Lotus Evora GT4 / Evora Cup GT4 (2010–2019)
The Evora Cup GT4 (Type 124) is the factory race version of the Lotus Evora. Lotus Motorsport built it from 2010 with a Toyota-based V6 and a sequential gearbox. It won GT4 races across Europe. SRO homologation ended in 2018, so today it is a club, Lotus Cup and historic-GT4 car.
History
Lotus announced an endurance racing Evora, called Type 124, in September 2009, aimed at FIA GT racing 4. The production race car was revealed as the Evora Cup at Autosport International on 14 January 2010 1. Lotus Motorsport quoted a 4.0-litre V6 race engine with dry sump, over 400 PS, under 1,200 kg and a Cima six-speed sequential gearbox. The price was about £120,000 before taxes, and a one-make series was planned 1. At Pebble Beach in August 2010, Lotus USA quoted $160,000 and said six cars had been sold 3.
The car gained SRO GT4 homologation on 28 August 2010 8. That month two Lotus Sport Italy Evoras ran the Vallelunga 6 Hours with the new 2011 production Xtrac gearbox installation 5. Car 21 won the GT4 class 5. Ollie Hancock won the Nürburgring round of the 2010 GT4 European Cup 7. From the same base Lotus built the Evora GTE, which ran twice at Le Mans in 2011 for Jetalliance with a tuned V6 7.
By 2013 Lotus offered the Evora GT4 at £124,800 plus VAT. That version used a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 rated 360 bhp, Cosworth electronics and a 1,200 kg unladen weight 6. Lotus Racing also sold GTN packages that put GT4 bodywork, dampers and wheels on road Evoras for club racing 10. The GT4 homologation expired on 31 December 2018 8.
In April 2019 Lotus showed an Evora GT4 Concept in Shanghai. It used a Harrop-supercharged 3.5-litre V6 with 456 PS and 510 Nm, a Torsen limited-slip differential and 1,200 kg before ballast 9. Lotus said it aimed to race it in 2020 9. The GT4 role later passed to the Emira GT4, homologated in May 2022 8. Surviving Evora GT4s now race in Lotus Cup events, club GT series and American historic GT groups 111213.
Palmarès
The Evora Cup GT4 won the GT4 class at the Vallelunga 6 Hours in August 2010 with Gianni Giudici and Johnny Mowlem 5. Ollie Hancock won the Nürburgring round of the 2010 GT4 European Cup 7. In 2011 Mowlem, D'Aste and Giudici took a Dubai 24 Hours podium 7. Stefano D'Aste then won at Zandvoort, before an engine failure cost him the GT4 European lead 7. Richard Adams, David Green and Martin Byford won the 2012 Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship 7. A seller states that one works car won British GT rounds at Silverstone, Donington Park, Spa and the Nürburgring 15. Another seller says a factory-supported car finished runner-up in British GT4 in 2015 with three wins 14. More recently a German car won the Lotus Cup Europe GT class in 2023 13.
What to check before you buy
Confirm a T124 chassis number on the car and in the paperwork: Factory GT4s carry a T124 chassis number, for example T124-011 13. A road Evora with a GTN kit is a different car 10. Ask whether the engine is the 3.5-litre or the 4.0-litre unit, who built it, and for invoices showing hours since rebuild: Both capacities appear in factory and seller material, and a 2026 advert quotes 6 hours since rebuild on a 4.0-litre Cosworth engine 1613. Identify the gearbox (Cima or Xtrac) and get its serial number and hours since the last check: The gearbox changed from Cima to Xtrac with 2011 production, and sellers quote gearbox hours separately 1513. Read the dates on the fuel cell, seat and harness labels: A May 2026 advert shows a fuel cell certified only to 2025 and safety gear from 2021 13. Find out which ABS and traction control system is fitted and who services it: Cars on sale in 2026 list Bosch MS5 race ABS, or ABS with traction control 1314. Know who can service the system before you buy. Read the rules of your target series before buying: Lotus Cup rules cap factory Evora GT4s at 360 bhp at the hubs, ban charge cooling and add 30 kg for a sequential box. HSR puts the Evora GT4 in its pre-2019 GT4 class 1112. List the spares package item by item, especially any spare engine or gearbox: Some cars come with large spares packages, including a complete engine assembly, which changes the real price 15.
Versions and evolutions
| Version | Years | What changed | How to identify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar (announcement) | 2009 | First announcement of a racing Evora with a tuned mid-mounted Toyota V6 and six-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox, aimed at FIA GT racing. 4 | Announcement only; no specification sheet published at the time. |
| Evora Cup / Evora Cup GT4 (launch spec) | 2010 | Production race car with a 4.0-litre dry-sump V6 race engine (Lotus claim) and a Cima six-speed sequential dog gearbox. Dallara-developed aero, six-piston front brakes, under 1,200 kg claimed. 1 | Type 124 car with Cima gearbox; chassis numbers carry a T124 prefix (an example offered in 2026 is T124-011). |
| Evora Cup GT4 with Xtrac gearbox | 2011 production onward | Xtrac sequential gearbox installation replaced the original box; first raced at Vallelunga in August 2010. 5 | Xtrac casing and part numbers on the gearbox; ask for the gearbox serial number. |
| Evora GT4 (2013 Lotus Racing offer) | 2013 | Listed with a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6: 360 bhp at 6,500 rpm, 445 Nm and a 7,200 rpm limit. Cosworth electronics, optional paddle shift, 1,200 kg unladen, £124,800 plus VAT. 6 | Engine capacity on paperwork and ECU; European GT4 power figure of 360 bhp. |
| Evora GTE / GT2 (context) | 2011-2012 | Le Mans GTE car from the same base; two Jetalliance cars ran Le Mans 2011 with a tuned V6. A 25-unit Evora GTE road car also exists and is a different vehicle. 7 | GTE race cars are very few; a 2026 advert describes one as one of only two built. |
| Converted cars: GTN, GTC and GT4-to-GTE | 2012 onward | Lotus Racing GTN packages fitted GT4 bodywork, Öhlins dampers and Rimstock wheels to road Evoras. At least one works GT4 was later converted to GTE spec with a supercharger and wider track. 10 | Road-car identity in the paperwork rather than a T124 chassis number; supercharger fitted. |
| Evora GT4 Concept (430-GT4) | 2019 | Harrop-supercharged 3.5-litre V6 with dry sump, 456 PS, 510 Nm, sequential six-speed with paddles, Torsen LSD, 1,200 kg before ballast. Shown in Shanghai with a 2020 racing target. 9 | Supercharged engine and 2019 build; not on the SRO homologation list. |
Known issues
- SRO GT4 homologation has expired — The car's homologation RACB GT4-019 ran out on 31 December 2018, so it cannot enter current SRO GT4 championships as a GT4. Its use is now club racing, Lotus Cup and historic GT4 groups. 8
- Two engine specifications in circulation — Launch material quotes a 4.0-litre race V6 above 400 PS, while 2013 cars were listed as 3.5-litre with 360 bhp. A 2026 advert lists a 4.0-litre Cosworth engine at 435 hp. Parts, rebuild shops and class power caps differ between them. 13
- Different gearboxes across the run — Launch cars used a Cima sequential gearbox and 2011 production moved to an Xtrac installation. Spares and service routes depend on which one is fitted. 5
- Heat management on track — Both Le Mans GTE Evoras overheated in practice and qualifying in 2011 7. For track Evoras Lotus sold a recommended oil cooling kit and a high-ambient radiator 10. Lotus Cup rules allow a cut-away rear bumper for engine bay cooling 11. £1,295 ex VAT each for the Lotus oil cooling kit and high-ambient radiator (2013 prices) 10
- Out-of-date fuel cell and safety equipment — A car advertised in May 2026 lists an ATL fuel cell new in 2020 and valid to 2025, and a seat and harness from 2021. Older cars may need these replaced before scrutineering 13. £6,750 ex VAT for Lotus's 96-litre ATL cell in 2013; current price unknown 10
- Engine failures have decided races — Stefano D'Aste lost the 2011 GT4 European lead to an engine failure. Sellers now quote engine and gearbox hours since rebuild, so missing records are a red flag 71314. 7
- Converted road cars and upgraded cars sold under the GT4 name — Lotus GTN packages gave road Evoras GT4 bodywork and parts, and at least one works GT4 became a supercharged GTE-spec car. Such cars may not fit GT4-based classes or Lotus Cup engine rules 101114. 10
Checklist before you buy
- Confirm a T124 chassis number on the car and in the paperwork. — Factory GT4s carry a T124 chassis number, for example T124-011 13. A road Evora with a GTN kit is a different car 10. 13
- Ask whether the engine is the 3.5-litre or the 4.0-litre unit, who built it, and for invoices showing hours since rebuild. — Both capacities appear in factory and seller material, and a 2026 advert quotes 6 hours since rebuild on a 4.0-litre Cosworth engine 1613. 13
- Identify the gearbox (Cima or Xtrac) and get its serial number and hours since the last check. — The gearbox changed from Cima to Xtrac with 2011 production, and sellers quote gearbox hours separately 1513. 5
- Read the dates on the fuel cell, seat and harness labels. — A May 2026 advert shows a fuel cell certified only to 2025 and safety gear from 2021 13. 13
- Find out which ABS and traction control system is fitted and who services it. — Cars on sale in 2026 list Bosch MS5 race ABS, or ABS with traction control 1314. Know who can service the system before you buy. 13
- Read the rules of your target series before buying. — Lotus Cup rules cap factory Evora GT4s at 360 bhp at the hubs, ban charge cooling and add 30 kg for a sequential box. HSR puts the Evora GT4 in its pre-2019 GT4 class 1112. 11
- List the spares package item by item, especially any spare engine or gearbox. — Some cars come with large spares packages, including a complete engine assembly, which changes the real price 15. 15
Running costs 10
| Rebuild interval | No factory interval found. Sellers quote engine and gearbox hours since rebuild, for example 6 engine hours and 2 gearbox hours on a 2026 car 13. |
|---|---|
| Typical rebuild cost | unknown |
| Consumables | Launch spec ran 235/625-18 front and 285/645-18 rear slicks on 18 x 8.5 in and 18 x 10 in wheels 2. |
| Spares availability | Lotus Racing once sold track parts under ALS part numbers through its Hethel parts department (2013 list) 10. Today support comes from Lotus specialists such as 24/7 Motorsport in the UK and Komo-tec in Germany, named in 2026 adverts 1314. |
Where it races today
- SRO GT4 (GT4 European Series, British GT GT4 and similar) · GT4 — Homologated as RACB GT4-019 from 28 August 2010 to 31 December 2018. Expired; not eligible as a current GT4. 8
- Lotus Cup (Lotus Cup Eastern Europe 2021 technical regulations) · V6 Cup group — Open to factory-spec Evora GT4 race cars with a 360 bhp cap at the hubs and a 285.7 bhp/tonne limit including driver. Xtrac sequential gearbox allowed with +30 kg minimum weight. Check the current year's rules. 11
- Lotus Cup Europe · GT class — An Evora GT4 won the GT class in 2023 according to its seller; current regulations not checked. 13
- HSR Mission GT Challenge / Group 10 (USA), 2026 · GT4B, pre-2019 homologation (enduro GT4) — Evora GT4 is listed by name. The Evora GTE is listed in GT3D by assignment. 12
- GT Cup (UK) · by class assignment — A GTE-converted ex-works Evora GT4 raced in GT Cup at Snetterton, per its 2026 advert. Class depends on the car's spec. 14
Market prices
- New Evora Cup GT4, UK list price before taxes: £120,000 GBP (2010-01) 1
- New Evora Cup GT4, US price quoted at Pebble Beach: $160,000 USD (2010-08) 3
- New Evora GT4, Lotus price plus VAT (PistonHeads listing, listing month not shown): £124,800 GBP (2013) 6
- 2011 ex-works British GT Evora GT4 with spare engine, dealer asking price (Wirewheel): $119,900 USD (2025-04) 15
- 2011 Evora GT4 T124-011, 4.0 Cosworth engine, Lotus Cup Europe GT winner 2023, trade asking price plus VAT (racecarsdirect): €64,900 EUR (2026-05) 13
- Ex-works Evora GT4 converted to supercharged GTE spec, private asking price, advert marked sold (racecarsdirect): £80,000 GBP (2026-06) 14
- Context: 2024 Lotus Emira GT4, Lotus Cup Europe GT champion, asking price (racecarsdirect): €195,000 EUR (2026-09) 16
In 2026 asking prices for real Evora GT4s sat between about €65,000 and £80,000, roughly half the 2010 new price 11314. A search of racingcarnetwork.com on 6 November 2026 found no Evora listings 17.
Reference prices are dated and sourced; live asking prices are in the listings above.
Frequently asked questions
Can I race a Lotus Evora GT4 in today's GT4 European Series or British GT?
Not as a current GT4. Its SRO homologation, RACB GT4-019, ran from August 2010 to the end of 2018 and has expired. Owners now use it in Lotus Cup events and club GT series such as GT Cup. In the USA, HSR runs it in a pre-2019 GT4 class.
Is the engine a Toyota or a Cosworth?
The base is the Toyota 2GR V6 used in the road Evora. Launch material described a 4.0-litre race engine, and 2013 cars were listed as 3.5-litre with Cosworth electronics. Some cars on sale in 2026 are described as 4.0-litre Cosworth engines. Ask who built the engine and for the rebuild invoices.
Which gearbox does it have?
Launch cars in 2010 used a Cima six-speed sequential dog gearbox. Lotus introduced an Xtrac installation for 2011 production, first raced in August 2010. Most cars on sale today are described with Xtrac boxes, but check the casing and serial number rather than the advert.
How do I tell a real Evora GT4 from a road Evora with a race kit?
Look for a T124 chassis number on the car and in the paperwork. Lotus also sold GTN packages that gave road Evoras GT4 bodywork, dampers and wheels. Those cars look similar but are road-car based, and they are usually cheaper. The paperwork should also say who built the car.
What does an Evora GT4 cost now?
In 2026 a German trade seller asked €64,900 plus VAT for a 2011 car, and a GTE-converted ex-works car was offered at £80,000. A US dealer asked $119,900 in 2025 for an ex-works British GT car with a spare engine. New cars cost about £120,000 to £124,800 before taxes.
Sources
- Lotus reveals the Evora Cup, Transmission One (2010-01) — Launch date, engine claim, Cima gearbox, weight, Dallara aero, brakes, price
- 2010 Lotus Evora Cup/GT4, Supercars.net (2010) — Launch spec table: suspension, brakes, tyres, wheels, fuel tank
- Lotus Evora Cup GT4 Debuts at Pebble Beach in Stunning Green and Yellow Livery, AutoGuide (2010-08) — US price, six cars sold, 360 hp display car
- Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar, TX Garage (2009-09) — 2009 announcement of the Type 124
- Victory for Evora GT4 in Vallelunga endurance race, The Lotus Forums (2010-08) — Vallelunga 6 Hours class win, 2011 production Xtrac gearbox installation
- 2013 Lotus Evora GT4 Race Car (listing 1462097), PistonHeads (2013) — 2013 spec: 3.5 NA V6, 360 bhp, 445 Nm, 1,200 kg, Cosworth electronics, £124,800 plus VAT
- Lotus Evora, Wikipedia (2026) — Race results 2010-2012, Le Mans GTE 2011, Evora GTE road car
- SRO GT4, Wikipedia (2026) — Homologation RACB GT4-019 dates; Emira GT4 homologation
- British built Evora GT4 Concept race car unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show, Racecar.com (2019-04) — 2019 concept spec, 2020 racing target, factory drivers
- Evora GTN Packages, SELOC wiki (2013-01) — Lotus Racing track parts, part numbers and 2013 prices; oil cooling kit, radiator, fuel cell
- Technical Regulation of Lotus Cup Eastern Europe 2021, Lotus Cup Eastern Europe / MNASZ (2021) — V6 Cup group rules for factory Evora GT4: power cap, weight, gearbox, cooling
- 2026 HSR Group 10 classes (revised 2/23/26), HSR (2026-02) — Current US historic GT4 class for Evora GT4 and Evora GTE
- Lotus Evora GT4 (advert 140920, Komo-tec), Racecarsdirect (2026-05) — Chassis T124-011, 4.0 Cosworth 435 hp, Xtrac, Bosch MS5 ABS, fuel cell dates, price, Lotus Cup Europe 2023
- Lotus Evora GT4/GTE (advert 164707), Racecarsdirect (2026-06) — GT4-to-GTE conversion, 2015 British GT claim, GT Cup, 24/7 Motorsport, price
- Lotus Evora GT4 driven and signed by Nigel Mansell, Classic Motorsports (2025-04) — Ex-works British GT car, Mansell, spare engine, $119,900
- Lotus Emira GT4 (advert 166151), Racecarsdirect (2026-09) — Emira GT4 price for context
- Search results for 'lotus evora', Racing Car Network (2026-11) — No Evora listings on 6 November 2026
Did you know
- At its Pebble Beach debut in August 2010, Lotus USA said six Evora Cup GT4s had already been sold at $160,000 each 3.
- One ex-works British GT car was driven at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by Nigel Mansell, who also signed it 15.
- Lotus named two Chinese factory drivers, Cui Yue and Gaoxiang Fan, for the 2019 Evora GT4 Concept 9.
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