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Lotus Evora gets a U.S. pricetag, starts at $73,200

Sam Abuelsamid — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST

Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Performance, Lotus

2010 Lotus Evora - click above for high res image gallery

Now that the new Lotus Evora has been successfully launched in Europe, it's time to start delivering the new model to U.S. Lotus dealers. Production of U.S.-spec cars will be starting shortly so Lotus has finally defined a price point for the car beginning at $73,200. For that price you get the 276-hp Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 and a 6-speed gearbox.

Unlike the minimalist Elise and Exige, the Evora is fully trimmed out in a fashion someone might expect of a $73,200 car, including hand-stitched leather from Muirhead and aluminum trim that hints at the structure under the plastic skin. The tiller is adjustable for reach and rake, which, along with the larger size of the car, should make getting in and out much easier than in the Exige. Final EPA numbers haven't been published yet, but the Evora is expected to top 30 mpg on the highway while the 0-60 time will be just 4.9 seconds.

If you haven't yet seen the Evora in person, Lotus has just started a 44-city dealer open house tour around the U.S. The full schedule is in the press release after the jump.

Gallery: Lotus Evora

[Source: Lotus]

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Tokyo Preview: Lotus Exige Scura and Stealth cross over to dark side

Frank Filipponio — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:59:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Europe, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Lotus, UK

2010 Lotus Exige Scura - Click above for high-res image gallery

Depending on where you live, you might be able to get a new 2010 Lotus Exige Stealth or 2010 Lotus Exige Scura, but not both, and neither unless you get crackin'. In anticipation of its official coming out party at the Tokyo Motor Show, Lotus just dropped the deets on a new special edition blacked out Lotus Exige alternatively known as the Stealth or Scura (Italian for 'dark') depending on market. Whatever they call it, it is one badass car. Only 35 will be built worldwide and none of them appear headed to the States unfortunately.

This newest Exige special looks menacing with its matte black paint, contrasting gloss black stripes and carbon fiber highlights. It's powered by the 260-hp version of the ubiquitous supercharged 4-cylinder and comes standard with launch control, traction control and 2-way adjustable Ohlins dampers. And thanks to the prodigious amount of carbon fiber inside and out, this featherweight flyer drops another 10kg, allowing it to do the 0-60 sprint in 4 seconds flat. It should also reach 100 in less than ten seconds on its way to a top speed of 152 mph. Brits who hustle over to their local Lotus shoppe will have to plunk down £45,000, while EU customers can expect to pay around €61.000. Check out the gallery of high-res pics below and a long press release after the jump.

Gallery: Tokyo Preview: 2010 Lotus Exige Scura and Stealth

[Source: Lotus]

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2010 Lotus Exige S240 gets a nose job

Sam Abuelsamid — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:32:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Lotus

2010 Lotus Exige S240 - click above for high-res image gallery

It was just a couple of weeks ago that we were tossing around a 2009 Lotus Exige S260 and now the folks from Hethel are releasing a refreshed 2010 Exige S240. The most obvious changes are a revised front fascia and a new rear wing. We first saw the new look last March in Geneva, and more recently on the Exige Cup 260 in Geneva. The larger air intake allows more airflow for better cooling and the outer ports house a pair of oil coolers. On the rear deck is the wing that debuted on the 2007 Exige GT3 road car concept.

The wider wing is mounted higher and farther back, putting it in cleaner air than before. Since there is no rearward visibility in the Exige anyway, nothing has been lost to the wing, and the airfoil generates the same downforce as before but with less drag. The only significant mechanical change appears to be the new adjustable Ohlins dampers with remote reservoirs that are part of the Track package. The 2010 models will be available this fall starting at $65,690.

Gallery: 2010 Lotus Exige S240

[Source: Lotus]

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Lotus Evora makes SoCal stop at Cars and Coffee

Frank Filipponio — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:58:00 EST

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Lotus, Misc. Auto Shows

2010 Lotus Evora at Cars and Coffee - Click for high-res gallery

While lucky Brits are already capable of walking into a Lotus dealership and driving off with a new midsize Evora of their very own, Americans still have to wait a bit longer. We've already shown you the 2010 Lotus Evora that was at the L.A. Auto Show, and we've given you info on the specs and options. We've even confirmed U.S. details for the most important numbers.

Although an official release date hasn't been confirmed yet, we have heard that the magic moment will arrive early next year. Whether the Evora gets labeled as a 2010 or 2011 model remains up in the air, but we do know a lot of other info about this all-new model crafted by the magicians in Hethel. What we haven't had until now are some real-world photos. That all changed over the weekend when a couple of test engineers stopped by for a spell at our favorite weekly Southern California car meet, Cars and Coffee. Read the rest of our first impression after the jump, and don't forget to check out the gallery as well.

Gallery: 2010 Lotus Evora development cars

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