Lotus Evora 400: a new dawn?

During the years of upheaval at Lotus, the models were left as they were, with no refreshes to keep them cutting edge. This was none more so than the Evora, which had not seen a refresh in 6 years. However, now that things have calmed down, the Evora has been completely overhauled, so that the car you see here is very much improved. The Evora 400 is named because of the BHP of the car, which is impressive because the engine is the same as before, the Toyota V6. To squeeze this number of horsepower out of that engine,there is a new supercharger, plus a chargecooler, both of Lotuses own. 

The weight is another aspect that has been addressed in this new version, with the new car standing at 1395kg. And this impacts on the acceleration, to. 0-62MPH in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 186MPH just shows the progress that has been made. Indeed, this new car is about as quick round a track as the Exige S, and way faster than the outgoing Evora. Other improvements? The interior feels a lot more superior and well made, and the suspension is firmer.

So, there you are. The new Evora, a car that has been brought up to date in almost every respect. And a kick start for a new Lotus.

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