IRL: Jimmy Vasser and Takuma Sato test run the Lotus Evora GT-4

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KV Racing Technology’s co-owner Jimmy Vasser and driver Takuma Sato tested the new Lotus Evora Cup GT4 prototype at Laguna Seca Raceway in California.

Sato and Vasser, along with long time Lotus’ official factory test driver Johnny Mowlem, were able to test the car and get some insight into the performance capabilities of the car prior to them taking to the track. .

Developed from the highly acclaimed Lotus Evora sports car, the Lotus Evora Cup GT4 race car has been engineered to give drivers a competitive racing package straight out of the box.

Cosworth, which is co-owned by Kevin Kalkhoven partner with Vasser in the IndyCar’s KV Racing team, are supplying a naturally aspirated V6 race engine and full electronics systems powering the rear wheels through a six-speed sequential gearbox.

The Evora Cup GT4 is accepted in over 12 of the world’s leading GT series and can be easily modified for the demand of endurance events.