Tamer Hassan Takes The Keys Of His Lotus Evora

Gumball 3000

Leaving from Covent Garden on Thursday in a performance enhanced Evora S, Tamar has just eight days to complete the trip across eight countries covering a 3000 mile stretch across Europe to Istanbul. But, thanks to Group Lotus, he has the perfect car to take on the action-packed endurance challenge.

Tamer struggled to hide his enthusiasm as he collected the car from Lotus at a private party with Group Lotus partner Hawker Beechcraft, at Claridge's last night: "The Evora is amazing! I am driving a dream car in the greatest rally in the world. It's been painted in the iconic 'Black and Gold' colours and it's a real head-turner! The crowds in London have gone mad trying to get photos of the car. I'm looking forward to hitting the road and seeing this happen all across Europe!"

Tamer star of 'The Football Factory', 'The Business', 'The Calcium Kid' and 'Layer Cake' to name but a few will share the driving with actor pal Costa Mandylor as they take the road first to Paris and then on to Barcelona, there is a two day stop in Monaco for the Grand Prix before heading off to Venice and Belgrade before reaching Istanbul.

The Evora S has been enhanced with GT4 Exhaust system and GT4 body including rear wing, front diffuser, rear splitter, air intake, front and rear bumpers, barge boards and grills. To complete the GT4 package chassis upgrades have also been made including GT4 18" wheels, performance road tyres, Ohlins 4 way adjustable dampers, Eibach Race springs (40% stiffer than road car) and a lowered ride height (30mm lower than standard on the road car).

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