9th December, 2008

Lotus Cars Australia will release the new Evora late next year.

Evora has generated extensive interest - and orders - since its first showing in England in July 2008.

The mid-engined 2+2 sports car is designed to deliver 21st century performance with practicality and economy.

It will complement the existing four-model Lotus range of Elise, Exige, Europa and 2-Eleven, and embodies the traditional Lotus combination of light weight and high performance.

Evora is powered by a Lotus-tuned all-alloy 3.5-litre V6, with variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust cams.

Lotus has designed the Evora to be as much a luxury coupe as a high-performance sports car.

Its 2+2 seating configuration includes child seat capability in the back, and the practicality carries through to a 160-litre boot to accommodate a full set of golf clubs.

Option packs offer such features as cruise control and parking sensors, top-end stereo and multi-media systems, satellite navigation, reversing camera and active noise cancellation, switchable suspension and upgraded brakes.

Australian specifications and pricing are expected to be announced in March 2009.