Editing Models - Evora (section)

===Evora S===

[[image:Evora S and IPS Launch.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The Evora S and IPS are launched at the Paris Motor Show 2010]]
Officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on September 30th 2010 alongside the Evora IPS. Its launch was somewhat overshadowed, however, as Lotus chose the same event to unveil this 'New Era' range of concept cars, prompting concerns that the Evora would quickly be replaced by the new Elan. These concerns were later allayed with the Elan later scheduled for 2017 and Lotus committing to continuing the evolution of the Evora range.

The most obvious enhancement from the base Evora is the addition of an [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine#Evora S|Eaton Roots-type Twin-Vortices supercharger]] helping the Evora S produce 345bhp, but the Evora S also receives the Sport Pack, cross drilled brakes and Stealth Grey Classic Wheels as standard, along with revisions made to areas such as the gear shift linkage.

[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Evora%20S%20and%20IPS%20Press%20Release.pdf Lotus Evora S and IPS Press Release (PDF)]

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|'''Layout''' || Transverse mid engined, rear wheel drive
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|'''Length''' || 4342 mm
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|'''Width''' || 1848 mm
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|'''Height''' || 1223mm
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|'''Engine fuel''' || Petrol
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|'''Engine configuration''' || V6 with Supercharger
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|'''Engine capacity''' || 3456 cc
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|'''Engine power''' || 345hp (350PS/257.5KW) at 7000 rpm
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|'''Engine torque''' || 295lb/ft (400Nm) at 4500 rpm
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|'''Engine rev limit''' || 7000rpm
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|'''0-60mph (0-100 km/h)''' || 4.6 seconds (4.8 seconds)
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|'''Top speed''' || 172mph (277kph)
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|'''CO<sub>2</sub>Emissions''' || 235g/km (MY10/11)<br />229g/km (MY12)
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|'''Weight''' || 1437kg
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|'''Seats''' || 2 (with option of 2+2)
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|'''Transmission''' || 6 speed manual
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|'''Drive''' || RWD
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====Evora S Gumball====

[[image:Evora S Gumball.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Evora S Gumball on the 2011 Gumball Rally 3000]] A one off car created by Lotus for the 2011 Gumball Rally 3000 and driven by Tamer Hassan.

Based on the standard Evora S, the Gumball car was enhanced with a range of cosmetic and mechanical changes borrowed from the Evora GT4 race car. These included the full GT4 aero package of front and rear bumpers, front diffuser, rear splitter and wing, air intake, barge board and grills, along with the GT4 exhaust, wheels, 4-way adjustable Ohlin dampers, stiffer Eibach Race springs and a 30mm lower ride height - although road tyres were retained to keep the car road legal.

With these changes the Evora S Gumball 3000 was quoted to be producing 400ps.

[http://lotusfiles.com/gumball3000/TechSpec.pdf Lotus Evora S - 2011 Gumball 3000 Tech Specs]
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[[image:NaomiForJapan.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Evora S Naomi for Japan]]
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====Freddie Mercury Evora S====

[[image:FreddieMercuryEvoraS.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Freddie Mercury Evora S Concept Art from the September 1st press release]]
[[image:FreddieMercuryEvoraSInterior.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Freddie Mercury Evora S Concept Art from the September 1st press release]]
The Freddie Mercury Evora S was first announced by Lotus Cars in a press release<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2011/09/lotus-cars-another-lotus-bites-the-dust/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Another Lotus Bites the Dust...]</ref> on September 1st, 2011 as a limited edition of just 1 car. 

The car was offered up for sale as an auction item for the Mercury Phoenix Trust, an HIV and AIDs charity fund, and sold on September 5th - which would have been Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday - to Chris Evans<ref>[http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2034798/Why-I-started-playing-bumper-cars-head-Do-I-need-someone.html Mail Online - Why have I started playing bumper cars with my head? Do I need to see someone?]</ref> for £100,000. Evans visited Hethel later in September<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2011/09/lotus-cars-chris-evans-signs-off-%E2%80%98freddie%E2%80%99-evora/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Chris Evans signs-off ‘Freddie’ Evora]</ref> to tour the factory, try some laps of the Hethel test track, and sign off his cars specification.

The final specification of the car was as follows: Evora S (MY12), 2+0 seating configuration, Pearl White with unique Red and Bronze stripes, Premium Pack Suedetex (custom colour scheme), Tech Pack, Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels, Reversing Camera, Powerfold Mirrors, Lotus Evora Freddie Mercury "65" Build Plate.

Unlike the concept renderings the car was specified with black suedetex fronts to the seats (although retained the concept renderings yellow rear panel), while the dash received a yellow suedetex covering.

Since taking delivery of the car Evans has since twice placed the car for sale, as apparently he didn't have room for the car amongst his collection<ref>[http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2111686/Queen-fanatic-Chris-Evans-forced-sell-Freddie-Mercury-inspired-Lotus-Ferraris-garage.html Mail Online - Queen fanatic Chris Evans forced to sell Freddie Mercury-inspired Lotus because his garage is full of Ferraris]</ref>
. It was first offered for sale in February 2012, unregistered and with delivery mileage, at Ferrari and Maserati dealership Meridien Modena<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/02/freddie-mercury-evora-up-for-sale/ SELOC - Freddie Mercury Evora up for sale]</ref> - advertising the car at £76,000 - and then once again in November 2012, registered on a 12-plate with 2156 miles and an asking price of £57,995 at Lotus dealers Bell & Colvill<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/11/freddie-mercury-edition-evora-s-up-for-sale-again/ SELOC - Freddie Mercury Edition Evora S up for sale again]</ref>, with the price later dropping.

In June 2013 the car was sold to SELOC member 'missis sumner'<ref>[[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=366902 | SELOC Forums » SELOC Chat » Meet Freddie!]]</ref>.

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| [[Image:Evora S - Freddie Mercury Edition - B&C - 1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Freddie Mercury Evora S]]
| [[Image:Evora S - Freddie Mercury Edition - B&C - 2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Freddie Mercury Evora S]]
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| [[Image:Evora S - Freddie Mercury Edition - B&C - 3.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Freddie Mercury Evora S Interior]]
| [[Image:Evora S - Freddie Mercury Edition - B&C - 4.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Freddie Mercury Evora S Interior]]
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====The Who Evora S====

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| [[image:Evora - The Who - Exterior.png|right|400px|The Who Evora S Exterior Concept Art]]
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| [[image:Evora - The Who - Interior.png|right|400px|The Who Evora S Interior Concept Art]]
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Another one-off car built and auctioned off for charity, The Who Evora S was designed in conjunction with The Who front-man Roger Daltrey CBE<ref>[http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/roger-daltrey-lotus-evora-the-who-auction-2011-11-28 Top Gear - Lotus styled by Roger Daltrey for sale]</ref> and was sold by Bonhams to raise money for the [http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/who-we-are/media-centre/press-releases/roger-daltrey-lotus-evora-auctioned-for-teenage-ca/ Teenage Cancer Trust].

The car was built to MY12 specification and features a full compliment of option packs, with the IPS gearbox, 2+2 seating, Tech Pack, Premium Sports Pack, power-fold mirrors, reversing camera and heated seats all included. The exterior was finished in Starlight Black, with unique detailing including pin-striping of the sills, The Who roundels ahead of the doors, a Union Jack decal on the rear wing and Roger Daltrey's signature by the rear windows. The interior was similarly unique, with a red dashboard and black leather and alcantara trimmed seats with red contrast sticking and The Who roundels embroidered into the headrests. 

It was hoped that the car, which would have had a list price of over £73,000, would raise in excess of £80,000<ref>[http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/who-we-are/media-centre/press-releases/roger-daltrey-lotus-evora-auctioned-for-teenage-ca/ Teenage Cancer Trust - Roger Daltrey Lotus Evora auctioned for Teenage Cancer Trust]</ref>, however the final sale price came to just £56,000 including buyers premium<ref>[http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/19293/lot/409/ Bonhams - Sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, The Who Evora designed by Roger Daltrey CBE 2012 Lotus Evora S 2+2 Coupé]</ref>.

Since it's sale the car has been spotted in the wild at the Lotus of Cleveland dealership in America <ref>[http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f170/who-evora-spotted-local-dealership-121832/ LotusTalk - The "Who Evora" spotted at the local dealership]</ref> and is a LHD car.

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====Evora GP Edition====

[[image:Evora GP Edition.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Evora GP Edition]]
Announced October 10th, 2011<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2011/10/lotus-evora-s-gp-edition/ SELOC - Lotus Evora S GP Edition]</ref>, the Evora GP Edition is a limited edition based around the Evora S with Lotus Renault GP inspired livery.

In addition to the standard Evora S specification the Evora GP Edition features:
Premium Pack with SuedeTex and custom Red Stitching
Suedetex Base Pack
Tech Pack
Reversing Camera
Forged Diamond Cut Design Wheels 19 inch front and 20 inch rear

UK and European cars were built to MY11 specification with a total of 3 UK and 4 or 5 European cars, while the 14 US and 4 Canadian cars were built to MY12 specification.<ref>[http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f170/gp-edition-registry-111686/ LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community > Lotus Discussions > Lotus Evora > GP Edition Registry]</ref>

[[Image:Evora GP Edition - Exterior.jpg|thumb|center|400px|UK market Evora GP Edition exterior]]

The Evora GP Edition also features a unique gold colour for the wheels, a gold livery applied to the bodywork, and red trim on the front splitter, wing mirror covers and above the rear diffuser. MY11 cars received the Premium Pack with SuedeTex and custom Red Stitching, but with the MY12 style darker dashboard finish, while MY12 cars received the later MY12 Premium Pack Sport interior in Ebony black leather with Red Piping.

[[Image:Evora GP Edition - Interior.jpg|thumb|center|400px|UK market Evora GP Edition interior]]
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