While already on sale in Europe as well as other markets, the limited-production Evora Sport 410 will be drifting onto US shores in the summer of 2017.
The Evora Sport 410 made its international debut in Geneva earlier this year, where visitors got to see the most extreme and lightest version of the Evora ever built.
Lighter by 70 kg (154 lbs) compared to the regular Evora 400, the Sport 410 also makes use of 10 extra horses (410 HP), delivering a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 4.1 seconds when equipped with an automatic transmission, and 4.2 seconds with the manual.
“Lotus has surpassed itself with the Evora Sport 410, and it defines a period in which we are producing our best ever cars,” said Jean-Marc Gales, Lotus CEO. “It can sprint from 0-60 mph in just 3.9 secs, and its ballistic pace means that, in the right hands, it’s unbeatable. We have achieved so much in the development of the Evora platform, and the Sport 410 is possibly the most accomplished car we have ever built. It’s nothing short of superb, and delivers the power and precision that Lotus cars are renowned for. We’ve taken the war on weight to a new level, demonstrating perfectly our principle of intelligent engineering.”
Lotus has also revealed that customers can now personalize the Evora Sport 410 through the popular Lotus Exclusive program, which combines traditional British craftsmanship with modern designs. Of course, it’s all about cutting weight, which is why the car is only available in a 2+0 configuration, featuring Alcantara-trimmed carbon fiber sports seats as standard. If need be, a touch-screen entertainment system can also be specified if the customer is in need of iPod connectivity and Bluetooth functionality.
Other weight saving measures include the Alcantara one-piece door trim panels, the deletion of door arm rests and stowage pockets, the relocation of tailgate and fuel filler release buttons and the removal of the speakers – if the previously mentioned entertainment system is indeed not specified.
The car’s current manufacturer’s suggested retail price is £82,000 in the UK, €108,500 in Germany and ¥15,000,000 in Japan.
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