This history of the Lotus Evora traces the genesis, context, manufacture
and evolution of the Type 122 Evora and its derivative models. The
Evora's prowess as a grand touring sports car is demonstrated with the
author's international road trips, and its essence is detailed through
in-depth interviews with leading personalities at Lotus involved with
the design, development, construction and marketing programmes. The book
concludes with the launch of the Evora's successor, the Type 131 Emira
in 2021. Johnny Tipler has a long association with the Lotus marque,
having run the John Player Team Lotus Motorsport Press Office during the
halcyon JPS era, as recounted in his 2019 book 'Black and Gold'. He has
authored many automotive books, notably on the Lotus Elise, and also
wrote for the Club Lotus International publication between 2005 and
2011. He is a good friend of Classic Team Lotus boss Clive Chapman (son
of the Lotus founder Colin Chapman) and regularly attends historic races
such as the Goodwood Revival where CTL's F1 Lotuses are in action.
