Frankfurt Motor Show Star: Lotus Evora

Posted on September 22, 2009
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Formula One is not the only fans will have the opportunity to cheer on the Lotus in 2010, to Evora type 124 endurance racing thanks. Frankfurt Motor Show debut in 2009, the full FIA specification, type 124 signals the company to return to Norfolk motorsport.
Lotus is how to change the open-Manai Vula, luring the direction of vehicle tracking and road racing?

First, the basic knowledge. Lotus deprived of some two hundred kilograms (in accordance with the provisions of the standard game Evora shoulder weight) and Toyota has injected a new source of income V6 engine, power increase of about 395bhp (account for at least 119bhp).

Only from the outside looks like a giant carbon-fiber spoiler and a new has been added to the mix before the split, but in Evora has undergone a complete overhaul of the FIA inspired by the skin.

Mid-engine layout, extruded aluminum chassis and forged aluminum fork road cars still exist, but from the six-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox, full FIA specification roll cage, and enduro motorcycles in place 120 l fuel tank. Six-piston calipers courtesy of the Associated Press the team has implemented a comprehensive and adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bar means Evora can adjust its packaging on the timetable for each circuit in 2010.
Where to see the action of Evora type 124 endurance racing?

Lotus factory supported race the number of projects have been aimed at the type of 124 games will have the opportunity to prove their courage, began in May 2010 ADAC Nurburgring 24 hours. The rest of the plan for 2010/11 will bring access: Sepang, Malaysia, the Merdeka Millennium 12-hour, in August, Silverstone, in order to BritCar 24 hours, at 10 months; and Dubai track for the United Arab Emirates Dubai 24 hours , in January 2011.
So this is how the evolution of Evora. Other Lotus how development?

Are not left behind the mainstream manufacturers, Lotus continues to seek to reduce the extension of the Lotus engine in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show to launch carbon dioxide emissions.

With the hybrid drive system on the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine designed for use in weighing only 56 kg class and battery charging, while providing additional power through a generator. Overall 67bhp can be extracted from two sources, a light engine to form an on-board power supply to extend the range of hybrids.

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