Lotus Evora S Review - Spiritual Successor to the Original NSX?
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2016
- The third video in a trilogy of modern Lotus reviews. The Evora is Lotus' attempt at the everyday sports car. With its backseat, creature comforts, and torquey V6, let's see how Rob's 2011 Evora S (supercharged) differs from the Exige/Elise, and discuss how it stacks up against my original Acura NSX.
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I also own an Evora s after owning a 997 careers s and wow, what a difference. if you love driving, the lotus is on another level. it's also a brilliant track car and the apex speed in corners is mind blowing. although it only has 350bhp, which is not a lot in modern cars, it is by far the quickest 350 bhp car i have come across. it's a shame lotus didn't sell many and I call it lotus' best kept secret.
I'm eager to try a 997 C2S. Heard so many great things about that car.
I think the 997 is the best modern 911 generation as the 991 is too refined and the 996 is....well, built on a tight budget. The 997 still feels raw but it is a very different car from the lotus. The front end is extremely light, which bobs up and down over bumpy roads and Porsche engineered understeer into the car for safety reasons, which is a big no no for me. Most of the understeer can be dialled out with some mods and trailing the brakes. It has tremendous rear grip, allowing you to get the power down very early out of corners. It is a very rewarding car to drive as it takes a very skilled driver to get the most of the 997 but if you don't respect it, then it will bite you in the arse. The biggest difference is that the Lotus inspires confidence while the Porker requires confidence to push the car. I prefer the Lotus :)
Davie man you are right. The Evora S is an incredible drivers car.
BMW i8 is also mid-engine 2+2 (I've even seen one with four grown men inside). Thanks for making this, Lotus Evora content is pretty scarce on youtube. Hoping the enthusiast community will continue to forget about this car for another year while I save up for one...
Great video. Makes me want the speculated Evora 400 Targa even more.
You deserve more views man
I'm glad you think so :)
Good stuff, I like the casual discussion, you guys hits some great points. I like the look of the Evora, and I love that supercharger whine!
As a fellow NSX owner, I think you'd agree the Evora is reminiscent of our cars. You should test drive one!
Sounds like a good comparison. Certainly seems like a better NSX than the new one lol
Enjoying the Lotus reviews you've done. I was tempted by a non-S Evora - it's a great car, but decided to keep my Elise as there's nothing quite like the experience they provide. The new Evora 400 just got a glowing review by Road and Track.
+Craig Yirush Thanks Craig! I think you made the right choice. The Elise fits my driving style best out of the 3 Lotuses I've reviewed. Although there is really no wrong choice here.
Cool video man. Lovely car and nice driving. Keep it up!
Great review. As a supercharged Elise owner, I get a kick out of seeing someone falling under the Lotus spell once they drive one :) You get great info out in your vids. I can't wait 'til I can get behind the wheel of an Evora 400.
Would love to try the 400 once it's out. Definitely an even bigger Lotus fan after experiencing them firsthand.
Just watched this again. Really makes me want an Evora S. One thing - taking the roof off wouldn't reduce the stiffness at all as the chassis is an aluminum tub (rumor says there'll be a 400 roadster).
That's a good callout, Craig. In that case, top down all the way!
Great video!! Definitely dream car material.
Great review, good to see someone who is knowledgeable and knows how to drive. If anyone is looking, I have a 2011 Evora with 3K miles for sale. Asking $49.8K, original owner (sorry don't want to hijack but just in case thought I'd post). I'm subscribed, keep the reviews coming, great work!
I LOVE that supercharger intake whine. Does he have an aftermarket intake on it?
Lots of awesome supercharger whine- more than what I’ve heard in other videos. After market air intake?
My new favourite channel
This and the Evora 400 are what the new NSX should have been
Cool stuff! I'm in the Bay Area too. What's that canyon route of yours? And that parking lot? It's got a great view! I want to take my Elise there. :)
nice video Fenton! Kinda relaxing
As amazing as the Evora was, it didn't quite get my heart pounding the way the 510 did!
ya....that 510 was amazing
Rob is a proper Lotus guy. Very nice car.
Now after test driving 3 Evoras & a few 911s my TVR is up for sale to buy an Evora.👍🇬🇧
Is that Patterson pass rd????
the supercharger is s different model that is quieter: 4 lobed at a 120 or 160 deg twist vs 3 love at a 60 degree twist
It's perhaps worth pointing out that for only 30-45k you can get a base Evora, and that engine will easily get over 300hp for a little bit of money, at a big discount to an NSX.
I think those aero enhancements really help to set the look of this car off, especially the wing.
Definitely. Looks so much meaner than a stock Evora S, especially in person.
Does anyone know how much stiffer Evora S is compared to the regular Evora?
10%
You ever think of shooting these in La Honda/Skyline?
Considered it, but traffic on weekends is my main concern
cool car, cool review, cool dudes
U have to drive it in sport mode only
I was gonna look up one of these used until I heard you say 60-70 grand for one lol maybe in a few more years
Ha, yeah it's no Honda that's for sure.
James Fonda you can get an evora for under 40k if you look.
Cracking car, I may be bias though 🤣
2 years late and it’s likely already been mentioned but I’ll wax pedantic a bit here because internet... but ANYWAY, ehem, the Evora doesn’t have coilover strut suspension but rather double wishbones all around. There, fixed ! Otherwise, nice review ! 👍
- Oh, if you’re thinking of lowering it without screwing up the balance, check out the lowering cups made by BOE Fabrication
Test drive an r53 mini!
Had one planned, but it's been delayed repeatedly
c'mon... offset footwell, seeming zero rearward visibility, and a "meh" shifter... spiritual successor to the Gen 1 NSX??? give me a break...(and what about all the creaking noise i hear?)
Great comparison! Your video inspired me to write a post that compares the two cars:
insidelineauto.com/2016/08/11/lotus-evora-vs-acura-nsx/
Awesome content btw, keep up the great work.
Very cool! I will share your article on my social media outlets. Interesting to see the specs for these cars side-by-side, really helps to put things in perspective. Great write-up.