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No58: /* Pre-launch */

2023-09-12T16:37:15Z

Pre-launch

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	==Pre-launch==		==Pre-launch==

	Known as Project Eagle during its development the Evora is Lotus's first ever mid-engined 2+2, although the default configuration is actually the "+0", with the rear seats an optional extra.		Known as Project Eagle during its development, the Evora is Lotus's first ever mid-engined 2+2, although the default configuration is actually the "+0", with the rear seats an optional extra.

	[[Image:Evora-cad.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus Evora CAD shot showing the 2+2 layout]]		[[Image:Evora-cad.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus Evora CAD shot showing the 2+2 layout]]

	In the run up to ~~it's~~ launch Lotus carried out a promotion campaign promising "True Character in a Faceless World", which included people with blank face masks appearing at Wimbledon, the Henley regatta and Elton John's white tie and tiara ball.<ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Lotus-Concepts/233717/ Autocar: Lotus' faceless ad campaign]</ref>		In the run up to its launch, Lotus carried out a promotion campaign promising "True Character in a Faceless World", which included people with blank face masks appearing at Wimbledon, the Henley regatta and Elton John's white tie and tiara ball.<ref>[http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Lotus-Concepts/233717/ Autocar: Lotus' faceless ad campaign]</ref>

	[[Image:Evora-faceless.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus 'Faceless People' spectating at Wimbledon]]		[[Image:Evora-faceless.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus 'Faceless People' spectating at Wimbledon]]

No58: /* Platform Architecture */

2023-09-12T16:35:41Z

Platform Architecture

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	As with the Lotus Elise the Evora chassis is formed from bonded aluminium extrusions, a technique which Lotus pioneered with the Elise.		As with the Lotus Elise the Evora chassis is formed from bonded aluminium extrusions, a technique which Lotus pioneered with the Elise.

	Unlike the Elise however the Evora chassis is based around Lotus's VVA chassis architecture.<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/engineering/en/evora-platform Lotus Cars - Evora platform and low volume VVA]</ref>		Unlike the Elise, however, the Evora chassis is based around Lotus's VVA chassis architecture.<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/engineering/en/evora-platform Lotus Cars - Evora platform and low volume VVA]</ref>

	This is built ~~is made~~ up of three separate sections, the central tub, the front and rear, which are then joined together (bolted?) to form the completed chassis.		This is built up of three separate sections; the central tub, the front and rear, which are then joined together (bolted?) to form the completed chassis.

	This not only eases repairs - in the Elise if the suspension pick points are damaged in a crash the whole chassis will often be written off, where as with the Evora the damaged section can be removed and replaced - but also saves time in the cars construction, with the sections able be built simultaneously before being joined together once all three are completed.		This not only eases repairs - in the Elise if the suspension pick points are damaged in a crash the whole chassis will often be written off, where as with the Evora the damaged section can be removed and replaced - but also saves time in the cars construction, with the sections able be built simultaneously before being joined together once all three are completed.

No58: /* Launch Edition */

2023-09-12T16:33:56Z

Launch Edition

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	====Launch Edition====		====Launch Edition====

	The Evora Launch Edition made up the first 450 (200 destined for the UK) production ~~Evora's~~. They were all built to the same specification, allowing Lotus to bring the production line up without having to worry about the various different permutations possible with customised cars.		The Evora Launch Edition made up the first 450 (200 destined for the UK) production Evoras. They were all built to the same specification, allowing Lotus to bring the production line up without having to worry about the various different permutations possible with customised cars.

	All Launch Editions came equipped with 2+2 seating, Tech Pack, Premium Pack, Sport Pack, Hi-power silver cast alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Alpine Imprint Audio System, Reversing Camera, Electric Powerfold Mirrors and a numbered plaque. The Sport Ratio gearbox was not an option on Launch Edition cars, with the only options being the cars paint and possibly interior trim.<ref>[http://www.lotusdriversguide.com/Press/Evora_Range_Specification_and_Pricing.php Lotus Drivers Guide - The 2010 Model Year Lotus Evora Range Specification and Pricing]</ref>		All Launch Editions came equipped with 2+2 seating, Tech Pack, Premium Pack, Sport Pack, Hi-power silver cast alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon Headlamps, Alpine Imprint Audio System, Reversing Camera, Electric Powerfold Mirrors and a numbered plaque. The Sport Ratio gearbox was not an option on Launch Edition cars, with the only options being the cars paint and possibly interior trim.<ref>[http://www.lotusdriversguide.com/Press/Evora_Range_Specification_and_Pricing.php Lotus Drivers Guide - The 2010 Model Year Lotus Evora Range Specification and Pricing]</ref>

No58: /* Evora S */

2023-09-12T16:32:07Z

Evora S

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	[[image:Evora S and IPS Launch.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|The Evora S and IPS are launched at the Paris Motor Show 2010]]		[[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. ~~It's~~ 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.		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.		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.
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	[[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.		[[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.		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.		With these changes the Evora S Gumball 3000 was quoted to be producing 400ps.

Thorburn at 21:57, 8 July 2021

2021-07-08T21:57:21Z

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JHamshaw: /* Evora Sport 410 */

2020-07-06T19:15:25Z

Evora Sport 410

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	[[image:Evora-Sport-410.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Lotus Evora Sport 410]]		[[image:Evora-Sport-410.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|Lotus Evora Sport 410]]
	Based upon the Evora 400 released ~~last year~~, the Evora Sport 410 also follows the same philosophy of reducing weight and increasing power, with a modest increase to 410bhp more than matched by a hefty 70kg weight saving compared to the already lighter Evora 400.		Based upon the Evora 400 released in 2015, the Evora Sport 410 also follows the same philosophy of reducing weight and increasing power, with a modest increase to 410bhp more than matched by a hefty 70kg weight saving compared to the already lighter Evora 400.

	To achieve this the Evora Sport 410 takes a significantly more hardcore approach, stripping back the car to just a 2+0 seating arrangement and introducing the extensive use of carbon fibre as standard, with the front splitter, front access panel, roof panel, tailgate, rear diffuser and seats made from the light weight material.		To achieve this the Evora Sport 410 takes a significantly more hardcore approach, stripping back the car to just a 2+0 seating arrangement and introducing the extensive use of carbon fibre as standard, with the front splitter, front access panel, roof panel, tailgate, rear diffuser and seats made from the light weight material.

JHamshaw: /* Evora IPS */

2020-07-06T19:09:25Z

Evora IPS

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	The Toyota U660E gearbox is a traditional torque-converter automatic gearbox, and unlike the manual is only available with the standard Toyota specification [[Gear Ratios - Evora#Gear Ratios\|gear ratios]]. This is paired with Lotus's own electronics to give the gearbox a more sporting feel.		The Toyota U660E gearbox is a traditional torque-converter automatic gearbox, and unlike the manual is only available with the standard Toyota specification [[Gear Ratios - Evora#Gear Ratios\|gear ratios]]. This is paired with Lotus's own electronics to give the gearbox a more sporting feel.

	Inside the car sees the removal of the ~~tradition~~ gearstick, replaced with a panel for switching between Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Park, along with the Sport button. Paddles are fitted behind the steering wheel, with left paddle changing down and the right changing up. In the instrument binnacle the small LCD used to show the odometer is re-purposed to show the current gear selection and mode. In the ~~foot-well~~, as you'd expect, there are only two pedals.		Inside the car sees the removal of the traditional gearstick, replaced with a panel for switching between Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Park, along with the Sport button. Paddles are fitted behind the steering wheel, with left paddle changing down and the right changing up. In the instrument binnacle the small LCD used to show the odometer is re-purposed to show the current gear selection and mode. In the footwell, as you'd expect, there are only two pedals.

	[http://www.Evorainfo.net/FileStore/PDFs/PR/Evora%20S%20and%20IPS%20Press%20Release.pdf Lotus Evora S and IPS Press Release (PDF)]		[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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	Sport mode in the Evora IPS changes the way the gearbox reacts, both in terms of the chosen gear and the amount of time the car will remain in Manual mode after a paddle has been used. It does not however increase the rev limit due to the limitations of most torque converter automatic gearboxes.		Sport mode in the Evora IPS changes the way the gearbox reacts, both in terms of the chosen gear and the amount of time the car will remain in Manual mode after a paddle has been used. It does not, however, increase the rev limit due to the limitations of most torque converter automatic gearboxes.

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JHamshaw: /* Platform Architecture */

2020-07-06T19:05:01Z

Platform Architecture

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	As with the Lotus Elise the Evora chassis is formed from bonded aluminium extrusions, a technique which Lotus pioneered with the Elise.		As with the Lotus Elise the Evora chassis is formed from bonded aluminium extrusions, a technique which Lotus pioneered with the Elise.

	Unlike the Elise however the Evora chassis based around Lotus's VVA chassis architecture.<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/engineering/en/evora-platform Lotus Cars - Evora platform and low volume VVA]</ref>		Unlike the Elise however the Evora chassis is based around Lotus's VVA chassis architecture.<ref>[http://www.lotuscars.com/engineering/en/evora-platform Lotus Cars - Evora platform and low volume VVA]</ref>

	This is built is made up of three separate sections, the central tub, the front and rear, which are then joined together (bolted?) to form the completed chassis.		This is built is made up of three separate sections, the central tub, the front and rear, which are then joined together (bolted?) to form the completed chassis.
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	This not only eases repairs - in the Elise if the suspension pick points are damaged in a crash the whole chassis will often be written off, where as with the Evora the damaged section can be removed and replaced - but also saves time in the cars construction, with the sections able be built simultaneously before being joined together once all three are completed.		This not only eases repairs - in the Elise if the suspension pick points are damaged in a crash the whole chassis will often be written off, where as with the Evora the damaged section can be removed and replaced - but also saves time in the cars construction, with the sections able be built simultaneously before being joined together once all three are completed.

	This approach could also ease future developments where, for example, a new ~~power train~~ was to be utilised which necessitates a change to the rear of the car. In this case production of the front and centre sections could be carried out as per normal with rear sections being attached to meet demand and/or build schedules when the chassis was completed.		This approach could also ease future developments where, for example, a new powertrain was to be utilised which necessitates a change to the rear of the car. In this case production of the front and centre sections could be carried out as per normal with rear sections being attached to meet demand and/or build schedules when the chassis was completed.
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JHamshaw: /* Pre-launch */

2020-07-06T19:03:37Z

Pre-launch

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	[[Image:Lotus-Evora-1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px\|The Lotus Evora at the 2008 British International Motor Show]]		[[Image:Lotus-Evora-1.jpg\|center\|thumb\|400px\|The Lotus Evora at the 2008 British International Motor Show]]

	At the launch Lotus ~~where~~ bullish, talking of how the car had been developed in just 18 months<sup>Citation needed</sup>, and of projected sales ~~figure~~ of around 2,000 cars per year worldwide.		At the launch Lotus were bullish, talking of how the car had been developed in just 18 months<sup>Citation needed</sup>, and of projected sales figures of around 2,000 cars per year worldwide.

	==Platform Architecture==		==Platform Architecture==

JHamshaw: /* Pre-launch */

2020-07-06T19:02:02Z

Pre-launch

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	[[Image:Evora-faceless.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus 'Faceless People' spectating at Wimbledon]]		[[Image:Evora-faceless.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Lotus 'Faceless People' spectating at Wimbledon]]

	This promotion ~~lead~~ to the website http://www.facelesspeople.com, which featured nothing but a countdown to the cars launch and a link back to the Group Lotus website. Since the launch this site has been removed and is no longer available.		This promotion led to the website http://www.facelesspeople.com, which featured nothing but a countdown to the cars launch and a link back to the Group Lotus website. Since the launch this site has been removed and is no longer available.

	The unveiling of the Evora on the 22nd of July at the 2008 British International Motor Show<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/225417/lotus_evora.html Evo - Lotus Evora breaks cover]</ref> marked Lotus's first all-new car since the Elise in 1995. Although Lotus had produced models such as the Exige, Series 2 Elise and Europa in the interim period these were still fundamentally based on the original Elise platform.		The unveiling of the Evora on the 22nd of July at the 2008 British International Motor Show<ref>[http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/225417/lotus_evora.html Evo - Lotus Evora breaks cover]</ref> marked Lotus's first all-new car since the Elise in 1995. Although Lotus had produced models such as the Exige, Series 2 Elise and Europa in the interim period these were still fundamentally based on the original Elise platform.