At the exhibition Paris Auto Show 2010, Lotus was so attracted worldwide attention with showing some concept cars whose designs are very attractive and aggressive, which projected as a substitute for the old model currently available in the next few years.
However, before actually producing Lotus Evora latest models and second generation launched in the market, the company has announced that the revised version will advance first launched in 2012.
Although there will be no major changes made to the exterior, but in the interior will get a completely redesigned cabin.
The cabin will be designed by a German company, CSI, which has also been trusted to do Audi R8 cabin, Mercedes SLS and Porsche Panamera.
The machine is also not going to change for the standard version, because it still uses the V6 with a capacity 3500cc capable of providing power at 280 hp at 6400 rpm and maximum torque of 342 Nm at 4700 rpm.
The machine will be mated with the new paddle-shift gearbox. As for the variants type S will use a supercharged Toyota V6 engine capacity of 3500 cc that could generate power to 350 hp and torque of 300 Nm.
So the car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds. When continue to step on the gas pedal, it can be sped up to 172 mph.
In the market, Evora will compete with the Porsche Cayman, Audi TT-S and the Nissan GT-R. But Lotus not disclose what price the car facelift.