Coming soon – an Evora without a clutch pedal…
A certain “e-mail malfunction” has revealed that Lotus will be unveiling two new variants of the Lotus Evora at its 10,000 square feet stand at the 2010 Paris Motor Show alongside some new mysterious cars (which should include a new Esprit) that is apparently so hush-hush that it isn’t being discussed openly even internally in e-mails.
The two new variants are the Lotus Evora S and the Lotus Evora Automatic. The first is presumably a variant of the Evora that’s had its 3.5 litre Toyota V6 boosted up in terms of horsepower and torque via a supercharger, and the latter mentioned model is quite self-explanatory – an Evora with an automatic transmission. The Evora is currently available only with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The e-mail goes on to say that both cars will be tearing up the Nurburgring’s Nordschleife from tomorrow for 3 days – we should see some spyshots soon!
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Comments on the Lotus Evora S and automatic mention some anticipation for dual-clutch transmission options, highlighting that automatics are preferred in the Malaysian market. Critics note that the car's design and interior quality are subpar compared to other luxury brands, with some skeptical about Proton's benefits from Lotus and their use of Toyota engines. Several comments reflect a mix of admiration for Lotus technology and dissatisfaction with Proton's overall quality, design, and product lineup. There is also debate about the practicality of sports cars in daily traffic, with some dismissing the Evora as a showpiece or unsuitable for regular use. Overall, sentiments are a blend of excitement over Lotus engineering and disappointment with Proton’s execution and product offerings.