Showing posts with label lotus evora. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lotus evora. Show all posts
Monday, August 9, 2010
Lotus had unveiled the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. This concept showcases the new developments in the plug-in, range-extended electric propulsion, new electronic technologies to enhance the driver involvement, the adaptability of the Lotus Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) that underpins the Evora 414E Hybrid and a new roof system and interior concept from Lotus Design.
For the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, Lotus Engineering has developed a highly efficient, high performance drivetrain system consisting of twin motors each limited to providing 152 kW (207 PS/204 hp) of power and 400 Nm (295 lbft) of torque to each wheel via independent, single speed, reduction and transmissions integrated into a single housing, enabling torque vectoring dynamic control of the vehicle.
The range extended electric drive of the Evora 414E Hybrid consists of the two electric motors driving each of the rear wheels independently via single speed geartrain. Additional range is provided by the Lotus Range Extender engine, an optimized 1.2 liter, three-cylinder engine, providing 35 kW (48 PS/47 hp) of the power at 3,500 rpm via the integrated electrical generator.
Lotus had unveiled the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid concept at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. This concept showcases the new developments in the plug-in, range-extended electric propulsion, new electronic technologies to enhance the driver involvement, the adaptability of the Lotus Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) that underpins the Evora 414E Hybrid and a new roof system and interior concept from Lotus Design.
For the Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, Lotus Engineering has developed a highly efficient, high performance drivetrain system consisting of twin motors each limited to providing 152 kW (207 PS/204 hp) of power and 400 Nm (295 lbft) of torque to each wheel via independent, single speed, reduction and transmissions integrated into a single housing, enabling torque vectoring dynamic control of the vehicle.
The range extended electric drive of the Evora 414E Hybrid consists of the two electric motors driving each of the rear wheels independently via single speed geartrain. Additional range is provided by the Lotus Range Extender engine, an optimized 1.2 liter, three-cylinder engine, providing 35 kW (48 PS/47 hp) of the power at 3,500 rpm via the integrated electrical generator.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Lotus revealed their new flagship sports car at the London Auto Show, the Evora. Sporting graceful design looks like a larger version of the Exige combined with a Ferrari 430, the mid-rear engine car appears poised to go head to head with Porsche's 911. It comes with a 280-hp V6 sourced from Toyota and will have seating for two or four passengers. Speculation is that a high performance 'S' version with a supercharger could pump out as much as 400 hp.
About 10 minutes after Lotus announced the Evora as a 2009 model, it announced that production would be pushed back to 2010. Now Lotus announces that a droptop version could follow in 2011. There is no pricing announced for either variant, but if it starts much higher that the Porsche 911 range, Lotus could face an uphill battle to sell its 2,000 units per year - even with its Ferrari-esque looks.
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