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First Drive: Lotus Evora S. Image by Lotus.

First Drive: Lotus Evora S
Lotus creates a Cayman killer with its supercharged Evora S.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 172
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.8

Urban mpg: 19.4
Extra urban mpg: 37.2
Combined mpg: 27.7
CO2 (g/km): 239


Dimensions & weights

Kerb weight (kg): 1437
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Supercharged V6 petrol engine transversely mid-mounted.

Compression ratio: 10.01:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 94.00 x 83.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per bank (DOHC). Four valves per cylinder (32v). VVT-i variable valve timing and lift.
Max. power (bhp): 345 at 7000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 295 at 4500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Rear-wheel drive. Bosch EDL (Electronic Differential Lock).


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Bilstein gas dampers. Forged aluminium double wishbones. Eibach co-axial coil springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear: Bilstein gas dampers. Forged aluminium double wishbones. Eibach co-axial coil springs. Anti-roll bar.

Steering: Hydraulically assisted power steering.

Brakes: Cross-drilled ventilated discs all-round. Front: 350mm. Rear: 332mm. AP Racing four-piston calipers front and rear. ABS with HBA and EBD optional on Evora S.

Wheels: Front: 18-inch. Rear: 19-inch. Choice of Silver Classic or Stealth Grey Classic.

Tyres: Pirelli P-Zero. Front: 225/40 ZR18. Rear: 255/35 ZR19.







 

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