Lotus Evora 2014 Owner's Manual

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CONTENTS

A UNIQUE PLACE IN HISTORY

LOTUS RACING ON TRACK 6-7

FUN FOR SERIOUS DRIVERS 8-9

PERFORMANCE FOUNDATIONS 10 -11

EVOLVED ON TRACK 12-13

EXCITING ON THE ROAD 14-15

INTELLIGENCE IN THE CITY 16-17

THE LOTUS EVORA 20-21

THE LOTUS EVORA S 22-2 3

THE LOTUS EVORA SPORTS RACER 24-25

FE ATURE FOCUS 26-27

COCKPIT INTERIOR 28-29

ROAD PROVEN RACE PERFECT 30-31

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BODY COLOURS 34-35

INTERIOR STYLE 36-37

EXTERIOR WHEELS 38

OPTION PACK S 39

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 40-42

LOTUS LIFE 43

FURTHER INFORMATION 44

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FIA For mula 1
Constructors’

World

Championships

FIA Formula 1

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World

Championships

FIA For mula 1

Grand Prix

Wins

Le Mans

Wins

(in Class)

Indianapolis 500

Win

FIA World Rally

Championship

“If you’re not winning, you’re not trying.”

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A UNIQUE PLACE IN

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HISTORY

Lotus is a driving icon that throughout decades of
development has remained true to its founding principles;
from the original Elite to the latest Evora. Efficient use of
the minimum number of parts, a perfectly balanced
chassis and a tactile and involving spirit are recognisable
in every car to carry the Lotus badge.

Above: Founder Colin Chapman.
Left: 1970, the British Grand Prix

was won by Rindt’s Lotus 72.
Right: 1972, Fittipaldi in the
iconic black and gold livery
debriefs Chapman.

In 1948 Colin Chapman built his first car, following his
own theories for improved performance. He formed
Lotus in 1952 and from then on the company has never
ceased to innovate. In competition, Lotus has a rich
histor y. In Formula 1 alone Lotus has more than 500
Grand Prix starts, complete with 81 victories and 7
World Championships. In addition to the accolades
gained in F1, Lotus has successfully competed in Rally,
Le Mans, Indy and sports car classes around the world.

Chapman was a pioneer in creating lightweight cars,
his innovations changed the face of racing car design
forever. From the introduction of ‘ground effect’, aerofoil
wings, monocoque chassis and active-ride suspension
through to the aluminium bonded chassis of the modern
line up, Lotus have never stopped inventing and the
passion for innovation remains at the core of everything
they do today.

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LOTUS RACING

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ON TRACK

Left: Evora GT4
Below: LMP2 Car
Bottom: 2012 MSA British Endurance

Championship winning Evora GTC
Right: Lotus F1
German Grand Prix

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For Lotus, motorsport is tradition, inspiration and the
cornerstone of its brand. Colin Chapman inspired
Lotus’ racing success and applied his engineering
genius to make Lotus cars technically innovative and
ultimately faster than the competition.

As ambitious now as in the past, this dedication to
motorsport continues with Lotus gearing up in
competitions around the world. In Formula 1
Endurance racing and numerous GT series, Lotus is up
to speed; from Silverstone to Le Mans to Laguna Seca,
Lotus is making an impression in the world’s most
famous events on the most demanding circuits. These
high-profile international events are complimented by
dedicated Lotus one-make race series for the Evora,
Exige and Elise.

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DRIVERS

Like all Lotus’ before it, the Evora is a sports car that
benefits from a unique approach to driving dynamics.

The Evora is a car for serious drivers who enjoy the

combination of performance and the open road. Its design
and engineering technology ensure that the driver is fully
immersed in a sensory experience, where exactly the right
feedback is transmitted from the road to make even the
most ordinary drive feel special.

Lotus’ engineering and racing exper tise has ensured the
development of a sports car that lends itself to excellence
on both road and track, as witnessed through its evolution.
In race form, the Evora GT4 encapsulates all of Lotus’ core
values and technical expertise, it’s a proven winner. Its
long-distance derivatives have shown their pace in
numerous endurance series including the Le Mans
24-Hours, the American Le Mans Series and the MSA
British Endurance Championship.

For handling, performance, exquisite poise and usability,
the Lotus Evora delivers in ever y aspect.

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PERFORMANCE

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FOUNDATIONS

The essence of the Evora is found in its
exceptional engineering and focus on
performance. Production combines
high technology processes with hand
finishing techniques, from chassis
construction through to final assembly.
Teams of specialists oversee every
process ensuring Lotus’ high-quality
engineering standards are met during
every stage of the build; with completed
cars undergoing rigorous rolling road
and water-ingress tests to ensure
ultimate reliability and performance.

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The state-of-the-art Evora chassis is composed of

an extruded and bonded aluminium structure,
developed for its lightweight yet incredibly stiff
design, with a central tub containing the driver’s
cockpit and safety cell - a format closely reflecting

the layout and construction of modern-day racing
cars. Its unique design ensures a chassis so stiff

that it takes 27,000 Nm to twist it just one degree.

This chassis strength allows Lotus engineers to tune the

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motorsport derived double wishbone suspension for more
compliance, increasing comfort without compromising the
exceptional ride and handling dynamics.

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EVOLVED ON

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TRACK

With its state-of-the-art, lightweight
chassis, the Evora’s handling is truly
remarkable. From its functional
aerodynamics, to its mid-engined
construction giving optimum weight
distribution, through to its race-derived
components, such as Bilstein dampers,
Eibach springs and AP Racing track
tuned braking system - Lotus’
motorsport expertise feature in its
design and engineering.

Whether it’s an occasional track day or a
full-on assault in endurance racing with a
GT4, the Evora’s track evolved origins are
plain to see, with its dynamic capabilities
honed on some of the world’s most
demanding test facilities, including the
famous Hethel test track.

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Focussed driving is effortless with the
sticky Pirelli tyres providing amazing grip,
tucking the nose into apexes with
precision and poise. As the twisting
tarmac disappears beneath you, this
Lotus sports car makes light work of the
road ahead.