But this lightweight sports car has exotic engineering elements and delivers. 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. 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. Aug 05, 2019 a drivers car through and through, the new lotus evora gt is a nofrills sports car thats easy to love. Like all lotus before it, the evora is a sports car that benefits from a unique approach to driving dynamics. 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. Its the rare car thats fun and feels special on the road or the. Lotus working on entrylevel daily driver, its last gas. Apr 27, 2010 2010 chevrolet corvette grand sport vs. 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. Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver, says ceo.
Aug 06, 2019 before considering the 2020 lotus evora gt, take a moment to appreciate the company that makes it. The lotus evora has won autocars annual britains best drivers car comparison for 2009. Lotus has lifted the lid on its new evora gt4 concept racing car at this years shanghai motor show. Manhattan lotus evora new york luxury cars near long. Its matured over the years, losing weight and gaining. The lotus evora has sports car agility, precision and response with gt comfort, practicality and refinement.
Thinking of purchasing an elise as my next car or possible an evora if i can afford it. The lotus evora is a sports car produced by british car manufacturer lotus. Lesser automakers choose these as marketing buzzwords, but to lotus, they are ideals upon which each handbuilt sportscar is conceived. The 2020 lotus evora gt feels like the most technologically primitive yet physiologically evolved streetlegal performance car you can buy new right now. 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. The 2020 evora gt actually replaces the previous 400 moniker, but the latest midengined lotus has mainly mild updates. 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. Given the car s breathtaking design and phenomenal performance, the lotus evora gt430 is an instant classic. 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. I currently drive a small city car but as im young 22 i really want a low to the ground, 2 seater. Watch the topdog evora hot lap mazda raceway laguna seca. Aside from the expected practicality limitations of a purists sports car, weve found the regular lotus evora to be a pretty satisfying machine.
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. Apr 23, 2020 lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver, says ceo. Weight only 3,104 lbs 1,408 kg, 71 lbs 32 kg lighter than the evora 400 available to order now. Sep 06, 2019 interchangeable appliances, the evora gt stoked my innate drivers spirit more than anything has in a long time. 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 building a cheap car for daily use new affordable.
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. 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. The 2020 lotus evora gt is currently the british automakers lone americanmarket model, and it sells in tiny numbers. Sports car agility, precision and response meets gt car refinement and comfort like never before. The evora is a car for serious drivers who enjoy the combination of performance and the open road. The new lotus evora gt for 2020 model year north america. 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. Undeniably still an evora, the racer will be developed by lotus cars in the uk. Standard equipment includes castaluminum wheels, bixenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, air. Lighter and more powerful than ever, the gt is the final iteration of the evora. 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.
Its a car for serious drivers who enjoy the combination of performance and the open road. The 2017 lotus evora 400 looks like a refresh of that car, but in fact twothirds of its parts are brand new, and they. Raw, although more accurate, sells the 2020 lotus evora gt short. Thats out of reach for most people, which is why the company is planning a new entrylevel car to slot below it in the. 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. Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs.
The 2020 lotus evora gt provides plenty of dash without too. Before considering the 2020 lotus evora gt, take a moment to appreciate the company that makes it. 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. Fastest and most powerful roadgoing lotus for usa and canada top speed 188 mph 303 kmh060 mph in 3. I currently drive a small city car but as im young 22 i really want a. Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily driver. Search preowned 2020 lotus evora listings to find the best local deals. Its a true daily driving, streetloving sports car i wont soon forget. 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. The 2011 lotus evora is a fourseat sports car that is offered in base and evora s trim levels. Lotus evora, porsche cayman s comparison car and driver duration. Used 2020 lotus evora for sale with photos cargurus. Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs corvette gs.
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. 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. Lotus likes to say that the evora flatters an average driver and challenges an experienced one. Hes now an audi sport driver in the new world touring car cup. With power upped to 416bhp in 2020, the evora gts 3. The man is lotus ceo jeanmarc gales, and the car is the 2017 lotus evora 400. Search preowned lotus evora listings to find the best local deals. The stunning new evora gt takes the evoras unique attributes to spectacular new heights. Dec 08, 2017 lotus likes to say that the evora flatters an average driver and challenges an experienced one.
Details about car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans vs corvette gs. The stunning new evora gt takes the evora s unique attributes to spectacular new heights. Realistically, the rear seats are too small for even children, so its best to think of it as a twoseater. On the racetrack or the open road, make sure your lotus is equipped with genuine lotus evora parts, which meet stringent lotus standards.
Sports cars by steven ewing aug 5, 2019 lotus evija will make its public debut during. A facelifted and more powerful evora 400 model was. Lotus last gasoline car will be an affordable daily. The lotus evora 400 is the best track car i have ever driven. The lotus evora gt is the british automakers lone american model, but this lightweight sports car has exotic elements and fantastic handling.
And in the heat of this summer day in southwestern michigan, the simplistic perfection of colin chapmans mantra. 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. The goal was to send the evora out with a bang, and lotus certainly achieved that with this automobile. Helping the cause are a new front splitter and a threeelement rear wing that together yield 71 pounds of downforce at 150 mph.
The 2020 lotus evora gt provides plenty of dash without. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Intense is a fair descriptor for this midengine sports car but doesnt tell the whole story. The evora s was launched in 2010 with a supercharged 3. Read our firstdrive impressions and see photos at car and driver. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. 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.
Given the cars breathtaking design and phenomenal performance, the lotus evora gt430 is an instant classic. The lotus evora gt is a lightweight fourseat sports car 3,175 pounds with a full tank. The antimodern sports car lotus maps a neural connection between you, the car, and the open road. The last streetlegal lotus vehicles sold on our shores were 2014 evoras. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 22 evora 400 models nationwide. Manhattan lotus evora near long island manhattan luxury car. A drivers car through and through, the new lotus evora gt is a nofrills sports car thats easy to love. Every car in the 2011 motor trend best drivers car competition was lapped around mazda raceway laguna seca by hot shoe randy pobst. Lotus evora gt4 concept race car revealed in shanghai. Car and driver magazine july 2010 lotus evora vs caymans. Lotus building a cheap car for daily use new affordable lotus.
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