2013 Lotus Evora S

Among the unpaid bills and Bahar-ranting, Lotus has found the time to prepare a series of updates for the 2013 Evora S set to go on sale in October 2012. There aren’t many details available as to what changes will appear on the exterior or interior, but we do know that it will include the addition of Lotus’ Intelligent Precision Shift six-speed automatic transmission.

This transmission is already offered for the standard versions, but it is a first for the Evora S. The IPS six-speed transmission features four operating modes: fully automatic, manual mode, fully automatic sport, and manual sport. The Sports mode allows the driver to really feel each gear shift and be in complete control of the transmission, while Manual mode gives the driver full control over the transmission using the paddle shifters. The engine lineup will remain with the usual 3.5 liter V6 engine that delivers a total of 345 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque.

The new Lotus Evora S equipped with IPS will make its official debut in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, so stay tuned for more details.