2011 Lotus Evora Review
Comfortable and comfort in a sports car is never an easy task. It is much harder when you apply the Lotus, a manufacturer of niche shows that some of the funniest yet punishes impassable and cars ever made. 2011 Lotus Evora aims to do just that, offering more space and refinement without sacrificing too much athleticism in the process.
Comfortable and comfort in a sports car is never an easy task. It is much harder when you apply the Lotus, a manufacturer of niche shows that some of the funniest yet punishes impassable and cars ever made. 2011 Lotus Evora aims to do just that, offering more space and refinement without sacrificing too much athleticism in the process.
Although it can hardly be considered great, the Evora is much bigger inside and out than the Elise and Exige colleagues. It also costs about $ 12,000 more, but the money you get two rear seats and the interior much nicer. All this makes the Evora midengine the only four places on the road, but only because they are the rear seats are incredibly small.
Evora import all the subtleties to come at the expense of weight, because the machine weighs 50 percent more than the Elise. But about 3,000 pounds, the Evora is really Porker. In response to a higher tonnage, the Toyota V6 replaces the Toyota line-4, seen in other parts of the current line of Lotus. This year, the Lotus also goes a step further V6 Supercharger is a new Evora S, and there is an optional automatic transmission as well.
At the end of the day, 2011 Lotus Evora may maintain the Elise and Exige stablemates well. And what makes this business with the much quieter cabin and a comfortable ride quality. If you leave the rear seats (and in fact, you should: they are terrible), the Evora closest competitors, all from Porsche.
Although it offers two seats, the design of the midengine Porsche Cayman, exceptional handling and price make it the most obvious solution. If you must use actually four seats, the BMW M3 offers incredible performance and handling, with an impressive amount of practical too. None of them are as attractive as Évora, however, and the new Lotus 2 +2 models on the horizon, this level of commitment driver could be in danger. We suggest you act sooner rather than later, if the Lotus Evora is on your wish list.
Evora import all the subtleties to come at the expense of weight, because the machine weighs 50 percent more than the Elise. But about 3,000 pounds, the Evora is really Porker. In response to a higher tonnage, the Toyota V6 replaces the Toyota line-4, seen in other parts of the current line of Lotus. This year, the Lotus also goes a step further V6 Supercharger is a new Evora S, and there is an optional automatic transmission as well.
At the end of the day, 2011 Lotus Evora may maintain the Elise and Exige stablemates well. And what makes this business with the much quieter cabin and a comfortable ride quality. If you leave the rear seats (and in fact, you should: they are terrible), the Evora closest competitors, all from Porsche.
Although it offers two seats, the design of the midengine Porsche Cayman, exceptional handling and price make it the most obvious solution. If you must use actually four seats, the BMW M3 offers incredible performance and handling, with an impressive amount of practical too. None of them are as attractive as Évora, however, and the new Lotus 2 +2 models on the horizon, this level of commitment driver could be in danger. We suggest you act sooner rather than later, if the Lotus Evora is on your wish list.
Body styles, trim levels and options
In 2011 Lotus Evora is a four-seater sports car, available in base and S trim levels Evora.
Standard equipment includes a cast-aluminum wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, climate control, leather front seats, rear seats with fabric upholstery, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power windows, leather-wrapped shift knob and handbrake, trip computer and CD/MP3 player integration with the iPod and an additional audio.
There are three groups of options available. Premium Package adds an accent lighting, a center armrest, heated front seats, floor mats, and premium leather trim in the cabin. Sport Package features selectable modes sport, increased throttle response, a upper rpm, a rear underbody diffuser, titanium exhaust tips and drilled rotors brake calipers painted black. The technology package includes speed control, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and an upgraded stereo with DVD playback, a 7-inch touch-screen navigation and a USB port. SuedeTex adds an option fake suede interior elements.
Stand-alone options include a gear ratio of sport, a rearview camera, folding electric mirrors, different rims, clear film paint protection and a premium audio system. Buyers can also choose to remove the rear seats for a parcel area in the back.
Evora S gets more power with its compressor motor and drivetrain is also equipped with an exhaust bypass valve that opens in sport, a heavy clutch and a gearbox with close ratio. Also included are all elements of the sport package with an air suspension sportier and more aggressive rear diffuser Aero.
Engines and performance
In 2011 Lotus Evora is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 Toyota produces 276 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The only standard transmission is a conventional six-speed manual, with push-button six-speed automatic transmission with optional paddle shifters. Evora S receives a compressor and increases power to 345 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque or.
Lotus estimates run 0-60 mph in about 4.9 seconds to Evora base, with a top speed of 162 mph, he said. S Evora is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and 172 mph head. Performance figures are equally impressive energy efficiency, the Evora is expected to achieve 17 mpg city/27 mpg highway for the standard manual, while the gearbox sport should get more miles per gallon in the city.
Security
2010-Lotus Evora is clearly sparse when it comes to security. Anti-lock brakes and traction / stability control is included, but not in the form of side airbags are available.
In 2011 Lotus Evora is a four-seater sports car, available in base and S trim levels Evora.
Standard equipment includes a cast-aluminum wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, climate control, leather front seats, rear seats with fabric upholstery, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power windows, leather-wrapped shift knob and handbrake, trip computer and CD/MP3 player integration with the iPod and an additional audio.
There are three groups of options available. Premium Package adds an accent lighting, a center armrest, heated front seats, floor mats, and premium leather trim in the cabin. Sport Package features selectable modes sport, increased throttle response, a upper rpm, a rear underbody diffuser, titanium exhaust tips and drilled rotors brake calipers painted black. The technology package includes speed control, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and an upgraded stereo with DVD playback, a 7-inch touch-screen navigation and a USB port. SuedeTex adds an option fake suede interior elements.
Stand-alone options include a gear ratio of sport, a rearview camera, folding electric mirrors, different rims, clear film paint protection and a premium audio system. Buyers can also choose to remove the rear seats for a parcel area in the back.
Evora S gets more power with its compressor motor and drivetrain is also equipped with an exhaust bypass valve that opens in sport, a heavy clutch and a gearbox with close ratio. Also included are all elements of the sport package with an air suspension sportier and more aggressive rear diffuser Aero.
Engines and performance
In 2011 Lotus Evora is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 Toyota produces 276 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The only standard transmission is a conventional six-speed manual, with push-button six-speed automatic transmission with optional paddle shifters. Evora S receives a compressor and increases power to 345 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque or.
Lotus estimates run 0-60 mph in about 4.9 seconds to Evora base, with a top speed of 162 mph, he said. S Evora is expected to reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and 172 mph head. Performance figures are equally impressive energy efficiency, the Evora is expected to achieve 17 mpg city/27 mpg highway for the standard manual, while the gearbox sport should get more miles per gallon in the city.
Security
2010-Lotus Evora is clearly sparse when it comes to security. Anti-lock brakes and traction / stability control is included, but not in the form of side airbags are available.
Interior Design and Special Features
Inside the Evora is a good start of the sports car range of hard-core Lotus, sporting a modern cabin, with leather surfaces, carpets and more material comforts offered in the Elise and requires. Relatively few buttons and the buttons are easily accessible and placed with elegance.
Input and output of the front seats is much more civilized than the Elise and Exige, with a stretcher, short and narrow doorways and old. Once seated, there is room for much further forward - enough to comfortably accommodate 6-foot and adults. Unfortunately, the front wheel on the space penetrates the foot. As a result, the clutch pedal moved an inch or two to the right, which can be difficult for some motorists. We had big problems with the lack of a functional dead pedal, though. A small ledge that can only go a few feet all that comes, and its location is painfully uncomfortable.
The rear seats do not perform better and are really nothing more than a shelf with padded seat belt. The rear cargo area is almost nonexistent, and may be uncomfortable for small children. In a pinch, these seats are convenient, but we would probably choose the removal of rear seats. Rear visibility is ridiculous, but fortunately, a rearview camera is optional. As for the tribe, saying Lotus Evora can hold up to 5.7 cubic feet, but its narrow shape drastically limits what you can save there. Curiously, Elise is the trunk that holds only 4.0 cubic easy place large items because of its broader form.
Driving Impressions
In 2011 Lotus Evora is the most comfortable on tight, winding roads. Like its smaller cousins Elise and Exige, knives Evora in curves with unusual precision and level of grip supernatural. Unlike the Elise, but Evora has a relatively quiet cabin with a few squeaks and rattles, lots of sound insulation and a suspension that reduces the effects of potholes to "normal" standards of car.
The power is abundant at all engine speeds and transmission properties of well-spaced gear use the V6 production. Steering feel is good as it gets for any car, and power steering makes maneuvering in tight spaces with ease.
Price $ 64 000
Inside the Evora is a good start of the sports car range of hard-core Lotus, sporting a modern cabin, with leather surfaces, carpets and more material comforts offered in the Elise and requires. Relatively few buttons and the buttons are easily accessible and placed with elegance.
Input and output of the front seats is much more civilized than the Elise and Exige, with a stretcher, short and narrow doorways and old. Once seated, there is room for much further forward - enough to comfortably accommodate 6-foot and adults. Unfortunately, the front wheel on the space penetrates the foot. As a result, the clutch pedal moved an inch or two to the right, which can be difficult for some motorists. We had big problems with the lack of a functional dead pedal, though. A small ledge that can only go a few feet all that comes, and its location is painfully uncomfortable.
The rear seats do not perform better and are really nothing more than a shelf with padded seat belt. The rear cargo area is almost nonexistent, and may be uncomfortable for small children. In a pinch, these seats are convenient, but we would probably choose the removal of rear seats. Rear visibility is ridiculous, but fortunately, a rearview camera is optional. As for the tribe, saying Lotus Evora can hold up to 5.7 cubic feet, but its narrow shape drastically limits what you can save there. Curiously, Elise is the trunk that holds only 4.0 cubic easy place large items because of its broader form.
Driving Impressions
In 2011 Lotus Evora is the most comfortable on tight, winding roads. Like its smaller cousins Elise and Exige, knives Evora in curves with unusual precision and level of grip supernatural. Unlike the Elise, but Evora has a relatively quiet cabin with a few squeaks and rattles, lots of sound insulation and a suspension that reduces the effects of potholes to "normal" standards of car.
The power is abundant at all engine speeds and transmission properties of well-spaced gear use the V6 production. Steering feel is good as it gets for any car, and power steering makes maneuvering in tight spaces with ease.
Price $ 64 000