(September 7, 2017) Following the debut of the Lotus Evora GT430, Lotus has introduced an expanded Evora GT430 line-up designed to appeal to a wider range of customers who want the ultimate in high performance sports cars.

Adding to the acclaimed Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410 models, the new Evora GT430 range now includes two body options and a choice of manual or automatic transmission.

Joining the recently announced Evora GT430 is the Evora GT430 Sport, a new member of the family that carries the same phenomenal firepower and sculptured body-style but without the additional downforce-creating aerodynamic elements. Both models are powered by the same 3.5-liter V6 supercharged and charge cooled engine, producing 430 horsepower and and 324 pound-feet of torque (Automatic version: 332 pound-feet).

Without the aerodynamic elements, the Evora GT430 Sport weighs 22 pounds less at 2,751 pounds (dry), bringing the power-to-weight ratio to 345horsepower / tonne and the top speed to 196 mph making it the fastest Lotus production car ever.

The Evora GT430 is differentiated from the Evora GT430 Sport through the inclusion of motorsport derived aerodynamics provided by a carbon fibre splitter, a large, profiled carbon wing and louvers on top of each front wheel arch which reduce pressure within the front wheel arches together with wider wheels and tires.

An automatic transmission will be available in January for both the Evora GT430 body configurations. With 7 more pound-feet of torque, the automatic version is even quicker, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The six-speed automatic transmission utilizes an optimized gearbox ECU for ultra-fast changes, whilst gear selection is made via lightweight aluminum paddles mounted to the steering wheel.

Boasting a high specification, the new Evora GT430 range includes, as standard, Öhlins TTX two-way adjustable dampers, J-grooved and ventilated brake discs — paired with AP Racing four-piston calipers all round, a Torsen-type limited slip differential (LSD) and an adjustable traction control system.

Announced last month, the Evora GT430 has already proved a knock-out success. Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said, “The Evora GT430 already has cemented its place as a true collector’s car, but we know that many of our customers want the option of choosing a less aggressive version, with the same power, but without some of more arresting design and aero elements. With the Evora GT430 Sport, we have responded to this demand to add to the whole range of thoroughbred Lotus cars that are great on the track as well as supremely capable on the road.”