First North American Lotus Evora delivered in Austin

Lotus yesterday delivered the first Evora in North America at John Eagle European”s Lotus of Austin. Dealer Sonny Morgan handed Austin-area resident Bruce Rice the keys to his brand new 2010 Lotus Evora and hosted a party to commemorate the first delivery yesterday evening inside the dealership.

“Delivering the first Evora in North America was an exciting moment for John Eagle European and the Lotus brand,” said Morgan. “The multiple award-winning Evora is one of the most advanced new sports cars available in the world, and the very first customer car is on the road today right here in Austin.”

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Refresher: Power for the 2010 Lotus Evora comes from a 3.5L V6 making 276-hp with a maximum torque of 252 lb-ft. 0 to 60 mph comes in just 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph. Pricing in the U.S. starts at $73,500.

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– By: Kap Shah