus Motorsport Green with a yellow twin-stripe running down the center.
Next to the Evora Cup, Lotus will also be bringing four ultra lightweight Lotus 2-Eleven GT4 race cars to the event. Two of these sports cars will be decked out in the Lotus Motorsport livery with members of NFS Racing Dubai. The other two Lotus Evoras will be operated by Team Scuderia Giudici, who currently lead the GT4 “Super Sports” Championship category.
