AUTOMOTIVE
Exclusivity and desirability go hand in hand in the world of hypercars, and
the Evija is blessed with an abundance of both. Production is limited to not
more than 130 examples, making it among the most exclusive cars ever
launched. It’s a figure set in tribute to the car’s project code, Type 130. Lotus
road and race cars throughout the brand’s seven decades of success have
been assigned a Type number, and the Evija is no exception.
Hethel, close to the historic city of Norwich in the east of England, UK, has
been the home of Lotus since 1966. The company has confirmed production
of the Evija will begin there during 2020.
Speaking at the unveiling in London, Lotus Cars CEO Phil Popham said: “The
Lotus Evija is a car like no other. It will re-establish our brand in the hearts
and minds of sports car fans and on the global automotive stage. It will also
pave the way for further visionary models.”
He added: “This is another amazing moment in the
history of our company. The Evija is a true Lotus in every
sense – it has been developed with an unwavering
passion to push boundaries, to explore new ways of
thinking and to apply ground-breaking technologies.”
A stunning piece of contemporary automotive design, the
Evija features a dramatic Venturi tunnel through each rear
quarter, giving it a truly breath-taking presence.
Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars, said: “We
studied how Le Mans race cars use air flow creatively to
go over, under and around the vehicle, but also through
it. This concept of ‘porosity’ is key to the Evija and has
enabled us to create a timeless design with exceptional
amounts of downforce.”
Issue 40 2019
The Art of Luxury
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