Lotus Evora

Every fascinating stage of the evolution of the stunning new Lotus Evora is explored in this fully comprehensive book, LOTUS EVORA - SUBLIME SUPERCAR. From its conception, through development, prototype testing, certification, production and on to the marketing of the car, every part of this captivating story is covered in depth. Produced with the full co-operation of Lotus Cars, who once again gave Coterie Press exclusive access to their photo archives as well as their employees, this book contains the reminiscences of virtually everyone involved in the concept, design and development of the Evora. Author Johnny Tipler was the only journalist invited to see and drive the Evora before it was launched to the press and public. With unprecedented access and surprising candor, he is able to describe in detail all of the development stages, through to the construction of the first production examples, culminating in the car’s press debut in Scotland. His close involvement with Lotus, and their obvious enthusiasm for the Evora project, is reflected by the openness of all involved who tell him the full story behind this stunning new car.

A photographic survey of the desirable British-built Lotus range of sports supercars of the last 20 years (from 1996 to the present day) - the Lotus Elise, Lotus Exige, Lotus Evora and the very latest Lotus Evora S. These are all finely engineered light weight sports cars (the Elise weighs only 725 Kg) with the finest handling characteristics based on the company's racing pedigree.

Lotus's range-topping Type 122 Evora was introduced in 2008. This book, by Lotus expert Johnny Tipler, tells the whole Evora story from concept until the end of production in 2021.

British automaker Lotus is known for both its racing models and its street model cars. Readers will compare and contrast these two types of cars through chapters that profile both types. Chapters cover the history of this brand, its most famous models, and take a look at the re-launch of the beloved Esprit model. Young fans will learn more from a stat rundown chart for each profiled model.

This engaging book follows the history of the Lotus 2 + 2 coupes from the Elan through to the Evora.

Porsche sells more cars annually and has won more races than any other car company. Lotus is known for its handcrafted cars for both the racetrack and street. Both are well-respected companies with very different histories. How do they stack up against each other? Readers will learn to compare and contrast as they settle this ultimate battle for themselves.

Named after Elisa, the granddaughter of Lotus's owner at the time, Romano Artioli of Bugatti fame, the Lotus Elise was launched at the Frankfurt Show in 1995. In the subsequent twenty-five years it has not only established itself as the embodiment of what Lotus stands for, it retains a unique place in the international sports car market. No other manufacturer came up with a car to seriously rival the Elise, nor the Exige, in terms of handling dexterity on both road and racetrack, and it aptly characterizes the definition of a sports car. Written in Johnny Tipler's inimitable style this book includes a detailed evolution of the Elise and Exige, including full specification tables; interviews with key individuals involved in their design and development, including Richard Rackham, Gavan Kershaw, Neil Thomas, Russell Carr, Barney Hatt and Andy Pleavin; Elisa Artioli on her namesake, its past and future; motor sport adaptions and successes and finally, driving experiences on road and track. The production of the Elise and Exige was sustained through four corporate upheavals. Now in Geely ownership, the future for Lotus looks bright.