2012 Lotus Evora S

Basic Specs

Base Price TBA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3165
City (MPG) 16
Hwy (MPG) 32
Horsepower 345@7000
Torque (lb-ft) 295@4500
Wheelbase 101.3
Length (in.) 171.6
Width (in.) 77.6
Height (in.) 48.3

Lotus first introduced the standard Evora back in 2009, marking the company's fourth model globally, and its third offered in North America. Now, just two years later Lotus has expanded the Evora lineup with the Evora S - a supercharged variant that is intended to appease one of the few complaints of the original car - insufficient power for an exotic sportscar.

The Evora S and its less powerful Evora stablemate are the only 2+2 sports cars on the market with a mid-engine configuration - further adding to the interesting intrigue created by the vehicle's unique styling.

The Evora is designed to compete with Porsche 's Cayman on the performance side, but will be slightly more practical thanks to its available four-passenger capacity. Lotus says the Evora's cabin is the most comfortable it has produced to date, with easier ingress and egress than any of its other models. Leather seats from Recaro, a closing glove box, and storage bins and even cup holders are all be standard equipment.

Where the Evora and Evora S start to differ is in the power department, thanks to the addition of a supercharger to the 3.5-liter Toyota -sourced V6, the S variant increases its horsepower from 276 to 346. Torque is also upped to 295 lb-ft, making this the well-rounded GT car it should have been from the start, according to some critics.

The net result is a zero-to-60 time of 4.6 seconds, and the S also gains 10 additional miles per hour on its top speed of 172 mph.

When it comes times to shift gears, the Evora S comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but for the latest model year Lotus has also added a new option: the IPS transmission. The IPS, or Intelligent Precision Shift, is centered around a six-speed automatic gearbox that also features Lotus-developed transmission control.

This transmission features the ability to drive as a standard automatic, or to reach behind the steering wheel to utilize paddle shifters for added control. On the IPS-equipped Evora S 'sport mode' will also increase shifting firmness.

In addition to boosting the horsepower, Lotus has also made several other performance upgrades, including a stiffer more race-minded suspension tune, as well as the addition of cross-drilled rotors for reduced brake fade.

As for cosmetic changes, the most drastic comes in the form of an all-new rear splitter which is significantly larger and more channeled than the found on the standard Evora. Looking closely at the splitter it is also clear that the Evora S swaps dual exhaust tips for a single, centered and large chrome exhaust tip.

The Evora S also comes with a sport pack as standard, centered around a 'sport' button which allows the driver to control throttle response and activate the exhaust by-pass valve. The sport button also raises the instantaneous rev limit and changes the dynamic stability control settings resulting in a total experience change.

The front wheels are 18 inches in diameter, surrounded by tires sized at 225/40-18, while the rears are 19s with 255/35-19 rubber. The forged aluminum wishbone suspension will use Bilstein shocks sitting inside Eibach springs to provide the Lotus-signature impressive handling capabilities.

The options list includes Bi-Xenon headlamps, three wheel choices (18 inch up front, 19 inch out back), power-folding exterior mirrors, a Tech Pack with a high-zoot Alpine Mobile Media System, Bluetooth, cruise control, rear parking sensors, an even higher-end Alpine/Lotus IMPRINT audio system, reverse camera, and full leather trim.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Coupe
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Sports
    • Weight: 3165 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 171.6 in.
    • Width: 77.6 in.
    • Height: 48.3 in.
    • Wheelbase: 101.3 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 4.7 in.
    • Front Track: 61.5 in.
    • Rear Track: 62.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 39/61
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.33
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 4
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 5.7 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: TBD
    • Head Room: TBD
    • Shoulder Room: TBD
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 3.5L V6
    • Power: 345 hp @ 7000 rpm
    • Torque: 295 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 32 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 16 mpg
    • Forced Induction: Supercharger
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 18" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 225/40ZR18
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 255/35ZR19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload:
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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