GT4 Championships

Lotus launches Evora Enduro – GT Concept

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The Geneva Motor Show was the place of the launch of the Lotus Evora Enduro GT concept car. The Evora Enduro GT Concept is the base car for the new Lotus GT2/GTE car that will be racing in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup this season and is an evolved version of the Lotus GT4 Endurance. Lotus Motorsport, under the supervision of lead designer Nicola Scimeca developed the new car.

According to Lotus the Enduro will be the base point from which the GT2/GTE homologated cars for the FIA and ACO racing series will be
built. Lotus Motorsports intends to run the car in the following events this year:

23 – 26 June 2011 Nu?rburgring 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.

Lotus Evora Enduro GT technical specifications

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*
* Subject to development testing.

Vehicle Specification
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

Exterior Specification
Body Panel
Full Aero front splitter, diffuser and rear wing, GRP wheel arch liners, Front and rear brake cooling
Windows
Polycarbonate side windows with slider screen Polycarbonate
Front Screen
Polycarbonate
Roof
Light weight GRP (optional Carbon Fibre)
Doors
Light weight GRP
Colour
White standard (other colours are a cost option)

Interior Specification
Steering
Rack and pinion, power assisted, quick release steering wheel with PAS cooling
Instruments/Controls
Cosworth Omega dash, gear indicator, fire extinguisher and electrical cut out. PI D3 Dash with dynamic sensor kit
Seat
FIA approved competition seat on fixed mounting frame – HANS compatible (optional Non FIA slider)
Driver’s Seat Belt
FIA approved 6 point competition harness– HANS compatible
Door mirrors
Electric adjustment

Further Options
HANS Compliant Passenger Seat Kit (includes 4 point harness, roll cage padding and foot rest)
HANS Compliant Carbon Passenger Seat Kit (includes 4 point harness, roll cage padding and foot rest)