Future Classic: The Lotus Evora

It’s univer­sally lauded by the critics: we think this British beauty will be sought after for years to come.

Consensus seems that the ride and the dynamics are perfect: but if anything the chassis could handle another hundred horses. There have been a few gripes about interior trim and ergonomics, but that doesn’t alter the success of the design. Think about it: it’s a bold format – a genuine 2+2 squeezed into the frame that recalls clearly Lotus’s track day stars.

It’s about time the company made cars for people with a modicum of respons­ib­ility in their lives. All in all we think that the combin­ation of audacious styling, clever interior design and the spectacular handling amounts to something that sets the tone for the second decade of the 21st century. And it doesn’t get more classic than that.

Evora Fact File:
Engine
Mid-​​engine, transverse-​​mounted, V-​​6 with 276HP @ 6400 rpm and 252 lb. ft. @ 4700 rpm
Performance
0 – 100 km/​h (0−62 mph) Sub 5 seconds
Top Speed Approx. 160 mph
Coefficient of Drag 0.33
Chassis
Modular light­weight bonded aluminium structure. Overall vehicle curb weight just 2976 lbs.
Gear Box
6-​​speed manual or paddle-​​shiftable automatic available shortly after launch
Seating
2+2 adjustable Recaro Leather sport seats (front)
Leather seats with ISOFIX (rear)
Steering
Hydraulically assisted power steering
Integrated Central Electronics
Alpine Multi media system, 7” touch screen Sat Nav, DVD, Blue Tooth, Ipod Connectivity
Storage/​Trunk
5.7 cubic foot trunk, remote release glove box, storage bins and integ­rated cup holders
Suspension System
Forged aluminium wishbone suspension and Bilstein high performance dampers
Wheels/​Tyres
18” Alloys Front [225/​40 ZR18]
19” Alloys Back [225/​35 ZR19]
Transmission
6 Speed Manual
Emissions
<225 g/​km
Fuel Economy >30 mpg (combined cycle)

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  • stevemac­donald

    This looks like really nice prcatical sports car and I hope Lotus do well selling it. Especially like the side profile and the way the rear of the roof flows into rear quarter panels. The fact that it has a Lotus badge no doubt means it will enjoy some classic satus. However, when I look at modern car interiors with acres of plastic and electronic gizmos that will be dated in a couple of years, I cannot help but think that such cars will never be in the same league as a Lotus 7, Élan, Europa etc? Then again, maybe I’m too old school.

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