The Lotus Evora is already ten years old as of 2019, but it's still going strong. Although Lotus is working on a successor, the current Evora is still being used as a base for special-edition sports cars. The latest model is called the GT410 and was unveiled in China, at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. This isn't the first Evora to sport a "GT410" badge -- a one-off was built for the Jim Clark Trust Foundation in 2018 -- but it's the first production run to feature the nameplate.

The Evora GT410 is heavily based on the GT430 Sport

Although the GT410 name is new, the car isn't. The GT410 is heavily based on the GT430 Sport, which is essentially a slightly more aerodynamic GT430 without the big rear wing. The GT410 features revised aerodynamics, new lightweight elements and also ditches the rear wing.

The GT410 features a new composite front and rear fascia, but this doesn't change the car's appearance. The same goes for the slightly larger carbon-fiber ducts in the front bumper and the ducts behind each rear wheel. The diffuser is also identical to the GT430, with a big center-mounted exhaust flanked by a two-piece diffuser with three fins on each side. All told, the "GT410" badge on the rear fascia is the only feature that sets this sports car apart from the GT430 Sport.

The Lotus Evora GT410 is not the most powerful Evora available

The GT410 features the familiar, supercharged, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that powers a wide range of Lotus sports cars. The mill is rated at 400 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque, which means the GT410 is just as powerful as the Evora 400. And it's not the most powerful Evora yet. The Evora Sport 410 comes with 410 horsepower, while the Evora GT430 cranks out a solid 430 horses and 325 pound-feet of torque. As a result, it's not the most powerful either. The sprint to 60 mph takes 4.1 seconds, on par with the Evora 400 and a tenth-second slower than the Evora Sport 410. Compared to the Evora GT430, the GT410 is almost a half-second slower.


Engine

3.5 litre V-6

Max power at 7000 rpm

400 HP @ 7,000 RPM

Max torque

410 Nm @ 2250 and 7000 RPM

0-100 km/h

4.2 s

Max speed

280 km/h

Transmission

6-speed automatic

Unladen weight

1368 kg

Cd

0.35

Downforce

96 kg

Power-to-weight ratio (unladen)

292 hp / tonne

Frontal area

1.91 m2


While it's not notably less powerful than other Evora models, the GT410 is notably heavier. Tipping the scales at 1,368 kg (3,016 pounds), the GT410 is 110 kg (242 pounds) heavier than the GT430. It's also 14 kg (31 pounds) heavier than the Evora 400 that features the exact same engine.

Lotus offers the GT410 with a six-speed automatic and a chassis that's ready for track duty thanks to gear like Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs, and Michelin Pilot 4S tires.

The Lotus Evora GT410 is a nice place to spend time in

A track-oriented sports car, the Evora isn't exactly comfortable when compared to a sedan, but it's not a bad companion for short and medium trips. It even has a seven-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth functionality, satellite navigation, and an available reverse camera. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather and Alcantara, while most of the dashboard, door panels, and center console are trimmed in Alcantara. The Sparco race seats, the carbon-fiber door sills, and the magnesium steering wheel are reminders that the Evora is ready for track duty.

Further reading

The 2020 Lotus Evora GT4 Concept Previews The Official 2020 Race Car

Read our full review on the 2019 Lotus Evora GT410 Jim Clark Trust

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