Following the stunning debut of the Lotus Evora GT430, Lotus has introduced an expanded Evora GT430 line-up designed to appeal to a wider range of customers who want the ultimate in high performance sports cars.
Adding to the acclaimed Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410 models, the new Evora GT430 range now includes two body options and a choice of manual or automatic transmission. Joining the recently announced Evora GT430 is the Evora GT430 Sport, a new member of the family that carries the same firepower and sculptured body-style but without the additional aerodynamic elements. Both models are powered by the same 3.5-litre V6 supercharged and charge cooled engine, producing 430 hp and 440 Nm of torque (Automatic version: 450 Nm).
Without the aerodynamic elements, the Evora GT430 Sport weighs 10 kg less at 1,248 kg (dry), bringing the power-to-weight ratio to 345 hp/tonne and the top speed to 315 km/h making it the fastest Lotus production car ever.
The Evora GT430 is differentiated from the Evora GT430 Sport through the inclusion of motorsport derived aerodynamics provided by a carbon fibre splitter, a large, profiled carbon wing and louvers on top of each front wheel arch which reduce pressure within the front wheel arches together with wider wheels and tyres.
Automatic transmission will be available from January 2018 for both the Evora GT430 body configurations. With 10 Nm more torque, the automatic version is even quicker, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The six-speed automatic transmission utilises an optimised gearbox ECU for ultra-fast changes, whilst gear selection is made via lightweight aluminium paddles mounted to the steering wheel.
Boasting a high specification, the new Evora GT430 range includes, as standard, Öhlins TTX two-way adjustable dampers, J-grooved and ventilated brake discs – paired with AP Racing four-piston calipers all round, a Torsen-type limited slip differential (LSD) and an adjustable traction control system.
Evora GT430 and Evora GT430 Sport – Technical Specification
| PERFORMANCE | Evora GT430 | Evora GT430 Sport |
| Max power | 430 hp at 7,000 rpm (436 PS) | 430 hp at 7,000 rpm (436 PS) |
| Max torque (Manual)
(Automatic) | 325 lbft from 4,500 (440 Nm)
332 lbft from 4,500 (450 Nm) | 325 lbft from 4,500 (440 Nm)
332 lbft from 4,500 (450 Nm) |
| 0-60 mph (Manual) (Automatic) | 3.7 seconds 3.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds 3.6 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h (Manual) (Automatic) | 3.8 seconds 3.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds 3.7 seconds |
| 0-100 mph (Manual) (Automatic) | < 8 seconds < 8 seconds | < 8 seconds < 8 seconds |
| Max speed (Manual) (Automatic) | 190 mph (305 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) | 196 mph (315 km/h) 174 mph (280 km/h) |
| CO2 emissions (Manual) (Automatic) | 234 g/km TBA | 234 g/km TBA |
| Kerb weight (Manual) (Automatic) | 1,299 kg 1,310 kg | 1,289 kg 1,300 kg |
| Dry weight (Manual) (Automatic) | 1,258 kg 1,269 kg | 1,248 kg 1,259 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio (dry weight) | 342 hp per tonne | 345 hp per tonne |
| Aerodynamic downforce at maximum speed | 250 kg | 100 kg |
| Hethel lap time (Manual) | 1:25.8 seconds | 1:26.8 seconds |
