2009 Lotus Evora

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2009 Lotus Evora

The design of the Evora breaths athleticism and performance, from the signature Lotus nose to the crisp and flowing lines that focus attention to the muscular rear end, accentuating the mid-engined language and unmistakeably Lotus styling.
May 1, 2009 2:39 PM AWST
The design of the Evora breaths athleticism and performance, from the signature Lotus nose to the crisp and flowing lines that focus attention to the muscular rear end, accentuating the mid-engined language and unmistakeably Lotus styling.

2009 Lotus Evora

The Evora's interior is dynamic, highly functional and contemporary with front seating designed to comfortably accommodate occupants up to six-foot five. The option of a further two seats in the rear add practicality, and mark the Evora as a true 2+2 mid-engined sports car. Underpinned by Lotus's Versatile Vehicle Architecture technology, offering an adaptable, extremely strong, stiff and lightweight chassis, the Evora weighs just 1350kg. With a 3.5 litre V6 engine, it's capable of 0-100 km/h in just five seconds and is priced at $162,990 plus on road charges, while the 2+2 variant is priced at $169,990. The Evora complements the exiting four model range of Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven, and embodies the traditional Lotus combination of lightweight and high performance. It is designed to be as much a luxury coupe as a high performance sports car. Its 2+2 seating configuration includes child seat capability in the back and the practicality of a 160 litre boot. Option packs offer such features as cruise control and parking sensors, top end stereo and multi-media systems, satellite navigation, reversing camera and active noise cancellation, switchable suspension and upgraded brakes.

For me a sports car that sells in excess of $160,000 should already include most of this kit. The Lotus Europa SE has been upgraded for 2009, providing more power, performance, and more equipment than ever before. Designed to appeal to those who are more style conscious, the Europa SE also carries the largest capacity engine in the current Lotus range and the most torque. Peak power increases 12 percent, from 147kW at 5400rpm in the Europa S, to 165kW at 5750rpm in the SE model, furthering the output from the turbo-charged 2.0-litre engine and offering effortless cruising capability combined with thrilling acceleration. Torque also increases 10 percent from 272Nm at 5000rpm in the Europa S to a strong 287Nm at 4500rpm in the Europa SE, reinforcing its title as the most torque rich car in the Lotus range. These increases are gained from a revised ECU which offers not just greater power and torque, but improved response, a wider spread of power and smoother delivery throughout.

The Lotus Europa SE is priced at $109,990 and the Europa S at $99,990

 

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