Lotus Evora GX

2012 Lotus Evora GX
Hot off the back of unleashing its Evora GTC racer, Lotus Racing engineers have been honing the Evora to meet the requirements of North America’s legendary sports car series, the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.

Later in the 2012 season the Evora will race under the Rolex Series’ GT rules as GX rules begin in 2013. With the Evora GX, the driving experience is even more pure, and the beefy body kit is even more aggressive.

McMahon Raceworks with Condor Motorsport have placed an order for their Evora GX, and the team led by David McMahon with Armando Trentini as lead driver and consultant, will enter the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.

Like the GTC, carbon-fibre doors, roof and engine cover have replaced the SMC and RTM composite panels of the previous evolution GT4 Enduro, and Plexiglass replaces the polycarbonate windows in order to trim yet more weight off what is already a very light car. At 1,150kg, it tips the scales at just 10kg over the weight of the GTC model, despite being fitted with the much thicker US-spec roll cage

There are aerodynamic changes too, with a new front splitter and front bumper, and the standard Rolex Series rear wing which, along with the car’s wide wheels and flared arches, give it very mean stance. To meet other series requirements, ABS and traction control have been removed, putting more emphasis on driver skill.

There’s also a new fuel filler system, Continental tyres, and yellow headlamps in order to tick all the race series specific boxes. The 4-litre V6 continues to pump out 440bhp and 440Nm of torque, linked to an XTRAC six-speed sequential paddle-shift. The GX is priced at $335,000.00 and will be built to order.

source : Lotus Press

Exige S

2012 Lotus Exige S


Raw performance, agility, unparalleled ride and handling and mind blowing drive experience, these attributes are what people have come to expect from Lotus. And we don't like to disappoint. After months of media speculation Group Lotus is proud to announce the latest addition to the family: the extraordinary new Lotus Exige S, the ultimate lightweight high performance sportscar.

Alongside the staggering power to weight ratio, the Lotus Exige S has a completely new exterior and interior look and feel. The dramatic styling overhaul sees a completely new look for the Exige including a new front splitter and rear spoiler giving it a strong and aerodynamic profile.

There are two new interior package options available: Premium and Premium Sport. The Premium Pack provides added comfort and style where as the Premium Sport option focuses on creating an internal space optimised for ultimate driver involvement.

Built for the adrenalin hungry sportscar aficionado, the Lotus Exige S features high performance bespoke tyre package with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres as standard. A Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) switch allows the driver to switch between three driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off.

And if three dynamic settings are not enough, an additional Race Pack option is available which adds a fourth driving mode setting: Race. This setting provides the maximum possible traction out of corners. The Race Pack also features Launch Control and an optimised suspension setting making the car perfect for letting rip on the track.

Commenting on the Exige S, Group Lotus Chief Executive Officer Dany Bahar said: "Anyone who has ever driven an Exige will tell you that it's not for the faint-hearted. The new Exige S skips a few rungs on the ladder to give the driver the ultimate Lotus experience. Quite simply you can't get more Lotus than the Exige S."

Lotus Exige S Technical Specifications

•Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse, 3456 cm3, 2GR-FE engine, V6, 24 valve
•Max Power: 350 PS / 257.5 kW / 345 hp @ 7000 rpm
•Max Torque: 400 Nm / 295 lb ft @ 4500 rpm
•Transmission: EA60 6 speed transverse Sports Ratios manual gearbox with open differential
•0-100 km/h: ~3.8 seconds
•0-160 km/h: 7.9 seconds
•Maximum speed: ~274 km/h / ~170 mph
•Fuel tank capacit: 40 litres ( 8.8 gal [UK] )
•Dimensions ◦Wheelbase: 2370 mm
◦Track
front: 1453 mm
rear: 1499 mm

◦Overall length: 4052 mm
◦Overall width (door mirrors excluded): 1802 mm
◦Overall height - midladen (as per unladen with 2x 75 kg occupants): 1153 mm
◦Overhang
front: 880 mm (including splitter)
rear: 802 mm

◦Ramp Angle
front: 7.4 degrees
rear: 16.4 degrees

◦Target Vehicle mass - kerb: 1,080 kg

source : Lotus Press

Elise

Manufacturer Lotus Cars
Production 1995–present
Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England.
Predecessor Lotus Elan[1]
Successor Lotus Exige S
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door roadster
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive