British automaker LOTUS took out their brand new Evora Cup GT4 this weekend at the Nurburgring to race in the GT4 European Cup series under the “invitational” category. Lotus rookie Ollie Hancock was behind the wheel of the 1190 kg GT4 racecar.

Pics from the GT4 Round 4 race event:

Along with the brand new Evora Cup GT4, Lotus also brought out four ultra lightweight Lotus 2-Eleven GT4 racecars.

More pics of the Evora GT4..




The livery is the signature Lotus green with a yellow twin-stripe running down the full length of the car.

Shakedown in the wet track

The Evora GT4 weighs only 1190 kg producing 360 PS. This car carries the Lotus Type #124 representing the GT motorsport program of Lotus. The Lotus Evora Cup/GT4 has undergone a punishing and extensive development programme with Lotus Racing’s F1 driver Jarno Trulli, experienced GT racer Johnny Mowlem and Lotus Motorsport’s own Product Manager Gavan Kershaw as part of the development team.

The Evora GT4 will also be made available as a customer race car to privateer racing teams.

At the end of the race, #22 Evora GT4 came in at 8th place. The four 2-eleven GT4 racecars came in at 16th, 20th, 24th, and 29th place.

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