Design
Styled in-house by Lotus Design, the Evora features sleek and sophisticated lines designed to maximize aerodynamics (Cd. of just .33) and disguise the vehicle’s ability to accommodate two additional passengers in the rear of the cabin. Unmistakable as a Lotus, the Evora takes many design cues from the Exige coupé—and at first glance may often be mistaken for its smaller sibling. Like the Elise/Exige, the new coupe features a cab-forward design with elongated headlamps that sweep down the front quarter panels. The small hood is distinguished by two functional air vents, just in front of the base of the windshield, designed to bleed hot radiator air. The engine intake is located on the base of the B-pillar (in Ferrari-like fashion), keeping the muscular lines of the rear quarter panel intact. While the first vehicles will be coupés, Lotus is planning convertible versions in the future.
The interior of the Evora surrounds occupants with sumptuous leather surfaces and high-technology appointments. The climate-controlled cockpit is driver-centric, with flush-mounted controls illuminated by the blue glow from LED lamps. Hip-hugging sport seats, and a flat-bottomed steering wheel, offer more than a suggestion of speed and sport even before the engine is started. Customers will have the option of 2+2 seating (with ISOFIX mountings for a child seat), or to have Lotus configure the sports car as a true 2-seater while leaving the space behind the front seats for luggage and storage.
