Prancing horses and raging bulls on the Autostrade now have to be concerned about Lotus Evora S 'pocket rockets' with flashing lights.
As Italy celebrates 150 years of unification, Group Lotus celebrates an exciting cooperation with the country: Two Evora S models have been selected for a very special military duty. The headquarters of the Carabinieri in Rome played host to the event where two bespoke Lotus Evora S cars were handed over by Group Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar, below.
The Arma dei Carabinieri, a division of the Italian army, play a similar role in Italy, as does Scotland Yard in the UK and work with the civilian police to provide crucial public services. Evora S Rapid Response vehicles, below, will be made available to units in Rome and Milan.
In preparation for the two-year duty-cycle with the Carabinieri, both Evoras have been equipped with some of the very latest voice recognition technology, including EVA (Enhanced Vehicle Automation). A special portable refrigeration compartment has been fitted behind the front seats that will allow for the rapid transport of vital organs and blood that may be required during medical emergencies.
Commenting at the handover event Group Lotus CEO, Dany Bahar said: “We are extremely proud to be working with such an iconic and professional organization as the Carabinieri, who play an integral role in Italian society.”
“Everyone knows that Italy has more than it’s fair share of high profile sports car manufacturers so it is a real honor for a relatively small British brand to be in this position. The feedback from Evora S driver training at our test track was very positive. It’s such a responsive car to drive and I think the teams are really going to feel the benefits of working with our product.”
“Our special Lotus Evoras combine the very best of our technology with excellent British engineering from Lotus. Not just anyone can drive these cars, we carefully selected some of our team to attend a driver training session at the new test track, below, at Lotus’ headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk where they learned all about the very special characteristics and incredible potential of the cars,” said Carabinieri spokesperson, Colonel Marco Minicucci.
For more information about the Lotus Evora S and other production models, please visit, http://www.lotuscars.com/en/lotus-range