Lotus Evora convertible will only have two seats

About two months ago Lotus confirmed that it is working on other derivatives of the Evora including the availability of an automatic transmission and a convertible version. It is said that Lotus is also planning a supercharged Evora due out sometime in 2011.

According to a report by AutoCar, the 2+2 Evora will get the option of an automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters by next year. Lotus feels the automatic is essential if it wants to be competitive against the Porsche Cayman and Porsche’s PDK automatic.

The convertible Evora won’t hit the markets until...
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Joe_Limon - 5/8/2009 10:23:34 AM

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Not surprising to say the least. When I saw this picture I had to laugh at the poor people that were going to be stuck in that mid engined 4 seater. http://www.gglotus.org/gghotnews/lotus-evora/evora-cad.jpg

Joe_Limon - 5/8/2009 10:24:42 AM

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If you can't see it, notice where the rear passengers knees are located.

M_Motorsport - 5/8/2009 10:32:50 AM

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Makes sense for a Lotus. Call me crazy but id rather have a Elise/Exige they are the best cornering cars in the world and a are a thrill to drive!

Hachee2001 - 5/8/2009 12:07:42 PM

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Cool car, but does not look as good as the Elise/Exige.

Agent63 - 5/8/2009 4:24:01 PM

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As a Lotus should be!

Reason - 5/8/2009 11:43:08 PM

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Just as long as the passenger seats fits my Graco car seat, I'll be good to go!"It's not my fault officer they don't make anything other than a 2 seater"