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Lotus Evora 430 GT4 Concept 3.5 V6 (457 Hp) Automatic
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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)
430 GT4 Concept Overview:
Lotus Evora (430 GT4 Concept). With 510 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1200 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 274 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 1 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5 V6 (457 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This supercharged 3.5L V6 delivers exhilarating performance, perfectly suited for track use. With 457 Hp and 510 Nm of torque in a 1200 kg chassis, acceleration is brutal and responsive, making it a formidable track weapon.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is not a priority for this track-focused concept. Expect high fuel consumption, especially under racing conditions, reflecting its high-performance nature rather than efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional track performance and handling
- • Ultra-lightweight construction
- • Powerful supercharged Toyota V6 engine
- • Exclusive and rare concept vehicle
- • Purpose-built for motorsport
Cons:
- • Not road legal (concept)
- • Zero comfort or practicality for daily use
- • High running costs (fuel, maintenance for track use)
- • Limited availability and very high acquisition cost
- • Single-seat configuration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GT430: 2017 - August, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | Evora |
| Generation: | 430 GT4 Concept |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (457 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 1 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 457 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 132.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 510 Nm @ 4000 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: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, dual VVT-i |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Maximum speed: | 274 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.6 kg/Hp, 380.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.4 kg/Nm, 425 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1200 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 120 l |
| 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 | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 380x34 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 355x32 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 245/645 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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