Producing over 444 PS from the 3.5l V6 Lotus Evora engine, the GTE is, quite simply, the most powerful Lotus road car ever built. Yet contrary to its extreme roots, the Evora GTE road car also delivers a comfortable and refined element to its high performance driving characteristics.
Originally created as a special limited edition for the Asian market and designed to celebrate Lotus’ successful entry to the new global motorsport GTE category, the hand built Evora GTE road car has all the attributes you’d expect of an endurance racer including a sequential AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) racing gearbox and lightweight and forged alloy rims with centre lock hubs shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires.
Group Lotus can now announce that production will be expanded on the Evora GTE road car to meet demand and reach further markets.
Lotus Lightweight DNA: Clever use of carbon fiber has been integrated extensively throughout the exterior and interior of the car, this is one major contributors to the 105kg weight reduction versus the base Evora. Carbon fiber has been used for all the bodywork modifications including the front and rear bumpers, the rear wing and the doors.
Complimenting the striking exterior is a stunning, modern race-themed interior providing both occupants with the race car thrill without compromising on comfort. Leather and carbon fiber dominate the cabin and lightweight Recaro carbon fiber seats cosset both the passenger and driver giving a sense of security and comfort that mean that any driver of the Evora GTE can really go the distance as they take command of this extraordinary car.
Commenting on the Evora GTE road car, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said: “The response to this model in China has been so incredible, within days we had sold out with 114 orders. In response we decided that the only logical step from a business perspective was to increase production and widen our reach.
“What is unique about this car, is not just that it’s a serious race car – it’s a serious car. People get so excited when they see and especially hear it for the first time. It’s a very special car and will appeal to a very special type of driver – and they won’t be disappointed!”
Please note: At time of going to print (September 2011) the fuel economy, CO2 and performance figures have not been witness tested. Group Lotus plc will publish these figures as soon as they become available on the lotuscars.com website.
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Vehicle Description |
Technical Specification Lotus Evora GTE |
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Engine |
Mid-mounted, transverse, 3456 cm3, 2GR-FEengine, aluminium lightweight and compact construction, V6 24 valve, water cooled, supercharged with double overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, 4 valves per cylinder, Dual-Variable Valve Timing – intelligent, direct ignition system, electronic throttle control system-intelligent
Harrop HTV 1320 supercharger assembly (utilising Eaton Twin Vortex Series (TVS) Technology ™) |
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Compression ratio |
10:1 |
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Swept volume (Bore x Stroke) |
94 x 83 mm |
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Engine management |
Lotus T6e engine control unit |
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Max Power |
444 PS @ 7000 rpm |
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Max Torque |
420 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
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Emissions control |
Two way catalytic converter |
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Transmission |
EA60 6 speed transverse Sports Ratios manual gearbox with open differential AMT Hydraulic Control unit |
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Suspension |
Front and rear: Fully independent suspension,Double wishbone suspension, antiroll bar, Eibach springs and Bilstein dampers |
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Chassis |
Lotus designed VVA (modular lightweight bonded Aluminium structure) Total chassis weight 203 kg Front module 29 kg Rear module 58 kg Chassis tub 116 kg Whole vehicle torsional stiffness: 26,600 Nm per degree |
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Body |
Lightweight carbon fibre body panels with composite front inspection panel and rear bootlid |
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Fuel Tank |
Stainless steel fuel tank |
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Dynamic Performance Management (DPM) |
Corner Brake Control (CBC) Drag Torque Control (DTC) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Traction Control System (TCS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)* Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)* Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)* Understeer Recognition
All apart from * can be completely switched off
DPM with Sports Mode button Sport Mode increases the traction slip thresholds and removes understeer recognition, allowing the driver more vehicle control before an intervention is required.
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Steering |
Rack and pinion steering box with 2.86 turns lock-to-lock. Lotus tuned hydraulically assisted power assistance |
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Brakes |
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) Black AP-Racing four-piston callipers (front and rear) Front: 350 mm ventilated and cross drilled cast-iron discs Rear: 332 mm ventilated and cross drilled cast-iron discs |
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Wheels Front Rear |
Forged wheels: Unique GTE centre lock 19” front & 20” rear |
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Tires Front Rear |
Bespoke Pirelli P-Zero Corsa (LS marking on tyres) Front 235/35R19 Rear 275/30R20 |
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Gear ratios |
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AMT |
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1st: |
3.538 |
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2nd: |
1.913 |
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3rd: |
1.407 |
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4th: |
1.091 |
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5th: |
0.9697 |
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6th: |
0.8611 |
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Reverse: |
3.831 |
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Final Drive (1st-4th): |
3.777 |
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Final Drive (5th – 6th) |
3.238 |
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Performance Figures |
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Max. Engine Speed |
7200 rpm
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0-60 mph |
TBC |
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0-100 km/h |
TBC |
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Maximum speed |
TBC |
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60-0 mph |
TBC |
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100-0 mph |
TBC |
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100-0 km/h |
TBC |
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160-0 km/h |
TBC |
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Fuel consumption – urban |
TBC |
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Fuel consumption – extra urban |
TBC |
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Fuel consumption – combined |
TBC |
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CO2 emissions |
TBC |
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Power to Weight |
348 PS / tonne |
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Dimensions |
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Wheelbase |
2574.5 mm |
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Track – front |
1664 mm |
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Track – rear |
1685.5 mm |
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Overall length |
4360.5mm |
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Overall width (door mirrors included) |
1972 mm |
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Overall height – (unladen) |
1214 mm |
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Overhang – front |
1000 mm |
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Overhang – rear |
784 mm |
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Turning circle |
10.14 m |
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Ground clearance front– unladen |
165.6 mm |
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Ground clearance between axels – unladen |
125 mm |
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Vehicle mass – unladen (running order, full tank of fuel, no occupants, no luggage) |
1276 kg |
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Luggage Capacity |
50 kg |
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Weight distribution |
TBC |
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Drag Coefficient |
TBC |
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Aerodynamic balance at 160 km/h (100 mph) |
TBC |
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Fuel tank capacity |
60 litres / 13.1 gallons usable volume |
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Boot capacity |
~150 litres |
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Exterior Specification |
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Solid paint |
Unique GTE Paint range |
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Metallic paint |
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Premium paint |
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Heated and electric door mirrors |
S |
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Heated and electric (power-fold) door mirrors |
S |
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Body coloured door handles |
S |
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18” front and 19” rear cast alloy wheels |
N/A |
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Interior Specification |
Evora GTE |
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Adjustable Recaro leather sports seats (front) |
S with unique GTE styling |
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Heated front Recaro seats (standard with Premium Pack) |
S |
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2+2 seat configuration with Isofix in rear |
N / A |
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CD/MP3/WMA receiver |
S |
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Central door locking |
S |
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Flat bottomed magnesium steering wheel trimmed in leather |
S (unique GTE styling) |
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Leather handbrake sleeve |
S |
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Leather Gearknob |
N / A |
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Manual steering column adjustment for length and height |
S |
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Bespoke aluminium illuminated control knobs and switches |
S |
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Electric windows |
S |
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Remote release glove box |
S |
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Door storage bins and integrated cup holders |
S |
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12v interior accessory socket |
S |
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12v boot mounted battery accessory socket |
S |
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Lotus command centre with auxiliary trip computer and vehicle monitoring displays |
S (unique GTE design) |
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Immobiliser and remote activated alarm |
S |
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Safety Equipment |
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Dual Stage Driver and Passenger Airbags |
S |
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Passenger Airbag on/off switch (non federal markets) |
S |
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Load Limiting Pyrotechnic Pre-tensioning Front Seat Belts |
S |
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ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorage (LATCH system in federal markets) |
N / A |
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Options |
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SPORT PACK Switchable sports mode with sharper throttle response, increased rpm limit and sports DPM setting Sports diffuser Titanium sports exhaust tailpipe Cross-drilled brake discs Red painted brake callipers |
N / A |
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PREMIUM PACK Accent lighting Premium floor mats Leather door panelling below trim band Leather trimmed door pockets, armrest, centre console and tailgate insert panel Leather footwell side panels Choice of seven leather shades: Venom Red, Ebony Black, Cocoa Brown, Ash Grey, Imperial Blue, Cognac Brown, Ivory White Heated front Recaro seats |
N / A |
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PREMIUM PACK SUEDETEX® Accent lighting Premium floor mats Leather door panelling below trim band Leather trimmed door pockets, armrest, centre console and tailgate insert panel Leather footwell side panels Ebony Black leather and Slate Grey SuedeTex® Heated front Recaro seats |
N / A |
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PREMIUM PACK SPORT Accent lighting Premium floor mats Leather door panelling below trim band Leather trimmed door pockets, armrest, centre console and tailgate insert panel Leather footwell side panels Choice of four leather shades: Ebony Black with red contrast stitching and piping, Venom Red, Cocoa Brown and Imperial Blue with black contrast stitching and piping Carbon effect leather inserts on front seats (and rear seats if 2+2) Heated front Recaro seats |
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TECH PACK Upgraded speakers and stereo system with 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer with dedicated amplifier, DVD player, 7” WVGA touch screen display Bluetooth† mobile phone connection USB connection for various iPod* models, MP3 players and memory sticks Tyrepressure monitoring Cruise control Rear parking sensors |
N / A |
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GTE PACK Switchable sports mode with sharper throttle response, increased rpm limit and sports DPM setting Unique GTE sports carbon fibre diffuser Unique GTE exhaust tailpipe Cross-drilled brake discs Red painted brake callipers Accent lighting Carbon fibre floor panels Unique carbon fibre interior door panels Leather trimmed door pockets, armrest, centre console and tailgate insert panel Carbon fibre footwell side panels Heated front Recaro seats Unique GTE trim Heated front Recaro seats Upgraded speakers and stereo system with 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer with dedicated amplifier, DVD player, 7” WVGA touch screen display Bluetooth† mobile phone connection USB connection for various iPod* models, MP3 players and memory sticks Tyrepressure monitoring Cruise control Rear parking sensors |
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Interior Specification |
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Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) |
S |
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Lotus tuned ABS system |
S |
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Ventilated brake discs (350 mm front, 332 mm rear) |
N/A |
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Servo assisted drilled ventilated discs (350 mm front, 332 mm rear) |
S |
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AP Racing 4-piston callipers (front and rear) |
S |
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Classic wheel, silver, cast (18” front and 19” rear) |
Forged wheels: Unique GTE centre lock 19” front & 20” rear |
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Classic wheel, stealth grey, cast (18” front and 19” rear) |
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Sport wheel, silver or gloss anthracite, forged (18” front and 19” rear) |
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Design wheel, diamond cut, forged (19” front and 20” rear) |
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Design wheel, satin gunmetal or gloss black, forged (19” front and 20” rear) |
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Tires Pirelli P-Zero Front 225/40 ZR18 Rear 255/35 ZR19 |
N / A |
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Tires Bespoke Pirelli P-Zero Corsa (LS marking on tires) Front 235/35R19 Rear 275/30R20 |
S |
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Sports rear diffuser |
CARBON |
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Bi-Xenon headlights |
S |
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Body coloured, electric door mirrors |
CARBON |
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Black coloured, electric door mirrors |
N / A |
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Power fold mirrors |
S |
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Reversing Camera (only with tech pack) |
S |
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Air conditioning |
S |
S = Standard
O = Optional
N/A = Not Available
POA = Price On Application.
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