2011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT Nicola Scimeca Lead Design Evolved Version with Sequential 6 Speed XTRAC 426 Gearbox 4 L DOHC V6 VVT-i 2GR-FE Engine

2011 Lotus Evora Enduro GT - Front Side

Press Release:

Evora Enduro – GT Concept

The Evolving Evora

The Evora Enduro – GT concept car is an evolved version of the podium placing Evora GT4 Endurance. The Enduro has been developed by Lotus Motorsport under the expert eye of Lead Designer Nicola Scimeca. The Enduro will be the base point from which the GT2/GTE homologated cars for FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) and ACO (l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest) endurance racing will be built.

Lotus Motorsport intend to contend the following endurance events this year:

• 23 – 26 June 2011 Nürburgring ADAC 24 Hour Race (GER)
• 28 – 31 July 2011 Spa 24 Hour Race (BEL)
• 8 & 9 October 2011 Silverstone 24 Hour Race (GB)

The 24 hour races in Dubai and Daytona are on the list for 2012.The Evora Enduro can be bought by private individuals and adapted for racing.

Powertrain Specification

Engine

• Cosworth tuned mid-mounted, transverse 4-litre DOHC V6 VVT-i 2GR-FE normally aspirated with dry sump , CNC billet Alloy Engine mounts,
• Motorsport optimized bushes

Engine Management

Cosworth SQ6 ECU

Gearbox

XTRAC 426. Sequential 6-speed, driving rear wheels, transverse layout dog engagement, reverse and neutral engagement, external oil cooler reverse cut directly onto the primary shaft. Bespoke Alloy cast bell housing

Gear Shift

Mechanical gear shift (rose jointed, direct shaft change) (optional paddle shift, pneumatic system)

Clutch

Twin plate sintered clutch

Exhaust System

• Competition exhaust manifold, competition silencer. Thermal coated
• Exhaust Noise 110 dB (A) at 3800 rpm (FIA)

Induction System

Performance air filter, carbon plenum and trumpets

Performance

• Max Power 440 bhp @ 7000 rpm
• Max Torque 460 Nm @ 5500 rpm
• Max Engine Revs Revs 7200 rpm
• Fuel Rating 98 RON
• Engine Position Transverse mid-mounted
• Unladen Vehicle Mass 1160 kg

Chassis

Modular lightweight bonded aluminium structure

Suspension Front/Rear

Forged aluminium double wishbone suspension, 4 way Ohlins TTX36 dampers, coaxial coil springs, Uni ball wishbone joint, increased camber adjustable anti roll bars. Centre lock hubs, wheel nut safety retainer

Braking System

• Twin master cylinder pedal box, cable bias control
• Brakes Front; Alcon 6 piston callipers, two piece aluminium belled discs, with 25mm race pads
• Brakes Rear; Alcon 4 piston callipers, two piece aluminium belled discs, with 25mm race pads

Wheels

Forged Alloy; Front – 18 x 8.5J Rear – 18 x 10J

Tyres

Front – 24/64-18; Rear – 27/65-18

Fuel System

FIA FT3 approved with internal high pressure pump, regulator and filter

Fuel Tank / Capacity

120 litres nominal

Fuel Tank / Filler

ATL ‘dry break’ quick fill

Engine Cooling

Twin core High Ambient Radiator aluminium end tank radiator, Laminova heat exchanger

AIR JACKS

4 point system 2 front 2 rear

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Source: Lotus Press Release
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