Lotus is now expanding the lineup with the addition of the Evora GT430
Sport, unhindered by any extra downforce-creating aerodynamic parts. In other
words, it's a sleeker and more street focused GT430, which may not be as
capable around the track as its massive winged counterpart, but will instead
reach a higher top speed, rated at 315 km/h.
Both the GT430 and GT430 Sport are powered by the
same 3.5-liter supercharged V6 unit, pounding 430 HP and 440 Nm into the pavement, while automatic versions feature an extra 10 Nm of torque.
Since it's missing some of the GT430's aero
elements, the Sport version weighs 10 kg less, coming in at 1,248 kg
dry and bringing the power-to-weight ratio up to 345 hp/tonne.
Also, thanks to its top speed of 196 mph, the Evora GT430 Sport is officially
Lotus' fastest production car ever, despite its £ 104,500 price tag being more
forgiving than the GT430's.
Visually, the GT430 Sport doesn't have the GT430's
carbon fiber splitter, large profiled carbon wing and louvers on top of each
front wheel arch. What it does have however are carbon fiber front and rear
bumpers, front access panel, roof panel, rear quarter panels, plus a one-piece
louvered tailgate with an integrated spoiler.
While the Evora GT430 Sport generates up to 100 kg of downforce at 196 mph, around 56% more than the Evora Sport 410,
the track-focused GT430 generates up to 250 kg of downforce at 305 km/h.
Inside, buyers can enjoy the carbon race seats, new
carbon door sills and a new lightweight carbon instrument binnacle cover with a
new graphic design on the instrument panel. You'll also find Alcantara on the
steering wheel, dashboard, door panels, transmission tunnel and center console,
with contrasting twin color red and white stitching spread throughout.
Customers can also specify an integrated
touch-screen infotainment system, which features iPod connectivity and
Bluetooth functionality, to go with its sat-nav and reversing camera function. Lotus' new and fully homologated Evora GT430 range
is available to order now.
