The goal was to send the evora out with a bang, and lotus certainly achieved that with this automobile. Lotus has become synonymous with lightweight, nofrills sports cars thanks to its asskicking elise roadster and exige coupe arguably two of the worlds best driver s cars. But this lightweight sports car has exotic engineering elements and delivers. I currently drive a small city car but as im young 22 i really want a low to the ground, 2 seater.
The lotus evora has sports car agility, precision and response with gt comfort, practicality and refinement. The car, which was developed under the project name project eagle, was launched as the evora on 22 july 2008 at the british international motor show. Aug 06, 2019 before considering the 2020 lotus evora gt, take a moment to appreciate the company that makes it. Watch the topdog evora hot lap mazda raceway laguna seca. First and foremost a pure driver s car for the road, the evora gt proves that the value of motorsport engineering extends far beyond the race track. Its as balanced as a tightrope walker and has laserprecise steering, limpet grip, and strong braking. I previously owned an s1 evora na as a daily driver so i know the 400 will cope perfectly from a practicality and reliability point of view, but my s1. Search preowned lotus evora listings to find the best local deals. A facelifted and more powerful evora 400 model was. Its matured over the years, losing weight and gaining. Lotus building a cheap car for daily use new affordable lotus. Dec 08, 2017 lotus likes to say that the evora flatters an average driver and challenges an experienced one. With a sixfigure price tag and a top speed nudging 200mph, the lotus evora gt430 is a superb track car and a formidable roadgoing machine, too.
The 2020 evora gt actually replaces the previous 400 moniker, but the latest midengined lotus has mainly mild updates. The new lotus evora gt for 2020 model year north america. Thinking of purchasing an elise as my next car or possible an evora if i can afford it. Lotus likes to say that the evora flatters an average driver and challenges an experienced one. Whether it is on your daily commute to work or a weekend on the track, this british sports car delivers a truly unique feeling every time you take it for a drive. Its a car for serious drivers who enjoy the combination of performance and the open road. Lighter and more powerful than ever, the gt is the final iteration of the evora. Helping the cause are a new front splitter and a threeelement rear wing that together yield 71 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.
Its a true daily driving, streetloving sports car i wont soon forget. The last streetlegal lotus vehicles sold on our shores were 2014 evoras. First and foremost a pure drivers car for the road, the evora gt proves that the value of motorsport engineering extends far beyond the race track. Realistically, the rear seats are too small for even children, so its best to think of it as a twoseater. Lotus has lifted the lid on its new evora gt4 concept racing car at this years shanghai motor show.
Lotus building a cheap car for daily use new affordable. The design and engineering technology ensure that the driver is fully immersed in a sensory experience, where exactly the right feedback is transmitted from the road to make even the most. Like all lotus before it, the evora is a sports car that benefits from a unique approach to driving dynamics. Standard equipment includes castaluminum wheels, bixenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, air. Just 60 editions of this supreme evora will be hand built in norfolk, england, for sale in select markets around the world and, following the popularity of lotus recent limited run editions, its already in line to be a true collector. Aside from the expected practicality limitations of a purists sports car, weve found the regular lotus evora to be a pretty satisfying machine. The 2020 lotus evora gt provides plenty of dash without. The lotus evora 400 is the best track car i have ever driven.
The evora is a car for serious drivers who enjoy the combination of performance and the open road. Apr 27, 2010 2010 chevrolet corvette grand sport vs. The 2020 lotus evora gt provides plenty of dash without too. The 2017 lotus evora 400 looks like a refresh of that car, but in fact twothirds of its parts are brand new, and they.
The stunning new evora gt takes the evoras unique attributes to spectacular new heights. Its the rare car thats fun and feels special on the road or the. Read on to learn more on our 2011 lotus evora s contender for the 2011 motor trend best driver s car brought to you by the automotive. Lotus working on entrylevel daily driver, its last gas. Details about car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs corvette gs. Sports car agility, precision and response meets gt car refinement and comfort like never before. Given the car s breathtaking design and phenomenal performance, the lotus evora gt430 is an instant classic.
Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs. Search preowned 2020 lotus evora listings to find the best local deals. Proving that the evora road car was built according to motorsporttested principles, the evora gt4 concept will take the inherent advantages of the evora platform into battle against the worlds fastest gt race cars. Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily. Responsible for all lotus competition car development, renowned lotus test driver and the companys director of attributes, gavan kershaw, will spend countless hours on the famous hethel test track a purposebuilt facility which has shaped iconic racers over. Its design and engineering technology ensure that the driver is fully immersed in a sensory experience, where exactly the right feedback is transmitted from the road to make even the most ordinary drive feel special. Lotus evora, porsche cayman s comparison car and driver duration. Thats out of reach for most people, which is why the company is planning a new entrylevel car to slot below it in the. Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver. I currently drive a small city car but as im young 22 i really want a. Lotus evora gt4 concept race car revealed in shanghai.
Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver, says ceo. Aug 30, 2011 every car in the 2011 motor trend best drivers car competition was lapped around mazda raceway laguna seca by hot shoe randy pobst. On the racetrack or the open road, make sure your lotus is equipped with genuine lotus evora parts, which meet stringent lotus standards. Manhattan lotus evora new york luxury cars near long. Fastest and most powerful roadgoing lotus for usa and canada top speed 188 mph 303 kmh060 mph in 3. Weight only 3,104 lbs 1,408 kg, 71 lbs 32 kg lighter than the evora 400 available to order now. The lotus evora is a sports car produced by british car manufacturer lotus. The evora has been around since 2009, but the car that lotus is making today is about as different as the carpenters and carpenter brut.
Relentless in its development of worldclass sports cars, lotus has unveiled the new 2020 evora gt for north america, replacing the evora sport 410 and evora 400. The lotus evora has won autocars annual britains best drivers car comparison for 2009. Undeniably still an evora, the racer will be developed by lotus cars in the uk. Aug 05, 2019 a drivers car through and through, the new lotus evora gt is a nofrills sports car thats easy to love. The evora s was launched in 2010 with a supercharged 3. Used 2020 lotus evora for sale with photos cargurus. Apr 23, 2020 lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver, says ceo. A drivers car through and through, the new lotus evora gt is a nofrills sports car thats easy to love. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 22 evora 400 models nationwide.
The lotus evora gt is the british automakers lone american model, but this lightweight sports car has exotic elements and fantastic handling. Sports cars by steven ewing aug 5, 2019 lotus evija will make its public debut during. Manhattan lotus evora near long island manhattan luxury car. The 2020 lotus evora gt feels like the most technologically primitive yet physiologically evolved streetlegal performance car you can buy new right now. Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs corvette gs. With power upped to 416bhp in 2020, the evora gts 3. The 2011 lotus evora is a fourseat sports car that is offered in base and evora s trim levels. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. This is probably the quickest evora lotus has ever built and, indeed, its seven seconds thats a lifetime, folks quicker than was the evora s around the companys 2. Before considering the 2020 lotus evora gt, take a moment to appreciate the company that makes it.
Oct 09, 2017 with a sixfigure price tag and a top speed nudging 200mph, the lotus evora gt430 is a superb track car and a formidable roadgoing machine, too. And in the heat of this summer day in southwestern michigan, the simplistic perfection of colin chapmans mantra. The 2020 lotus evora gt is currently the british automakers lone americanmarket model, and it sells in tiny numbers. Sep 06, 2019 interchangeable appliances, the evora gt stoked my innate drivers spirit more than anything has in a long time. Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans. Lesser automakers choose these as marketing buzzwords, but to lotus, they are ideals upon which each handbuilt sportscar is conceived. Yet, despite their impressiveness on the track, the elise and exige are about as practical as a gutted spec miata when it comes to daily drivers.
The stunning new evora gt takes the evora s unique attributes to spectacular new heights. Read our firstdrive impressions and see photos at car and driver. Every car in the 2011 motor trend best drivers car competition was lapped around mazda raceway laguna seca by hot shoe randy pobst. Hes now an audi sport driver in the new world touring car cup. The antimodern sports car lotus maps a neural connection between you, the car, and the open road. Raw, although more accurate, sells the 2020 lotus evora gt short. Intense is a fair descriptor for this midengine sports car but doesnt tell the whole story. The lotus evora gt is a lightweight fourseat sports car 3,175 pounds with a full tank. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Read on to learn more on our 2011 lotus evora s contender for the 2011 motor trend best drivers car brought to you by the automotive. The man is lotus ceo jeanmarc gales, and the car is the 2017 lotus evora 400.
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