Lotus Evora debuts at British Auto Show

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The code-named Lotus 'Project Eagle' ('Project Eagle' a new mid-engined, 2+2 Sportscar from Lotus) was introduced at the British Auto Show wearing the Evora name tag. This 2+2 is the first all-new Lotus since the Elise, which was introduced back in 1995.

Unlike other Lotus cars, the Evora was designed as a pure GT, and not a sports car. Powered by a 276 hp 3.5L V6, the new car uses a lightweight chassis technology for first-rate track performance but with ride and handling more in line with a grand touring car. Under the skin the entire front-end structure is a high tech aluminum sacrificial modular unit, attached to the main extruded aluminum tub. This modular unit is designed to deform for maximum safety, and to reduce repair costs in the event of a frontal impact. The car's final curb weight comes in at 1,350kg. That number could change as it's still a prototype. Production starts later this year.

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