Lotus Releases Full Evora Details Including Standard Equipment and Options

Lotus has just released a long list of details on the upcoming Evora mid-engine 2+2 sportscar, with all the standard equipment and option packs available. This list is technically for Euro-spec models, however, the release clearly states, (and Lotus Cars USA PR Boss Kevin Smith confirmed) that the U.S.-spec model will be very close.

Powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 276hp at 6400 rpm and 252 ft-lbs of torque at 4700 rpm, the Evora will hit 60 mph in just five seconds and go on to a top speed of 160 mph. Fuel economy is rated at 12.4 and 6.5 liters/100 km (city/highway) – which works out to 19/36 mpg. The combined rating is 8.7 liters/100 km or 27 mpg.

Standard equipment includes 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels with 225/40/18 and 255/35/19 tires. Cast wheels will be standard with forged models optional.

The brakes will be AP racing four-piston calipers with front 13.8-inch rotors and rear 13.1-inch rotors. ABS and electronic brake distribution will also be standard.

Interior standard equipment includes A/C, adjustable front Recaro black leather seats, a flat-bottom leather and magnesium steering wheel with tilt and telescopic functions; aluminum control knobs and switches; power windows; a leather shift knob and handbrake cover; a 12 volt interior socket and 12 volt trunk socket and a Lotus command center.

Standard entertainment equipment includes a four-speaker Alpine AM/FM/CD player with MP3 capability and an auxiliary and iPod hookup.

A Tech Pack will be optional and includes an Alpine Mobile Media Station with a 7-inch touch screen, navigation, a reverse camera and the ability to play DVDs. It will also feature a more powerful amp as well as a separate amp and 150 watt subwoofer. Other items in the Tech Pack include steering-wheel-mounted cruise control buttons; a rear parking sensor, a tire pressure monitoring system and Bluetooth connectivity.

A Premium Pack will include: accent lighting; a choice of leather seat color and an Evora logo on the dash. Also, most of the interior of the car will receive a leather coating including the door panels, door pockets, footwell panels, the armrest and center console.

Finally, for the Lotus-faithful, a Sport Pack will be offered which includes cross drilled brakes, black painted calipers, a sports diffuser, an engine oil cooler, a titanium exhaust pipe and the ability to switch on a “sports mode” that gives better throttle response and a higher rpm limit, as well as a traction control system with higher yaw and slip thresholds.

The Evora will go on sale in Europe in May, with pricing for the U.S. and Canada coming this fall and North American sales to start early 2010.

The Evora will be offered as a 2+2 as well as a just a two-seater, with an automatic transmission to be offered and a convertible model in the works.

GALLERY: 2010 Lotus Evora

Full Evora Details after the jump: