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Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 24V (436 Hp)
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Lotus Evora:
The Lotus Evora is a sports car produced by the British company Lotus. The car, which was developed under the project name Project Eagle, was launched on 22 July 2008 at the British International Motor Show. The Evora S was launched in 2010 with a supercharged 3. 5-litre V6. A facelifted and more powerful Evora 400 model was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, followed by another more powerful variant, the Evora GT430, which was unveiled in 2017.
The Lotus Evora is based on the first all-new vehicle platform from Lotus Cars since the introduction of the Lotus Elise in 1995. The Evora was planned to be the first of three vehicles to be built on the same platform. The sales target was 2,000 cars per year, with prices between £45,000 and just over £50,000, and sales in America scheduled from the beginning of 2010....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GT430 Overview:
Lotus Evora (GT430). With 440 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1299 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s). The top speed reaches 305 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a low-volume, track-focused sports car, the Lotus Evora GT430 has not been officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features are primarily driver-assistive (like ABS) rather than passive crash protection ratings.
3.5 V6 24V (436 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Raw and engaging performance with a 3.8 sec 0-100 km/h, offering a direct connection to the driver through its manual gearbox, ideal for purists.
Fuel Economy
Slightly more fuel-efficient than its automatic counterpart at 10.1 l/100 km combined, a good balance for a high-performance manual.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional handling and steering feel
- • Powerful supercharged V6 engine
- • Lightweight and agile chassis
- • Exclusive and rare sports car
- • Engaging and pure driving experience
Cons:
- • Limited practicality and cargo space
- • Firm ride quality, especially on rough roads
- • High running and maintenance costs
- • Interior design can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Not officially crash tested by Euro NCAP
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(400: 2015 - August, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Evora |
| Generation: | GT430 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 24V (436 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | August, 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 436 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 126.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2GR-FE [Same engine] More details about the engine 2GR-FE |
| Engine displacement: | 3456 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 305 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3 kg/Hp, 335.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3 kg/Nm, 338.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1299 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 160 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4396 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Width: | 1845 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1229 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2575 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 120 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 235/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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