The Lotus Evora is the first unveiling of several new sports car models coming from Group Lotus, known in recent years predominantly as the masters of the Lotus Elise and Exige series. True British sports cars that are unlike any other on the track while retaining some streetability, the Lotus Elise and Exige are criticized for being too harsh for most sports car enthusiasts. As daily drivers, Lotus' current offerings appeal to only the most hardcore "driver's car" types.

The Evora is a different breed of sports car from Lotus, to be sure. Employing a 2+2 seating design--though it should be said that the rear seat is toddler territory only--and with an interior full of ammenities, the Lotus Evora is a livable super lightweight sports car, that should carry over Lotus' famous driving dynamics as well.

The Evora interior continues the total package of offering a hardcore British traditional sports car experience in a package that can still be driven to work every day. With tasteful leather and metal accents on every surface, the Lotus Evora interior is more luxury, less track racer. As a total package sports car slotted above the Lotus Elise and Exige, the Evora's interior will comfortably accomodate adults up to 6 ft. 5 inches tall, Lotus says.

From the Group Lotus official news release, presented in its entirity below:

"Unlike recent Lotus products that use a race car inspired, technical minimalism, the Evora employs a softer approach that utilises premium quality materials and finishes to create a contemporary but luxurious ambience that is unique to Lotus products."

The Evora's base price? No word from Lotus yet, remember that this car won't be available in showrooms for another year. As the Evora is considerably upmarket from the hardcore Elise, figure a base price of greater than $60,000 but considerably less than $100,000.

From : Rsportscars.com