Lotus Service Notes
Section TDU
TECHNICAL DATA - VEHICLE
SECTION TDU
Page
Dimensions ........................................................................................................
Capacities ..........................................................................................................
Wheels & Tyres ...................................................................................................
Front Suspension .................................................................................................
Rear Suspension .................................................................................................
Electrical .............................................................................................................
Transmission .......................................................................................................
Clutch ..................................................................................................................
Brakes .................................................................................................................
Steering ...............................................................................................................
Fuel Consumption ...............................................................................................
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G
J
I
F
D
A
E
C
H
B
ohs181
DIMENSIONS
Evora
length
Evora / Evora IPS4350.5
A Overall
A. Overall length 4350 mm
1884
B Overall width (including mirrors)
B. Overall width - excl. mirrors 1884 mm
Height
(mid laden1972
weight)
1229
C Overall
- incl.
mirrors
mm
C. Overall
(mid-unladen)
1229 mm
Wheel
base
2574.5
D height
D. Wheelbase
2575
mm
1000
E Front overhang
E. Front overhang 1000 mm
Rear
overhang
776
F
F. Rear overhang 776 mm
Ground(mid-laden)
clearance (mid laden
weight) 125
G clearance
G. Ground
140 mm
H. Track
- front
1564 mm
H Track
front
1557
rear
1557
mm
1564
H Track Rear
I. Approach (ramp) angle front 11.5°
I
Approach
(ramp)
angle
front
11.5
J. Approach (ramp) angle rear 22°
J Approach
(ramp) angle rear
22
Turning circle
(between kerbs)
10.7 m
dimensions
Dimensions listed where differentAll
from
base Evora
Unladen weight
Total
Front
Rear
Max. weight
Total
Front
Rear
Evora S
Evora
S / Evora S-IPS
4360.5
4361 mm
786
786 mm
18.5°
18.5
in millimeters
Evora
Evora S
Evora IPS Evora S-IPS
1382 kg
526 kg
856 kg
1436 kg
558 kg
878 kg
1436 kg
555 kg
881 kg
1442kg
557kg
885kg
1782 kg
659 kg
1123 kg
1836kg
679 kg
1157 kg
1836kg
679 kg
1157 kg
1842kg
>
718kg
>
1124kg
Trailer towing
>
>
>
inc. full
fuel tank
incl.
occupants
& luggage
Not permissible
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CAPACITIES, STANDARDS & APPROVED PRODUCTS
Please see service notes section OK for information on fluid change intervals as well as track use
conditions.
Engine oil
Evora
Engine oil - dry - with heat exchanger
- w/o heat exchanger
- refill inc. filter, with/w/o heat exchanger
High/low dipstick mark difference
Evora s
Engine oil
- dry
Viscosity: ambient above -20°C
Quality Standard
7.1 litre
6.8 litre
6.1 litre
1.5 litre
10.1 litre
*Engine oil capacity is 6.1 litres but supercharged
cars fitted with front mounted oil coolers contain
an additional 4 litres of oil. This oil is not drained
during routine servicing.
SAE 5W/40 (Fully synthetic)
API SL/CF; ACEA A3/B3-04
High/low dipstick mark difference
1.5 litre
Transmission oil (manual non supercharged)
Viscosity
Quality standard
Approved product
2.3 litre
SAE 75W/80
API GL-4
Havoline Multigear MTF 75W-80 (semi-synthetic)
Transmission oil (manual supercharged)
Viscosity
Quality Standard
Approved product
2.3 litre
SAE 75W/80
API GL-4
Havoline Multigear MTF HD 75W-80
(semi-synthetic)
Transmission oil (automatic IPS)
8.6 litre*
Approved products
Brake system hydraulic fluid
Type
Specification
Approved product
Toyota Genuine ATF WS Transmission oil
Exxon Mobil JWS 3324 Transmission oil
Clutch system hydraulic fluid
Type
Specification
Approved product
Coolant
Antifreeze Type
*Transmission and torque converter oil capacity
is 5.3 litres, IPS non-supercharged cars are also
fitted with front mounted oil coolers and hoses
containing an additional 3.3 litres of oil. Not all of
this oil can drained during a routine transmission
fluid change.
450 cc
Non-mineral (non-petroleum) hydraulic fluid
DOT 4
PETRONAS Tutela Top 4 brake fluid
130 cc
Non-mineral (non-petroleum) hydraulic fluid
DOT 4
PETRONAS Tutela Top 4 brake fluid
17 litre
(includiing 50% concentration of 8.5 litres of antifreeze)
Ethylene glycol antifreeze with OAT corrosion inhibitors
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Colour
Approved product
Section TDU
Red
PETRONAS Paraflu Up
Power Steering System (PAS)
Type
Specification
1.5 litre
PAS or Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Dexron III
Refrigerant
0.625 kg
R134a
Type
Washer bottle
Approved product:
7 litre
PETRONAS Tutela SC35 windscreen washer fluid
Mixed as per the manufacturers recommendations as an insufficient concentration may
result in the vehicles windscreen washers
freezing in severe conditions.
Fuel tank
60 litre
WHEELS & TYRES
Tyres - Std
Type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
Tyres - Optional
Type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
Pirelli P-Zero
225/40 ZR18
255/35 ZR19 96Y
2.3 bar (33.5 psi)
2.5 bar (36 psi)
Pirelli P-Zero Corsa
235/35 ZR19
275/30 ZR 20
2.4 bar (35 psi)
2.6 bar (38 psi)
Winter Tyres
Type
Size - front
- rear
Pressure (cold) - front
- rear
Tyre studding
Tyre chains
rear,
Yokohama W.drive V902 'LTS'
215/40 R18
245/35 R19
2.3 bar (33 lb/in²)
2.5 bar (36 lb/in²)
Not permitted
RUD-matic DISC snow chains, fitted only on the
and only on the approved winter tyres.
Wheels
Type
Size
Inset
Cast alloy or forged, 5-bolt fixing
8.0J x 18H2 ET52
9.5J x 19H2 ET69
+ 52 mm
+ 69 mm
- std
- front
- rear
- front
- rear
Type - Optional
Size - front
- rear
Inset - front
- rear
Wheel bolt torque
forged, 5-bolt fixing
8.0J x 19H2 ET55
9.5J x 20H2 ET69
+ 55 mm
+ 69 mm
105 Nm (77 lbf.ft)
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Chassis ride
height points
c59
FRONT SUSPENSION
Type
Independent. Upper and lower lightweight forged
alloy wishbones; co-axial coil spring/telescopic
damper unit; tubular anti-roll bar
Geometry
Mid-laden ride height (2 x 75 kg occupants + full fuel tank)
- set car to this height before measuring geometry: - front 125 mm below front end of chassis siderail
- rear 147 mm below rear end of chassis siderail
Applicable vehicles
Castor - optimum
- tolerance range
Base Models:
Camber - optimum
From start of production to September
- tolerance range
2010 fitted with 'B' level front upper
Alignment
- optimum
wishbone assemblies. (See Section
tolerance range
CK.7 for further information).
Steering
axis inclination
Applicable vehicles
Castor - optimum
- tolerance range
Evora S: From start of production
Camber
- optimum
Evora IPS & S-IPS: From start of
- tolerance range
production
Alignment
- optimum
Base Models: Built from September
2010
onwards fitted with 'C' level front
- tolerance range
upper
wishbone assemblies. (See Steering
Section CK.7 for further information).
axis inclination
+ 5.3°
+ 5.05° to + 5.55°; max. side/side 0.3°
- 0.2°
- 0.05° to - 0.35°; max. side/side 0.2°
Zero
±0.063°; max. side/side 0.038°
9.4° nominal
+ 5.5°
+ 5.25°; max. side/side 0.2°
- 0.2°
±0.15°; max. side/side 0.2°
Zero
±0.063°; max. side/side 0.038°
9.4° nominal
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REAR SUSPENSION
Type Independent. Upper and lower lightweight forged
alloy wishbones; co-axial coil spring/telescopic
damper unit; tubular anti-roll bar
Geometry
Mid-laden ride height (2 x 75 kg occupants + full fuel tank)
- set car to this height before measuring geometry:
Applicable vehicles
Base Models:
From start of production to
September 2010 fitted with
'B' level front upper wishbone
assemblies. (See Section
CK.7 & DJ.7 for further information).
Camber
Alignment
Thrust angle
Applicable vehicles
- optimum
- tolerance range
- optimum
- tolerance range
- optimum
- tolerance
Camber
Evora S: From start of production
Alignment
Evora IPS & S-IPS: From start of
production
Thrust angle
Base Models: Built from September
2010 onwards fitted with 'C' level front
upper wishbone assemblies. (See Section
CK.7 & DJ.7 for further information).
- front 125 mm below front end of chassis siderail
- rear 147 mm below rear end of chassis siderail
- 1.55°
- 1.4° to - 1.7°; max. side/side 0.2°
+ 0.36°
+ 0.336° to + 0.432°; max. side/side 0.036°
Zero
0.05°
- optimum
- tolerance range
- optimum
- tolerance range
- optimum
- tolerance
ELECTRICAL
Light Bulbs
Headlamps
Rear turn indicators
Licence plate lamps
Interior lamp
Wattage
35
21
5
5
- 1.8°
- 1.6°; max. side/side 0.2°
+ 0.6°
+ 0.4°; max. side/side 0.038°
Zero
0.05°
Type
D1S electronic igniter/burner unit
P21W
C5W
W5W
Note that other lamps are likely to be long life LED type, serviced only by lamp replacement.
System voltage/polarity
Alternator
Battery (service replacement) - type
- rating
12V negative earth
100A
Varta L3B (T6) 572409068
72 Ah
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TRANSMISSION
Type - Manual
Designation
Differential
6 speed manual type EA60
Open bevel gear
Gear ratio table ('opt' refers to alternative Sport ratio set)
Gear
Internal ratio
Final drive
mph/1000rpm
km/h/1000rpm
1
3.54
3.78
5.6
9.1
2
1.91
3.78
10.4
16.7
3
1.22
3.78
16.3
26.3
3 opt
1.41
3.78
14.1
22.8
4
0.86
3.78
23.1
37.2
4 opt
1.09
3.78
18.2
29.4
5
0.79
3.24
29.4
47.3
5 opt
0.97
3.24
23.9
38.5
6
0.64
3.24
36.3
58.4
6 opt
0.86
3.24
27
43.5
Rev
3.83
3.24
Type - Automatic IPS
Designation
Differential
Gear ratios:
Gear
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Reverse
Internal Ratio
3.300:1
1.900:1
1.420:1
1.000:1
0.713:1
0.608:1
4.148:1
6 speed automatic type U660E
Open bevel gear
Final Drive
3.685:1
3.685:1
3.685:1
3.685:1
3.685:1
3.685:1
3.685:1
CLUTCH
Type
Friction plate diameter
Friction plate clamped thickness - new
Damper springs
Hub material
Clamp load - new
Single dry plate. Diaphragm spring cover.
Hydraulic release, self adjusting
228 mm
8.0 mm
4 off
Sintered steel
8350N
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BRAKES
Brake discs
Disc dimensions - front
- rear
Callipers
Piston size - front
- rear
Operation
Parking brake
Cast iron, curved vane ventilated, cross-drilled
Rear discs incorporate parking drums
350 x 32 mm
332 x 26 mm. 185 mm drum
A.P. Racing, aluminium alloy body, 4 pistons in
opposed pairs. Common casting front/rear
Leading; 38.1 mm. Trailing; 41.3 mm
Leading; 38.2 mm. Trailing; 36.0 mm
Tandem master cylinder with dual diaphragm
vacuum servo and Bosch Anti-lock system
Cable operated drum brakes incorporated into rear
discs
STEERING
Type
Turns, lock to lock
Gear ratio
Power assisted rack and pinion
2.86
47mm rack movement/steering wheel revolution
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Evora 1999/100/EC - urban
- extra urban
- combined
Std. gear ratios
12.4 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
8.7 l/100km
Opt. close ratios
13.4 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
Evora S
- urban
- extra urban
- combined
14.2 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
9.9 l/100km
Evora IPS
- urban
- extra urban
- combined
13.3 l/100km
6.6 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
Evora S-IPS
- urban
- extra urban
- combined
14.4 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
9.7 l/100km
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