Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar makes its Frankfurt debut
09/15/2009, 9:29 AM
By Drew Johnson
Lotus’ track-only Evora Type 124 (pronounced One Twenty Four) Endurance Racecar made its world debut earlier today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Although based on the standard Evora coupe, the 2+2 has been thoroughly reworked to comply with FIA regulations and safety standards.
To ensure a sure-footed racecar platform, Lotus created the Evora Type 124’s platform out of super-stiff extruded and bonded aluminum. The Evora Type 124 also employs lightweight forged aluminum wishbones to ensure strength while keeping weight at a minimum.
Other racecar bits include a full roll cage, 120 liter fuel system, FIA fire extinguisher and carbon fiber rear wing, diffuser and front splitter.
Underhood, the Evora’s Toyota-sourced V6 has been massaged to produce “over” 400 horsepower. That power is channeled to the rear wheels via a six-speed sequential gearbox.
In order to ensure proper racecar handling, the Evora Type 124 has been upgraded with 4-way adjustable dampers and adjustable anti-roll bars, as well as a Bosch-tuned ABS system. Eighteen-inch wheels – shod in Pirelli racing slicks – hide 6-piston calibers front and rear.
No word on pricing but the Evora Type 124 will make its racing debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours.
09/15, 9:49 AM
posted by:
ahnuconun
120L fuel system? Where do they stuff it?
09/15, 10:29 AM
posted by:
928dreamer
Given that it is an endurance racer, it needs it for the range.
This is 31.7 gallons. At 5 mpg this would give about 160 mile range before needing to refuel.
09/15, 10:47 AM
posted by:
IIL
I want to race in that
09/15, 10:55 AM
posted by:
cocksterS
*swooooon* Love the white, green, and yellow livery. Can’t wait to see an up-spec engine in the standard production Evora.
09/15, 1:00 PM
posted by:
majoodmud
just make the Esprit already