LOTUS
EVORA 400
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The
Lotus Evora 400 is the fastest Lotus road car of the New Millennium. Its
lightweight chassis has been lowered and widened to make cockpit entry and exit
to the 2+2 composite body easy. The Evora 400 exudes the Lotus spirit of
lightness and driving purity so succinctly. Despite producing 400bhp (406ps)
from its 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine, with its comfortable cabin
displaying many new features, the overall kerbweight of the Evora 400 has been
reduced by 22kg over its forebear. As a result, its exquisite power to weight
ratio, combined with an aerodynamic package that maintains zero lift but
increases downforce at high speeds, simply enhances its supercar appeal.
The
exquisite 3.5-litre V6 engine has been modified significantly to achieve the
supercar performance of the Evora 400. Its induction system has been
supplemented by a revised supercharger and a water-to-air chargecooler, that
raises power to an outstanding 400bhp (406ps). Select the first of the its six,
close-ratio, manual gears and the acceleration is viscerally exciting. In fact,
the automatic version is even swifter off the mark, its performance sharpened
by the Race setting in the Dynamic Performance Management system. 0-60 mph in
4.1 second. A V-max of 186mph (300kph), experienced from within the Evora 400’s
purposefully equipped and comfortable cabin, provides proof positive that Lotus
makes supercar ownership not only extremely focused but also both entrancing
and giant-killing.
The
Evora 400 is Lotus‘s fastest model, worthy of supercar status. It is stylishly
attractive, beautifully designed, yet purposefully aerodynamic. From its
aggressive new front cooling intakes, past the fascinating lateral graphics, to
its more prominent rear, 5-blade airflow diffuser and new three-element tail
spoiler, it is every inch the purpose-built supercar. Yet, because it is a
Lotus, the Evora 400 features ‘zero-lift’, although the aero package increases
downforce by 50lbs (23kgs) at V-max, to make more efficient use of its
immensely capable road manners.
Underpinning
the Evora 400 supercar is a brand new, efficient, structurally rigid and low
weight extruded and bonded chassis-tub. Based on more than 60 years of Lotus
racing and sportscar developments, its torsional rigidity is outstanding. As
one of the strongest chassis available, it allows the suspension to work more
efficiently, to provide unparalleled grip, amazing comfort, supercar dynamics
and an overall balance that is totally engaging.
