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RiversideS13 · 09-14-2008, 10:50 PM

I like it very much, more than any other lotus

Lotus Evora
2010 Lotus Evora - Car News/Latest News &amp;amp;amp; Reviews/Car Shopping/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

Power will come from a Toyota 3.5-liter V-6 with variable valve timing, tuned to produce 276 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque, and Lotus says the car clears the 0-to-60-mph sprint in less than five seconds and tops out around 160 mph.

OptionZero · 09-14-2008, 11:09 PM

Nice successor to the Esprit

waiting for final pricing

Ninjabread · 09-14-2008, 11:39 PM

Those HP figures are kind of weak, but I guess that the car probably weighs nothing anyway.

*!Zar!* · 09-15-2008, 12:06 AM

Meh, looks like a Tesla.

ronmcdon · 09-15-2008, 01:22 AM

article says something along the lines of being priced above the the Elise. A conservative estimate would probably be somewhere around 50k?

Power comes from a toyota N/A 3.5l v-6 w/ 276hp, probably from the Camry. that is my biggest complaint. very unsexy imo. Weight is around 2950lbs. 0-60 in low 5's is nothing to write home about. Even my pos-porky 3,600 lb evo can do that! Mid-engine layout is about the only selling point. Unless the chassis is truly spectacular, or there are other details that have not been mentioned, I do not see anything outstanding and/or revolutionary about the Evora. Styling is also somewhat generic, even if mildly pleasing imo.

I am really not impressed at all. I'd gladly take an S2k or 350z, even if the cost the same. I don't see how this can compete with the Cayman-S or the M-Coupe. the bar for the $50k and above luxo-performance cars is very high these days. I'd rather Lotus just stick to building and improving the Elise or develop something worthy of an Esprit successor.

If the Evora was sold 10-15yrs ago, it would have probably warranted much more controversy. I see this as too little, too late. I am not going to lose any sleep over the fact that it might not be sold in the US.

hassanbakar123 · 09-15-2008, 01:35 AM

back kind of looks similar to the enzo

blu808 · 09-15-2008, 01:45 AM

I want one. How much?

HyperTek · 09-15-2008, 02:17 AM

it looks like a kitcar or all fiberglass lol

OptionZero · 09-15-2008, 02:20 AM

hrm, I didn't notice that the Cayman S and M Coupe weigh roughly the same

Lotus needs to slap some turbos on that while keeping it under 50k or else it's gonna be hard to differentiate it from the rest of the market

That, or shave a few hundred pounds off

Specs aren't that imposing

RiversideS13 · 09-15-2008, 02:45 AM

I am sure by 2010, they will have something different. in few two years, the engine technology had improved a lot. more powerful, and more efficient

maybe this sports car will get 40mpg by 2010 lol

blu808 · 09-15-2008, 03:34 AM

That car is pure sex. If I were rich I would buy one right off the lot, ditch the v6 and install a 690 hp ls9 v8 in that thing with a t50 transaxle. Make it streetable though, rubber mounts, quiet exhaust, working ac, etc.

Then It would be up to the task of being an attainable, reliable, supercar.

samvia · 09-15-2008, 06:35 AM

Saw one testing at the 'ring, looks better in real life

murda-c · 09-15-2008, 07:57 AM

Remember this is just the first version they've come out with.

They had the elise then they had the 111s and r models, and they have the exige and the exige s.

Won't be suprised if this thing ends up blown or turboed as well.

***Future240*** · 09-15-2008, 09:29 AM

Hm its kinda blah. This whole car seems kinda run of the mill. Nothin that wows me. Its not even that sezy visuallly

nismo 240sx · 09-15-2008, 09:59 AM

like he said if they would slap turbos on that and be making 400+ know that something to get wet about : )

*exitspeed* · 09-15-2008, 10:06 AM

Only thing I don't like is how long the front overhang is.

***Future240*** · 09-15-2008, 10:44 AM

^to me the entire front of the car is a bit fugly

atom · 09-15-2008, 05:00 PM

Its supposed to be 45k pounds so around 80k dollars. At that price it's kinda mediocre.

OptionZero · 09-15-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Only thing I don't like is how long the front overhang is.

yup, add "shorten nose" to the list of things to do

SexPanda · 09-15-2008, 08:08 PM

I actually kinda like that long nose...

Of course this is coming from the guy who wants to slap a supercharged 5.4 into a Crown Victoria...

09-14-2008, 10:50 PM	#1
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2010 Lotus Evora I like it very much, more than any other lotus Lotus Evora 2010 Lotus Evora - Car News/Latest News &amp;amp;amp; Reviews/Car Shopping/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver Power will come from a Toyota 3.5-liter V-6 with variable valve timing, tuned to produce 276 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque, and Lotus says the car clears the 0-to-60-mph sprint in less than five seconds and tops out around 160 mph.

09-14-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 32 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Those HP figures are kind of weak, but I guess that the car probably weighs nothing anyway. __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

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!Zar! Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,576 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Meh, looks like a Tesla. __________________

09-15-2008, 01:35 AM	#6
hassanbakar123 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san bernardino Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	back kind of looks similar to the enzo __________________ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanbakar

09-15-2008, 01:45 AM	#7
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I want one. How much? __________________

09-14-2008, 11:09 PM	#2
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Nice successor to the Esprit waiting for final pricing

09-15-2008, 01:22 AM	#5
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 86 Posts: 4,254 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	article says something along the lines of being priced above the the Elise. A conservative estimate would probably be somewhere around 50k? Power comes from a toyota N/A 3.5l v-6 w/ 276hp, probably from the Camry. that is my biggest complaint. very unsexy imo. Weight is around 2950lbs. 0-60 in low 5's is nothing to write home about. Even my pos-porky 3,600 lb evo can do that! Mid-engine layout is about the only selling point. Unless the chassis is truly spectacular, or there are other details that have not been mentioned, I do not see anything outstanding and/or revolutionary about the Evora. Styling is also somewhat generic, even if mildly pleasing imo. I am really not impressed at all. I'd gladly take an S2k or 350z, even if the cost the same. I don't see how this can compete with the Cayman-S or the M-Coupe. the bar for the $50k and above luxo-performance cars is very high these days. I'd rather Lotus just stick to building and improving the Elise or develop something worthy of an Esprit successor. If the Evora was sold 10-15yrs ago, it would have probably warranted much more controversy. I see this as too little, too late. I am not going to lose any sleep over the fact that it might not be sold in the US.

09-15-2008, 02:17 AM	#8
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it looks like a kitcar or all fiberglass lol __________________ Keep it Classy

09-15-2008, 02:20 AM	#9
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hrm, I didn't notice that the Cayman S and M Coupe weigh roughly the same Lotus needs to slap some turbos on that while keeping it under 50k or else it's gonna be hard to differentiate it from the rest of the market That, or shave a few hundred pounds off Specs aren't that imposing

09-15-2008, 02:45 AM	#10
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am sure by 2010, they will have something different. in few two years, the engine technology had improved a lot. more powerful, and more efficient maybe this sports car will get 40mpg by 2010 lol

09-15-2008, 03:34 AM	#11
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That car is pure sex. If I were rich I would buy one right off the lot, ditch the v6 and install a 690 hp ls9 v8 in that thing with a t50 transaxle. Make it streetable though, rubber mounts, quiet exhaust, working ac, etc. Then It would be up to the task of being an attainable, reliable, supercar. __________________

09-15-2008, 06:35 AM	#12
samvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Age: 36 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Saw one testing at the 'ring, looks better in real life __________________

09-15-2008, 07:57 AM	#13
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 33 Posts: 3,197 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Remember this is just the first version they've come out with. They had the elise then they had the 111s and r models, and they have the exige and the exige s. Won't be suprised if this thing ends up blown or turboed as well. __________________

09-15-2008, 09:59 AM	#15
nismo 240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pomona Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	like he said if they would slap turbos on that and be making 400+ know that something to get wet about : )

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09-15-2008, 05:00 PM	#18
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its supposed to be 45k pounds so around 80k dollars. At that price it's kinda mediocre.

09-15-2008, 08:08 PM	#20
SexPanda Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Where ever there is free beer Posts: 3,239 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually kinda like that long nose... Of course this is coming from the guy who wants to slap a supercharged 5.4 into a Crown Victoria... __________________ BRAND NEW GReddy PRofec E-01 EBC for sale, Cheap!

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