Lotus Evora. Manual - part 87

 

 

Lotus Service Notes   

 

 

  Section TDU

TRANSMISSION

Designation                             6 speed manual type EA60

Differential                              Open bevel gear

Gear ratio table ('opt' refers to alternative 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

CLUTCH

Type                                  Single dry plate.  Diaphragm spring cover.         

                                    Hydraulic release, self adjusting

Friction plate diameter                       228 mm

Friction plate clamped thickness  - new           8.0 mm

Damper springs                           4 off

Hub material                            Sintered steel

Clamp load  - new                         8350N

 

BRAKES

Brake discs                              Cast iron, curved vane ventilated, cross-drilled 

                                    Rear discs incorporate parking drums 

Disc dimensions  - front                     350 x 32 mm

            - rear                      332 x 26 mm.  185 mm drum

Callipers                               A.P. Racing, aluminium alloy body,  4 pistons in

                                    opposed pairs.  Common casting front/rear

Piston size      - front                     Leading; 38.1 mm.  Trailing; 41.3 mm

            - rear                      Leading; 38.2 mm.  Trailing; 36.0 mm

Operation                              Tandem master cylinder with dual diaphragm

                                    vacuum servo and  Bosch Anti-lock system 

Parking brake                            Cable operated drum brakes incorporated into rear  

                                    discs 

STEERING

Type                                  Power assisted rack and pinion

Turns, lock to lock                          2.86

Gear ratio                              47mm rack movement/steering wheel revolution

FUEL CONSUMPTION

1999/100/EC        - urban                12.4 l/100km

                - extra urban            6.5 l/100km     

                - combined              8.7 l/100km

 

 

Lotus Service Notes   

 

 

    Section VE

INTERIOR TRIM

SECTION VE

                                                    Sub-Section     Page

      General Description                                VE.1        3

      Door Trim Panel                                  VE.2        3

      Door Trim Panel Components                          VE.3        4

      Door Sill Trim Panel                                VE.4        4

   

      Lower 'A' Post Trim Panel                            VE.5        5

      Centre Console                                   VE.6        5

      Fascia Dash Panel                                 VE.7        5

      Fascia Lower Panels                                VE.8        6

      Main Fascia Panel                                 VE.9        6

      Steering Column Shroud                             VE.10       6

      Windscreen Pillar Trim Panels                          VE.11       7

      Rear Quarter Panels                                VE.12       7

      Rear Seat Backrest or Bulkhead Pad                      VE.13       7

      Rear Window Surround                              VE.14       8

      Roof Lining                                      VE.15       8

 

 

Lotus Service Notes   

 

 

    Section VE

FASCIA

 STRUCTURE

Infill

panel

Instrument

cowl

top

access

cover

Fascia

top

panel

Airbag

cover

Fascia

dash

panel

Outboard

switch

panel

Column shrouds

Inboard

switch

panel

Steering

column

infill

panel

Fascia

panel

lower

centre

Fascia

panel

lower

right

Fascia

end

pl1405

closing

panel

 

 

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    Section VE

VE.1 - GENERAL  DESCRIPTION

Interior trim panels on the Evora are manufactured by one of three processes;

1.  Structural Reaction Injection Moulding (SRIM); using a polyurethane resin and glass reinforcement.

Panels include:

- Door trim panels;

- Lower 'A' post trim panels;

- Door sill trim panels;

- Rear quarter trim panels;

- Rear bulkhead trim panel;

- Centre console;

- Fascia panel lower centre;

- Fascia panel lower left hand and right hand;

- Fascia dash panel.

2.  Polyurethane Foam; 

Panels include:

- Fascia top panel;

- Passenger airbag cover;

- Driver's side fascia infill panel;

- Glovebox lid;

- Steering column cover.

3.  Reaction Transfer Compression (RTC) moulding; using a polypropylene glass reinforced moulding to which 

is bonded a Nylon polypropylene fabric with a foam backing (visible surface) and a polypropylene foam 

lining (reverse side).

Panels include:

- Roof liner;

- 'B' post upper trim panels;

- 'A' pillar trim panels.

VE.2 - DOOR TRIM PANEL

                                       Release handle escutcheon

           Door trim panel

Trim feature strip

         Pull handle

Door pocket

                                                                      

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