Lotus expands its Evora GT430 line-up
After the debut of the Lotus Evora GT430, the company has decided to expand the range to appeal to a wider range of customers who want the ultimate in high performance sports cars.
Adding to the Evora 400 and Sport 410 models, the new range now includes two body options and a choice of manual or automatic transmission.
The GT430 Sport is the newest member that carries the same firepower and body-style but with the additional downforce-creating aerodynamic elements. Both models are powered by the 3,5-litre V6 supercharged and charge cooled engine, producing 440 N.m of torque (450 N.m on the automatic). Automatic transmission will be available from January 2018 for both the Evora GT430 body configurations. With the extra torque the automatic sprints from 0-100 km/h in 3,6 seconds. The six-speed automatic transmission utilises an optimised gearbox ECU for ultra-fast changes, whilst gear selection is made via lightweight aluminium paddles mounted to the steering wheel.
The Evora GT430 Sport is the fastest Lotus production car ever.
Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said, “The Evora GT430 already has cemented its place as a true collector’s car, but we know that many of our customers want the option of choosing a less aggressive version, with the same power, but without some of more arresting design and aero elements. With the Evora GT430 Sport, we have responded to this demand to add to the whole range of thoroughbred Lotus cars that are great on the track as well as supremely capable on the road.”
Jean-Marc Gales continued, “This is a car that epitomises a purity of engineering that many car manufacturers fail to match. Lotus founder, Colin Chapman not only pursued lightweight design, and pioneered the use carbon fibre in F1, but he also led the way in the field of aerodynamics in road and race cars. The Evora GT430 range continues this legacy, combining our expertise in highly efficient engineering and aerodynamics with more power and torque to provide one of the most rounded and rewarding driving experiences on the road or track.”
Every new Lotus Evora GT430 Sport can be personalised through the increasingly popular Lotus Exclusive programme. Developed by the Lotus Design team to inspire customers, it combines traditional British craftsmanship with the best of modern design, and allows owners to tailor vehicles to their personal taste. Since its introduction last year, roughly a third of all new Lotus cars now undergo some form of customisation.
The new, fully homologated Lotus Evora GT430 range is available in two-seater configuration only.