LOTUS Motorsport/Cosworth Evora '09 GT4 Replica
Tuned to replicate Lotus Evora GT4
Sports Soft
CAR : LOTUS Evora '09
Tire : Sports Soft
Specs
Horsepower: 355 HP / 360 PS at 6800 RPM -max engine rev 7200rpm as in real life.
Torque : 309.1 ft-lb at 4800 RPM
Power Limiter at : 100%
Weight: 1200 kg
Ballast : 53 kg
Ballast Position : 47
Weight Distribution : 39 / 61 as in real life
Performance Points:
505
GT AUTO
OIL change
Improve Body Rigidity (
INSTALLED IN THIS BUILD ) -
MANDATORY - as GT4 cars are seam welded and has weld in cage.
Aero Kits Type A
Custom Rear Wing :
Wing Mount Standard Type A
Wing Large Type A
Winglets Large Type C
Height +7 and Width +2
Wheels : Standard Size - GT Ab12 in Black or Bronze
Car Paint : New Sherwood Toning / Dark Green / White Factory Delivered Color
Tuning Parts Installed :
Racing Exhaust
Isometric Exhaust Manifold
Intake Tuning
Twin Plate Clutch
Fully Customizable Dog Clutch Transmission
Adjustable LSD
Fully Customizable Suspension
Racing Brakes Kit
Weight Reduction Stage 2
Window Weight Reduction
Suspension - EIBACH ERS Springs (650/900) and OHLINS TTX 4 Way Damper Kit
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 75 100 ( similar rake to real life Evora GT4 )
Spring Rate: 11.60 16.07
Dampers (Compression): 6 7
Dampers (Extension): 8 8
Anti-Roll Bars: 3 4
Camber Angle: 1.2 2.5
Toe Angle: -0.08 0.16
Suspension - EIBACH ERS Springs (650/850) and OHLINS TTX 4 Way Damper Kit - Stability Enhanced Update
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 75 100 ( similar rake to real life Evora GT4 )
Spring Rate: 11.60 15.18
Dampers (Compression): 6 7
Dampers (Extension): 8 6
Anti-Roll Bars: 6 5
Camber Angle: 1.2 2.5
Toe Angle: -0.08 0.16
Suspension - EIBACH ERS Springs (650/850) and OHLINS TTX 4 Way Damper Kit - Stability Enhanced Update + No Rake / Equal Ride Height
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 75 75
Spring Rate: 11.60 15.18
Dampers (Compression): 6 7
Dampers (Extension): 7 5
Anti-Roll Bars: 5 4
Camber Angle: 1.2 2.5
Toe Angle: -0.08 0.16
Suspension - EIBACH ERS Springs (500/650) and OHLINS TTX 4 Way Damper Kit - Stability Enhanced Update + No Rake / Equal Ride Height - Specialized for Bumpy Tracks
Front, Rear
Ride Height: 85 85
Spring Rate: 8.93 11.60
Dampers (Compression): 6 7
Dampers (Extension): 7 5
Anti-Roll Bars: 6 4
Camber Angle: 1.2 2.5
Toe Angle: -0.08 0.16
LSD - 2 Way High Preload and Lock LSD
Initial Torque : 27
Acceleration Sensitivity: 48
Braking Sensitivity: 48
LSD - 2 Way High Preload and Medium Lock LSD - Alternate Setup
Initial Torque : 27
Acceleration Sensitivity: 27
Braking Sensitivity: 48
DOG CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - Xtrac 6 Speed Sequential 426 Gearbox
Install all power parts
Set Default
Set Final to 5.100
Set Auto Max Speed at 180kmh / 112mph
Adjust each gear :
1st 3.000
2nd 2.067
3rd 1.625
4th 1.316
5th 1.111
6th 0.960
Set Final : 3.286 or shorter : 3.769 for better acceleration/less top speed.
AERO:
REAR : 20
Brake Balance:
4/4 ( personal BB) or for ABS 0 wheel : 4/4, for ABS 1 - feel free to use your preferred brake balance. I recommend to run 5/5 for ABS 1 or 1 click higher at the rear.
Recommended setting for DS3 user :
Steering sensitivity at +1 or +2, all aids off, except ABS 1 ( if not comfortable with ABS 0 ) with 4/4 brake balance as starting point.
Notes :
Lotus Evora has great track record in the GT4 class, the car was built in collaboration with Cosworth, who provide the powerplant, tuned to output 360PS. The car weighs 1200kg with 39/61 weight distribution. The MR layout provides excellent traction and good handling balance.
Suspension uses Eibach race springs and Ohlins TTX 4 way damper kit ( optional ), the base model comes with 2 way damper instead. I tuned the springs based on the real car motion ratio/whee rate, settled for 650 lb/in / 900 lb/in spring rate. I also made the damper stiffer as the car has considerable rake to mimic real life ride height setup. ARB, camber and toe are set to balance the springs and the stiff damper.
Gearing uses Xtrac 426 6 speed sequential with sintered dual plate clutch, so I fitted twin plate clutch and set the gearing using ratios from Xtrac 426 catalogue. The gearing provides good acceleration and top speed on the 3.286 final ( there are 2 final ratio option from Xtrac 426 that can be used ). A higher final 3.769 is used when the car is driven on the track with lower top speed required.
LSD in this replica is quite unique, I used 2 way setup with high initial + high locking rate, and it works well for the Evora GT4. This still allows for freedom when trail braking with the rear rotates nicely.
I tuned and tested the car mainly at Silverstone GP, aiming to replicate real life lap time. Target was 2:14-2:15s. During testing, the Evora managed 2:13s on 1.08 ( camber still broken ).
Please leave feedback as I haven't tested the car on 1.09
UPDATE 1.09 : Credits to @cbarbosa, added another LSD setup with lower accel value at 27 for more manageable corner exit.
UPDATE 1.11 : Added additional suspension setup built for enhanced stability, credits to @danbojte for the rear spring rate test ( 15.18 ) and @ColinH96 for feedback on my tweak suggestions. This updated suspension offers easier handling and more refined on the edge behavior.
Tested at Silverstone GP, managed to beat the old time at 2:11.4xxx Crazy fast for 355HP/1200kg car. The Evora also tested at Nordschleife, handles okay there, should be great for 500PP racing.
UPDATE 1.11 V2 : Added additional suspension setup using no rake / equal ride height. This will add eagerness to rotate due to the reversed ride height effect bug.
I have tweaked the damper extension front and rear to accommodate the changes, as well as readjusted the ARB to control the body roll and the added rotation.
I also have added softer spring rate setup with higher ride height ( by 10mm ) for bumpy tracks like Bathurst and Nordschleife. The car will still need smooth steering, but the added freedom to rotate mid corner will help the car easier to negotiate tight corners. The added body roll will be helpful as cushion / early warning before traction is lost, it is also highly recommended to use the original LSD setup ( 20/48/48 ) to maintain optimum traction. Avoid curbs and grass is paramount
ENJOY