Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition – only five units

Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition – only five units

To further demonstrate the prowess off its in-house personalisation department, Lotus Exclusive, the British carmaker has unveiled a special version of the Evora 410 for the United States market. Called the Evora Sport 410 GP Edition, only five units of the unique Lotus will be made, each costing buyers USD110,000 (RM488,290).

The GP Edition features Team Lotus’ iconic Formula 1 livery in use between 1972 and 1986, from the Type 72 to the Type 79, and even the 98T driven by Ayrton Senna. The black and gold paintwork has been seen on Lotus racing cars, which secured five Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships.

As for the car it is based on, the Evora 410 is a lighter and more powerful version of the already quick Evora 400. The former is achieved with various carbon-fibre body components as well as lightweight forged wheels, lighter windscreen surround, new lithium-ion battery, titanium exhaust silence and a one-piece tailgate.

Lotus Evora Sport 410 GP Edition – only five units

Meanwhile, the power bump sees 400 hp at 7000 rpm and 410 Nm of torque at 3500 rpm from the car’s 3.5 litre supercharged V6. A six-speed manual gearbox and Torsen-type limited slip differential is standard, with the option of six-speed automatic.

Chassis enhancements include improved wheel geometry, re-valved dampers, increased spring rate and a lowered ride height by 5 mm, all of which are done to recalibrate the suspension to suit the car’s new kerb weight of 1,370 kg. Customers can even specify Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, which are available as a dealer fit option.

The GP Edition joins another limited-production version of the Evora Sport 410, made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1977 Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, which featured the Esprit S1.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Why Lotus don’t have the guts to produce a modern version of the legendary Esprit? I guess under Proton everything gets stuck or goes downhill

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    • Lotus should produce more affordable fun sports car, NA engined & CKD price around RM 100,000.

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      • If Lotus is given to Geely, i’m sure we shall see some interesting models. As for now, wasted potential

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    • Kelab Kebenaran Kunta on Apr 10, 2017 at 3:29 pm

      That price if before tax. After tax price sure about RM2 million. How to buy Evora at that price when many parts made by Proton? I saw side mirror of Evora got words “Made by Proton” with Proton logo on it!

      Wow, spending RM2 million on a car with Proton parts!

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  • lilytan on Apr 10, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    They should not have let Donato Coco go.

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  • Fenix on Apr 10, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    Wow only 5 units . Rarer than La Ferrari or Bugatti Chiron

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  • I-Love-Petronas on Apr 10, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Superb!!! Gonna be a rare car….

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  • Wayne on Apr 10, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    What ever they produce I don’t think nothing will ever come close to the looks and lines of a V8 esprit which to my knowledge is a ultra rare car and one of the few British super cars produced .

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  • why is this lotus so heavy weight ? at 1,370 kg its heavier than a v8 mclaren.

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