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A sign of life at Lotus.
The Lotus Evora 400, specifics of which were released ahead of its debut at the Geneva auto show subsequent month, falls some way brief of getting a major redesign—aesthetically “mild facelift” is far more like it. But at least the Evora 400 is lighter and faster than the version it replaces—both sturdy Lotus attributes. It is also less complicated to get in and out of, and there’s a new, higher-quality cabin, also. But the fundamentals are all unchanged: a bonded aluminum chassis, composite bodywork, and energy from a supercharged Toyota V-6 mounted amidships.
The numbers are certainly impressive. The 3.5-liter engine has been tuned to deliver 400 horsepower (a 55-hp improve) and 302 lb-ft of torque. Together with a 49-pound weight reduction to a claimed 3119 pounds, the official zero-to-60-mph time is lowered to 4.1 seconds and the best speed boosted to 186 mph. The rear wing and diffuser are stated to provide 71 pounds of aerodynamic downforce at 150 mph, and Lotus says the Evora 400 is 6 seconds faster about its Hethel test track than the Evora S, matching the lap time of the Exige S.
In addition to the increased output, the car gains a limited-slip rear differential for the 1st time (with the manual gearbox only), along with slightly bigger brakes and lighter wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear). Lotus claims enhanced shift good quality and clutch action for the regular 6-speed manual, while the optional automatic again makes use of Lotus’s push-button “PRND” interface and shift paddles.
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Even though we’re not blown away by the mildly revised exterior styling, the new cabin does appear like a distinct improvement over the preceding Evora’s inexpensive-feeling cockpit, with switchgear now marshaled at the prime of the dashboard rather than in the challenging-to-see hinterland among the steering wheel and the door. We even fairly like the natty shade of red leather trim in these official pictures. It still doesn’t look specifically modern day, but it no longer seems stuck in the 1990s.
Lotus has also delivered on its promise to improve access by reducing the width and height of the doorsills—they’re 1.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches reduce, which should make getting in and out marginally less complicated. The new sports seats are claimed to be 13 pounds lighter, while the vestigial rear seats are 11 inches wider. There are also sensible airbags, meaning that, soon after the Evora’s a single-year exile from the U.S., the 400 will be on sale here this fall.
The large question is how much it will expense. No U.S. figures have been released yet, but in the U.K., rates are set to rise by a lot more than 10 % compared to the earlier Evora S (to about £70,000). This for a auto that wasn’t exactly flying off the shelves the last time it was offered in America, a automobile which is going to have to face the challenge of some newer rivals including the imminent new turbocharged Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S.
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