Second-Hand Lotus Evora
Used Lotus Evora
When you think of the Lotus brand, you think about super lightweight sports cars delivering a great driving experience and bags of performance ability. These cars appeal massively to driving enthusiasts and are increasingly aimed at track days rather than everyday motoring. But, Lotus made the leap into the mainstream with a car that excites but can be driven every day with the Lotus Evora. This was an important model for Lotus as it marked a move into the upmarket sports coupe sector, taking on Audi and Porsche. Its success means there is a range of choices of used Lotus Evoras for sale at RAC Cars.
What You Get
One of the first things you may notice about the Lotus Evora is the revolutionary interior layout. For optimum balance and handling, all proper supercars are mid-engined but that also means you have to lose the back seats. With the Lotus Evora, you don’t. The clever Lotus designers have managed to squeeze in a 2+2 configuration into the mid-engined layout, something that has been beyond other supercar makers. Outside, the car’s designers have managed to create a bold but elegant shape that accommodates the 2+2 design and all those European safety regulations. It is a more user-friendly experience too, with a higher driving position, lower sills and taller doors all combining to make the car easier to get in and out of. Inside, you will find more creature comforts. The cabin is spacious, and the build quality is a step up too. There is a choice of trim packs, with the Sport version enhancing performance, the Tech giving you iPod compatible stereo and a 72 sat nav, while the Premium gets you even more upmarket touches in the cabin.
How it Drives
The combination of the big Toyota 3.5 litre V6 and lightweight Lotus construction results in scintillating performance. There is a choice between the normally aspirated 272bhp engine which will take you from 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and to a top speed of 162mph. The supercharged 341bhp version will get to 60mph in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 172mph. The fantastically tuned suspension and Lotus engineering excellence results in a car that is an absolute joy to drive. The agility of this car in the corners and out of bends may come as no surprise, but, what is new is the car’s ability as a long-range cruiser. The Evora has managed to add comfort and refinement to the usual sporty Lotus attributes and that makes the car a definite winner.