Lotus Evora Sports Car (2009-2018)
Keywords: compactcoupedohcdouble-wishbonehigh-performancelotusmanual-transmissionmulti-linkrwdsports-carsupercharged
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Lotus Evora is a compact crossover in production from 2009 to 2021. It was available with a range of Toyota-sourced V6 engines that displaced 3.5 liters.
Compared to the Lotus Elise, the Evora is more focused for handling.
Utility-minded owners will likely need to keep an alternative for hauling things around, as the tiny cargo space is almost surely insufficient.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lotus Evora comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear. Combined with RWD, this setup provides one of the best handling characteristics and tuning capabilities.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great performance
- Superb handling characteristics
Cons
- Very little cargo space
What external reviewers found***
External score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb ride quality
- Superb handling
- Superb power
Cons
- Lack of adaptive damping
- Lacklustre infotainment
- Lacklustre manual gearbox
- Lack of luxuries
- Not as fast as the Evora S
- Somewhat expensive
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Specifications
| Evora | Evora S | Evora S AT | Evora 400 | Evora 400 AT | Evora Sport 410 | Evora Sport 410 AT | Evora GT | Evora GT AT | Evora GT430 Sport | Evora GT430 Sport AT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 160 L / 5.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 17.0 L / 18.0 qt | 17.0 L / 18.0 qt | 17.0 L / 18.0 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | 5.5 L / 5.8 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.1 L / 7.5 qt | 7.1 L / 7.5 qt | 7.1 L / 7.5 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | 5.8 L / 6.1 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | 55.0 L / 14.5 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 400 kg / 882 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 370 mm | Ventilated discs, 370 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 350 mm | Ventilated discs, 350 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Approach Angle | 11.5 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offroad | Departure Angle | 22.0 deg | 18.5 deg | 18.5 deg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Multi-link | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/40 R18, 255/35 R19 | 225/40 ZR18, 255/35 ZR19 | 225/40 ZR18, 255/35 ZR19 | 235/35 R19, 285/30 R20 | 235/35 R19, 285/30 R20 | 235/35 R19, 285/30 R20 | 235/35 R19, 285/30 R20 | Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 R20 | Front wheel tires: 245/35 R19 Rear wheel tires: 295/30 R20 | 235/35 R19, 295/30 R20 | 235/35 R19, 285/30 R20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.7 m / 35.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Coupe | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1229 mm / 48.4 in | 1229 mm / 48.4 in | 1229 mm / 48.4 in | 1229 mm / 48.4 in | 1229 mm / 48.4 in | 1223 mm / 48.1 in | 1223 mm / 48.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4350 mm / 171.3 in | 4361 mm / 171.7 in | 4361 mm / 171.7 in | 4394 mm / 173.0 in | 4394 mm / 173.0 in | 4394 mm / 173.0 in | 4394 mm / 173.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1848 mm / 72.8 in | 1972 mm / 77.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 2047 mm / 80.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 2047 mm / 80.6 in (mirror unfolded) | 1845 mm / 72.6 in | 1845 mm / 72.6 in | 1972 mm / 77.6 in | 1972 mm / 77.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1564.0 mm / 61.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1557.0 mm / 61.3 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | 1575.0 mm / 62.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1382.0 kg / 3046.8 lbs | 1436.0 kg / 3165.8 lbs | 1442.0 kg / 3179.1 lbs | 1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs | 1422.0 kg / 3135.0 lbs | 1325.0 kg / 2921.1 lbs | 1337.0 kg / 2947.6 lbs | 1408.0 kg / 3104.1 lbs | 1408.0 kg / 3104.1 lbs | 1289.0 kg / 2841.8 lbs | 1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8.0J x 18, 9.5J x 19 | 18 in, 19 in | 18 in, 19 in | 19 in, 20 in | 19 in, 20 in | 19 in, 20 in | 19 in, 20 in | Front wheel rims: 8.0J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 10.5J x 20 | Front wheel rims: 8.0J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 10.5J x 20 | 8J x 19, 9.5J x 20 | 8J x 19, 9.5J x 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2575 mm / 101.4 in | 2575 mm / 101.4 in | 2575 mm / 101.4 in | 2575 mm / 101.4 in | 2575 mm / 101.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec | 4.6 sec | 4.7 sec | 4.2 sec | 4.2 sec | 4.2 sec | 4.1 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 sec | 4.4 sec | 4.4 sec | 4.1 sec | 4.1 sec | 4.0 sec | 3.9 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.8 sec | 3.7 sec | 3.6 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 229 g/km | 229 g/km | 224 g/km | 225 g/km | 225 g/km | 225 g/km | 225 g/km | 274 g/km | 273 g/km | 234 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 9.9 L/100km / 23.8 MPG (combined) | 14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.4 L/100km / 16.3 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.1 L/100km / 16.7 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.1 L/100km / 16.7 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 261.0 km/h / 162.2 mph | 286.0 km/h / 177.7 mph | 269.0 km/h / 167.1 mph | 300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | 300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | 303.0 km/h / 188.3 mph | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | 315.0 km/h / 195.7 mph | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | 2GR-FE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6400 rpm | 350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 7000 rpm | 350.0 hp / 261.0 kW @ 7000 rpm | 406.0 hp / 302.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 406.0 hp / 302.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 410.0 hp / 305.7 kW @ 7000 rpm | 410.0 hp / 305.7 kW @ 7000 rpm | 416.0 hp / 310.2 kW @ 7000 rpm | 416.0 hp / 310.2 kW @ 7000 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7000 rpm | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 81.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 101.3 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in | 117.5 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 117.5 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 118.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 118.6 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | 120.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 120.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | 126.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | 126.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 342 Nm / 252.2 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500-6500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500-6500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft | 440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2009 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2011 ~ 2015 | 2015 ~ 2018 | 2015 ~ 2018 | 2016 | 2016 | 2019 | 2019 | 2017 ~ 2018 | 2017 ~ 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 82%The GT410 is Lotus's most refined model. Uses a supercharged Toyota 3.5-litre V6 and pairs this with a six-speed manual gearbox. Unlike the Exige and Elise, it also uses power steering, but the set-up is hydraulic rather than electromechanical and the application is light.
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Pros
- Class-leading handling
- Powerful turbocharged V6
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Lacklustre infotainment
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Reviewer score 82%Don't let the track-day spec fool you - this is still a Lotus that blossoms in the wild. Hethel’s trademark fluidity remains intact, with the £2000 ultra-lightweight wheels being relentlessly forced towards the Tarmac. The engine pulls happily from 1500rpm but thrives from 3750rpm to the 7000rpm redline, with a throttle response to embarrass even the most alert of modern turbochargers.
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Pros
- Rugged, agile engine
- Impressive handling
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Lack of adaptive damping
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 91%Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre V6 gains an intercooled supercharger and 134bhp from its original state, now making 410bhp and 420Nm. It's lighter too: the GT410 weighs 59kg less than the hardcore Cayman, the result being that the Brit sprints from 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds - two tenths quicker than Porsche's official claim. Throttle response is instant, helped by a lightweight flywheel that feels free of inertia.
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- Fantastic infotainment system
- Powerful engine
- Impressive handling
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 87%The GT410 is a gentle revision of the Evora formula but at heart it's still an unapologetically-focussed sports car. Priced from £82,900 it's the entry point to the line-up, and places greater emphasis on everyday comfort. The suspension is still totally passive - there's no adaptive and electrically adjustable witchcraft here, like you'll find in many rivals. Apple CarPlay appears for the first time, as does a DAB radio.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Powerful engine
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment
- Lack of luxuries
carmagazine[5]
Reviewer score 96%The Lotus Evora is the world's only mid-engined 2+2. The chassis is all-new and comes in three parts: the central tub, a front frame and a rear frame. It drives just like a more grown-up Elise with a wonderful balance and strong (anti-lock-equipped) brakes.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Powerful engine
- Superb handling
Cons
- Nothing in particular
carmagazine[6]
Reviewer score 98%The Evora 400 has gone no less than seven seconds faster around Lotus's Hethel test track than the old Evora S. ergonomically the 400 is a big step forward. The much narrower, much lower (yet just as structurally sound) sills have made a huge difference to access. Evora switchgear used to be a swathe of anonymous metallic discs, many of which were hidden in a dark corner of the dash behind the steering wheel.
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Pros
- Fantastic new looks
- Excellent handling
- Excellent infotainment system
Cons
- Not as fast as the Evora S
carmagazine[7]
Reviewer score 99%The Evora GT4 uses a Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre naturally aspirated engine. The result is 4.0 litres, 355bhp at 6500rpm and 328lb ft at 5500rpm. The Evora has masses of traction on its slick tyres, huge front-end bite and it's so benignly balanced that chucking it around feels perfectly natural.
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Pros
- Powerful engine
- Fantastic handling
- Easy to drive
Cons
- No ABS
- No traction control
carmagazine[8]
Reviewer score 100%Lotus has fitted the GT430 with a race-developed five-stage traction control system. Like the regular Evora 400 and 410 there are typical Sport and Race modes. There are five levels of traction control to choose from, acting on the ignition to cut the spark. Level five allows as much as 12% slip – a big slide – before it'll get involved.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Powerful engines
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Fiddly manual gearchange
carmagazine[9]
Reviewer score 78%The Evora IPS is a full automatic, but in Normal mode paddles over-ride gearchanges for 10 seconds before reverting to auto. The V6 itself provides swift progress and the base Evora has a well judged performance envelope. Engineers bemoan the slightly too quiet V6 soundtrack, but they'll be fixing that no doubt once the flat-plane V8, and potential V6 and four-pot spin-offs arrive.
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Pros
- Sleek, well-built chassis
- Fantastic V6 performance
- Excellent handling
Cons
- Lacklustre manual gearbox
- Not the most fun to drive
carmagazine[10]
Reviewer score 95%Toyota-sourced, 3.5-litre V6 has been fitted with a supercharger, which changes the character of the car. Power arrives higher up the rev range, while torque swells lower on the tacho. Top speed climbs 10 notches to 172mph, but kerbweight goes up by 67kg.
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Pros
- Superb power
- Supercharged supercharger
- Superb ride quality
Cons
- Fiddly infotainment
carmagazine[11]
Reviewer score 89%It's a more uncompromising machine than the Evora 400, in more ways than one. Uprated dampers and lighter mass make the Sport 410 an unyieldingly firm machine on the lumpy roads around Lotus HQ. The 3.5-litre supercharged V6 is far more evocative than an engine that began life in a Toyota Camry has any right to be.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Fantastic handling
- Impressive infotainment system
Cons
- Ride quality isn’t the best
cnet[12]
Reviewer score 95%The Lotus Evora GT can handle far more than you're willing to give it on public roads. The chassis is still made largely of aluminum, with many body panels constructed from carbon fiber. At its lightest, the GT tips the scales at some 2,800 pounds, or about 70 pounds less than the Evora 400.
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Pros
- Grippy Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires
- Fantastic powertrain
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Somewhat expensive
topgear[13]
Reviewer score 73%As the heaviest and biggest-engined Lotus, you can expect commensurate fuel expense. But we're hardly talking about V8-powered Land Cruisers here – remember that the Evora's comfortably under the 1,400kg mark. It's a heroically entertaining drive, a properly joyous experience that's in increasingly short supply. But it's treachery from within that really hobbles theEvora.
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Pros
- Powerful V8 engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Superb handling
Cons
- Pricier than rivals
- Not the most fun to drive
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