2018 Lotus Evora Sport 410

The new Lotus Evora Sport 410 for North America is the lightest and most focused iteration of the Evora and is a considerable 132 lbs (60 kg) lighter than the already impressive Evora 400 for North America. Tipping the scales at just 3,020 lbs (1,370kg), or 2,910 lbs (1,320 kg) with no fuel and lightweight options selected, the Evora Sport 410 for North America has set the benchmark through thorough attention to detail. Employing the latest generation of Lotus' famous aluminium architecture, which provides high torsional rigidity at a reduced weight, the new Lotus receives a comprehensive array of carbon-fibre components as standard. Covering the car front to back, they include the front splitter, revised front access panel, roof section, tailgate, rear quarter panels, and rear diffuser – all hand-made specifically for the car. In addition to the extensive application of carbon fibre, which has saved 31.5 lbs (14.3 kg), further headline weight reductions include the introduction of a lithium-ion battery -23.8 lbs (-10.8 kg), ultra-lightweight forged wheels -15.9 lbs (-7.2 kg), and a host of incremental improvements such as a new lightweight windscreen surround -7.5 lbs (-3.4kg).
Handling
In addition to boosting performance, the lowering of the car's kerb weight has also lowered its centre of gravity - delivering gains in ride and handling. Less mass has allowed the recalibration of the suspension and a revised setup, including improved geometry and re-valved dampers. This has provided an increase in compression and rebound, while the effective rise in spring rate and a reduction in ride height by 5 mm provide better body and roll control. The result is sharper and more direct handling, providing the driver with a more intuitive feel, while primary and secondary ride remain impressive at any speed. Significant time was also allocated to developing the car's aerodynamic performance. The design of the new carbon components, and the careful working and channeling of air over and under the sculptured bodywork, has resulted in a slightly lower drag coefficient but with the generation up to 141 lbs (64 kg) in aerodynamic downforce – double that of the Evora 400. This in turn improves high-speed stability, delivering confidence to the driver as the Evora Sport 410 remains tractable at all speeds.




GP Edition & Lotus Exclusive
The new Lotus Evora Sport 410 for North America is available in the new GP Edition colour scheme as well as Lotus' standard array of paint choices. Developed by Lotus Exclusive, the bespoke Evora Sport 410 GP Edition has been created in honour of Team Lotus' iconic colour scheme used between 1972 and 1986. From the famous Lotus 72 though to the beautiful Lotus 79 and the blisteringly fast Lotus 98T – some of the greatest drivers have competed in the famous black and gold. Lotus F1 cars wearing the iconic livery won five Drivers' and Constructors' championships and 35 Grand Prix and were driven by some of the greatest drivers in F1 history, including Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna.

Source - Lotus