New prototypes of the Evora have been spotted at Germany’s Nurburgring, and this time the test cars are completely undisguised. There’s another reason why Lotus is still testing Evora prototypes at the benchmark circuit. The Norfolk-based carmaker is also planning to launch several new variants of the car including a convertible and a high-performance supercharged edition.
In standard form, the car’s power output is rated at 276hp (206kW) and 252lb-ft (342Nm) of torque. Add a supercharger to the Toyota-sourced 3.5L V6 engine and power outputs could easily be boosted as high as 400hp (298kW). To match the extra oomph, engineers will likely have to upgrade the suspension settings and brakes. However, the release of this model, and the convertible, is still several years away.
Lotus Evora testing at Nurburgring
Lotus Evora London Motor Show debut


Reader Comments
Thu Aug 14 2008 12:42 PM
Gus says
Love the look, hate the name.
Thu Aug 14 2008 4:21 PM
sean says
How on gods green earth have they squeezed 2 rear seats, an engine(albeit transverse) AND a rear boot!! Shame about the name though.
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