2012 Lotus Evora Now Available with Intelligent Precision Shift Option

Lotus has begun delivering the agile Evora with the IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option, which was first introduced at the New York Auto Show.  With the new automatic 6-speed gearbox that features a Lotus developed transmission control mated to the standard, naturally-aspirated, 276 HP 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Evora a superior automatic driving experience.

"The Evora IPS was designed to broaden the appeal of thisLotus,” said Sonny Morgan, dealer principal of John Eagle European’s Lotus of Austin. “It will connect with people who crave spectacular handling and superb power-to weight-ratio of a pure Lotus, but sometimes prefer not to shift gears. With the Evora IPS, you can just put the car into automatic mode when crawling along downtown, then manually change gears when the road gets twisty on the way to Fredericksburg.”

          
The IPS version of the Evora allows the driver to switch between manual paddle shift and automatic drive modes. The driver also has the option of selecting ‘sport’ mode which showcases the Lotus sport driving experience allowing the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission.

“It’s been a long time since Lotus created an automatic,” noted Morgan. “Now we can offer people a sporty Lotus that can be driven like a manual with the paddles, but yet with no clutch, is a versatile enough for heavy traffic commutes. Evora IPS is perfect for any driving situation.”

All other options, from various tire/wheel packages to the sport suspension are also available for the Evora IPS.  A few of the limited edition sports car are beginning to trickle into the United States. As the #1 North American dealer last year, Lotus of Austin is lining up orders for the exclusive sports car.