RE: Paris: Lotus Evora Gets A Supercharger
Thursday 30th September 2010
Two years since its arrival on UK roads the Lotus Evora is getting an upgrade.
To cope with the extra grunt there's stiffer suspension and hefty cross-drilled brakes. Matching the collars to the cuffs (as it were), Lotus has given the Evora S a sport button. Press it and the car's throttle response sharpens, the exhaust's bypass valve opens and the DSC allows more fun.
Evora IPS: Look, no gearstick!Drivers can swap between paddle shift, fully auto and 'sport' mode - which makes things a little sharper.The paddles don't help performance, as 60mph comes in 5.3secs and it'll 'only' manage 155mph. Where legal. Ahem.
Paris: Lotus Evora Gets A Supercharger
Supercharger for Lotus Evora S; paddle shift auto also unveiled
If more power is your thing the supercharged Evora S should suit. And if you've only got an automatic licence but want to tool around in Norfolk's finest the IPS will be the one for you.
Let's start with the S. Simple maths will help us describe this one: 276bhp V6 + Supercharger = 345bhp + fun.
The supercharger, naturally, helps performance: 0-60mph takes 4.6secs and it'll go on to 172mph before hitting the limiter.
The IPS (or 'Intelligent Precision Shift') is a six-speed paddle shifter and a little more staid. Well, as staid as you can be with 276bhp.
Evora IPS: Look, no gearstick!
Discussion
slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
Sport buttons are only there so that when they do the fuel economy test they do it on a fuel economy map with rubbish throttle response and conservative fuelling.slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Lots of us don't always want our car in its firmest and most aggressive setting all the time, though. If you can soften everything off, it can make for a nicer time in traffic, around town, or on bad surfaces, saving the sportier setup for when it's of benefit.345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
NorthernBoy said:
slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Lots of us don't always want our car in its firmest and most aggressive setting all the time, though. If you can soften everything off, it can make for a nicer time in traffic, around town, or on bad surfaces, saving the sportier setup for when it's of benefit.345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Oddball RS said:
NorthernBoy said:
slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Lots of us don't always want our car in its firmest and most aggressive setting all the time, though. If you can soften everything off, it can make for a nicer time in traffic, around town, or on bad surfaces, saving the sportier setup for when it's of benefit.345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
What's wrong with the Sport button?
I know it's a pretty lousy comparison but my Astra CDTi 150 has one of these gadgets and I like the sort of Jekyll and Hyde dual personalities it has with it on and off. There's nothing wrong with a car having an economy mode to pootle around in because those of us who use our cars as a livelihood wouldn't mind having a car running at it's most efficient for 80% of the time and then at full output when we fancy a hoon.
As far as I recall as well, wasn't the Evora supposed to be GT car? It would make good sense with one of these because GT cars are designed to be cosseting with a sporty edge at the right moment. I've always liked the Evora, it's just a shame there aren't that many on the road.
BTW, to the previous poster, it wouldn't be Pistonheads if someone wasn't getting high and mighty every two posts.
I know it's a pretty lousy comparison but my Astra CDTi 150 has one of these gadgets and I like the sort of Jekyll and Hyde dual personalities it has with it on and off. There's nothing wrong with a car having an economy mode to pootle around in because those of us who use our cars as a livelihood wouldn't mind having a car running at it's most efficient for 80% of the time and then at full output when we fancy a hoon.
As far as I recall as well, wasn't the Evora supposed to be GT car? It would make good sense with one of these because GT cars are designed to be cosseting with a sporty edge at the right moment. I've always liked the Evora, it's just a shame there aren't that many on the road.
BTW, to the previous poster, it wouldn't be Pistonheads if someone wasn't getting high and mighty every two posts.
zeppelin101 said:
Oddball RS said:
NorthernBoy said:
slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Lots of us don't always want our car in its firmest and most aggressive setting all the time, though. If you can soften everything off, it can make for a nicer time in traffic, around town, or on bad surfaces, saving the sportier setup for when it's of benefit.345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Edited by Oddball RS on Friday 1st October 08:14
Full marks for the Evora S and not everyone wants full banzi mode 24/7 so no problem with the sport button. You can always leave it on all the time if your that bothered!
IPS, not for me but I'm sure will help sales across the pond.
I hope the Evora still has a place in Lotus's future plans and isn't just a stop gap until the new range hits the market?
IPS, not for me but I'm sure will help sales across the pond.
I hope the Evora still has a place in Lotus's future plans and isn't just a stop gap until the new range hits the market?
Roberty said:
Full marks for the Evora S and not everyone wants full banzi mode 24/7 so no problem with the sport button. You can always leave it on all the time if your that bothered!
IPS, not for me but I'm sure will help sales across the pond.
I hope the Evora still has a place in Lotus's future plans and isn't just a stop gap until the new range hits the market?
I think it should be a 'comfort button' in a sports car and a 'sport button' in a normal car tbh. IPS, not for me but I'm sure will help sales across the pond.
I hope the Evora still has a place in Lotus's future plans and isn't just a stop gap until the new range hits the market?
The Evora was well on its way before the new management and so was never conceived as a stop gap car. I'd see it continuing into the early stages of the new model range, 4-6 years.
Oddball RS said:
zeppelin101 said:
Oddball RS said:
NorthernBoy said:
slipstream 1985 said:
stop with this "sport button" nonsense. if i buy a sports car i want it maximum level of sportyness all the time.
345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Lots of us don't always want our car in its firmest and most aggressive setting all the time, though. If you can soften everything off, it can make for a nicer time in traffic, around town, or on bad surfaces, saving the sportier setup for when it's of benefit.345 bhp is what it should have been from the begining.
Edited by Oddball RS on Friday 1st October 08:14
British Beef said:
"I think it should be a 'comfort button' in a sports car and a 'sport button' in a normal car tbh."
Good Call, that is a exactly how it should be. The default setting based on type of car!
Or have a magnetic ride option like an R8 that changes the setting based on your driving style. It works very well!Good Call, that is a exactly how it should be. The default setting based on type of car!
You gotta love Lotus with all their optimism and oddness.
The only car less than 15 years old which they've actually got on sale is finally improved to become what it should have been in the first place (with no price mentioned) so instead of giving it a real fanfare they shove it in a corner at the back and don't mention it in their 25 minute presentation.
Clever marketing no doubt. Like the brilliant faceless people.
The only car less than 15 years old which they've actually got on sale is finally improved to become what it should have been in the first place (with no price mentioned) so instead of giving it a real fanfare they shove it in a corner at the back and don't mention it in their 25 minute presentation.
Clever marketing no doubt. Like the brilliant faceless people.
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