Lotus Evora is now available in Malaysia.Launched on 23rd of June 2010, the Evora represents one of the biggest milestones for Lotus since the birth of the popular Elise in 1995 and seamlessly brings together years of engineering heritage with new and advanced technologies aimed at propelling Lotus into a new dimension globally.
LOTUS EVORA IN MALAYSIA > RM443,480 – RM490,210.
As the world’s only mid-engined 2+2, the Evora has already been a hit in the other markets where it’s been launched and dealers have bulging order books. In Malaysia, there are already 10 owners of the car which is priced between RM443,480 and RM490,210, excluding insurance (price depending on the specifications which include a choice of 20 colours).
The interior of the Evora is undoubtedly Lotus’ most luxurious and elegant. The cabin is dashed with leather and the beautifully appointed dash boasts tactile details such as flush-mounted controls that glow with blue LED haloes and a stylised speedometer and rev counter ensuring that controls are both attractive and accessible.
In the performance division the Evora keeps true to the Lotus lightweight tradition and it’s foundation rests in its innovative lightweight chassis technology that ensures all-round dynamic and spirited performance.
The car weighs in at 1,382kg and is powered by a Lotus-tuned Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5-liter VVT-i V6 engine that churns out 276bhp and a incredible 342Nm of torque. All that power propels this lightweight to 100km/h in just 5.1-seconds and onto a top speed of 261km/h.
For ride and handling for which Lotus is famous, it come from a combination of engineering wizardry and technology. The Evora has fully independent suspension with forged aluminium unequal-length double wishbones with integral joints. Bilstein dampers are standard front and rear and complemented by Eibach co-axial coil springs. An Electronic Differential Lock and switchable traction control system keep power flowing onto the road in a usable way.
Stopping power is provided by AP racing 4-piston fixed aluminium alloy 2-piece calipers with large discs front and rear. ABS, EBD and Brake Assist are present, of course, while the wheels are 18 inches diameter in front and 19 inches at the rear.
The Lotus Evora is offered in differing specifications and packages in Malaysia:
Tech Pack:
Upgraded speakers and stereo system with 2×50W high power amp, lightweight amplifier and subwoofer, DVD player, 7? WVGA touch screen display, portable satellite navigation, bluetooth mobile phone connection, USB connection for various iPod models, MP3 players and memory sticks. Cruise control, rear parking sensors, tyre pressure monitoring system.
Tech Pack Upgrade:
Alpine Imprint Multi EQ premium audio system, Alpine reverse camera.
Premium Pack:
Accent Lighting, leather trimmed tailgate insert panel, Evora logo on dash, premium floor mats, leather door panelling below trim band, leather trimmed door pockets, armrest and centre console, leather footwell side panels. Choice of seat leather colour: Oyster, Charcoal, Chestnut or Paprika.
Sport Pack:
Switchable sports mode, titanium sports exhaust tailpipe, engine oil cooler, cross drilled brake discs, black painted brake callipers, sports diffuser.
The Lotus Evora is available in the following variants and priced accordingly:
Sports Spec RM443,480
Tech Spec RM463,650
Sports & Tech Spec RM472,110
Launch Spec Edition RM490,210
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