Lotus Evora GT430 Sport: The Fastest Lotus Ever - Carfection
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The Evora h`s been the flagship supercar for Lotus for some time now but with some tinkering the GT430 Sport is now the quickest car ever to be let out on public roads by the iconic British sportscar maker. We had a brief go to see what we thought of it and it's track focused brother, the GT430.
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The Evora really deserves better than it is getting. It is the British Porsche 911and still its own animal. It should be wildly more popular and just one of those sports cars everyone just knows when you say its name.
The reason why it's never going to be as popular as a 911 is because it's running a Japanese motor Lotus should be making their engines in house or have Cosworth through it that's the only way they'll take off
@@musicsnob4226 Cosworth engine = Yes, home grown..!
@@musicsnob4226 The real reason is Porsche's marketing budget is enormous.
The V6s in these Lotuses sound soo good
Strangely enough it's the same V6 out of a Toyota Camry with a Supercharger thrown on top. Not sure who did the exhaust but if it was in house, cheers. It indeed sounds great. Better than most V6's I can recall.
Janspeed manufactured to a Lotus design I believe. These cars the back box is titanium
It does look really tasty now, its like wine, it took a little time to mature. Can't wait to see what Geely will do with Lotus, after what they done with Volvo, it's very promising.
Geely has bought Lotus?
They bought part of Proton, which owns Lotus
Hope they resurrect the Esprit that was all but complete under Dany Bahar. The world needs a new Lotus Esprit.
i just hope they dont go ALL electric. seems like Geely wants to use the lotus brand for developing EV's
i dont see the long time lotus fans/buyers wanting to buy EV's unless they are just as light as the normal cars following tradition
euroaaRON1 I think they might go for a hybrid for an Esprit, like the new NSX (if they make one at all...). They definitely need to stick to the Elise and Evora mantra of low weight and naturally aspirated / supercharged and chuckable handling. Realistically though, and sadly, with no new petrol cars being sold in the UK in just 22 years time...it's inevitable that the next two generations of cars will be their last petrol powered cars. Which is a shame for everyone. We all know how the Tesla roadster compared to the Elise. Sad times.
He seems very close to the steering wheel.
better for steering.
@@jrag1000 also to digest your launch.
They made it big for America and most people move the seat fwrd
Try sitting closer to the wheel and you'll be surprised how you feel more connected to the car and more in control.
New trend
Fantastic car, I cannot even imagine the feeling of driving it on track with that engine and no weight...
Very nice Sir. It was a joy watching the episode. Grew up seeing the Lotus Elise and Esprit , also had a poster of them in black pasted in my walls when i was much younger.
At first you guys took it down and i was like WTF! Great car and reviewer.👌👍
I love my lotus. Drives better than cars 3 times it's value
Incredible car would love to buy one over any other sports car, its not so mainstream as Ferrari or Lambo which makes it more unique and desirable in my eyes.
The perfect track weapon, I’ve tested a Lotus on my channel too, amazing car
That red look so good
Lotus please don't ever stop making them with a manual gear box! It's just so much fun.
Very good production value!
Who ever though a Toyota Camry engine can sound so sweet?
What does that have to do with anything? You can put any engine into any car and the configuration of the car doesn't change what the engine is. Mercedes and BMW use the same engine across platforms from sporty compact coupes to flagship sedans to SUVs to convertibles and nobody talks about how the engine in the 7 series sounds so good when it's in a rip roaring 3 or 4 series, or how the S or GL class engine sounds so good in the CL or SL. Toyota put the engine in the Camry and de tuned it and muffled it to befit the family sedan market, but put that same engine in the sport platform with proper tuning and exhaust tuning, it can sound like any other performance DOHC 4-valve V6, and why shouldn't it?
Why did the Elise with the Toyota engine sound shit then? That’s why I didn’t buy one.
@@Senna-xi1gr - Because 4 bangers just don't sound good no matter what. I put a VF exhaust on my Elise and it changed the whole tone to much deeper and meatier.
@@FlyingTigersKMT lol you clearly never heard an E30 M3 Evo or an old Alfa GTA
@@leokal457 clearly I have but even though they can sound ok, and some V4s are cool, they well never have the sound of a V6 or V8 or V12
I LOVE lotus, and have since I was 12. Long may it continue
I mean... i just got a 400 and your telling me there's a better one out there now!
Don't worry. Komotec for only a few grand will put your 400 in the 460 hp 360TQ bracket Komotec's 460 kit's exhaust headers alone which, even without a tune will perform like the 430 in the 4500-7000 range. With a tune, it will dwarf the 430 power at much,much lest cost.
Naw you bragging
@@maseratiupgrades4363 11k is not a few grand!
There are affords upgrade parts for these Toyota’s
@@maseratiupgrades4363 It won't be as good at handling, though. The 430 has 30% less polar momentum than a 410 Sport, FFS.
The thing I love about Lotus is its purity. It does exactly what it wants to do. I know that it's probably not as well put together, or dynamically complete as say a 911 but I think I'd take this over one...
Ive been waiting for this
Truly Epic sport’s cars there.
Lotus has done an amazing job with their more modern cars, they look absolutely stunning, I’ve never driven one but I’m a fan without question. For a street car, I think it’s top notch all the way. I’m wishing for an Evora.
Waaaaw that 430 S looks good without the wing and in that colour !!
Awesome cars 👍🏼
I’m rooting for Lotus as well
I've driven on that track and its awesome!
Patiently waiting for the Evora 500
If they put a small 100 hp electric motor in front it would be awesome.
...I'm impatiently waiting for the EVORA GT600 SPORT...............
Sounds beautiful
Thank you Geely
Love the new lotus!!
Engine sounds amazing
Love these cars
Alex, please do all the Lotus tests !
frenchfrie91540 boy he left. Went to Motor1 UK. Where have you been
That sweet Came V6 is a beast. Sounds great too. Let's wait for the Supra.
„No matter where the money comes from.“ lol
Lotus car's are made for true drivers. Just sensational !
kyokasuigetsu R don't you mean "purists" ?
Purists is a term that I don't really get.. You see in my mind driving is about what you are doing with your feet, with your hands and what you feel through your ass(and hands). So the most basic is often the most real form of something . So essentialy the true part is giong about the form of the action .
For those who wanted to know the actual figure for the weight: the sport is 1248kg dry, and the standard is 10kg heavier with the wing etc.
Looks good
Driving Tips for this reviewer:
1- You are sitting too far away from the steering wheel, you should move forward at least another 2-3 feet. If your helmet is not touching the front windshield and the steering column is not all the way down your throat, you are sitting too far away.
2- Your hands should be in the 12 and 6 positions at all times. Just leave your left hand gently on top of the steering wheel and then Yank on it with your right hand.
3- When approaching turns, move your whole body and head froward(if possible)to be able to check the hairpin before turning into it using the technique in step 2.
4- Remember to have fun. If your front tires are not squealing in agony, you are not having fun.
You are welcome!
Yeah this guy and his driving position remind me of my grandma.
K L haha, we need more people like you commenting on videos. Great work. His wobbly man boobs were a huge turn on as well.
What an awesone car
Silver is my favorite color for cars but damn. That red Evora looks beautiful.
@Carfection: I agree with you what you said at the end of your video. I truthly hope so. Too!! I would like to know if they will bring out the new Lotus Esprit from 1999 from VTT CONCEPT
I suspect because of the weight the brakes don't have as much work to do.
In the late 80‘s early 90‘s lotus was the quintessential car to go to on the amiga 500
The lotus Evora, the car we all want but if we actually were in a situation where we could afford one, most of us would go to stuttgart instead.
My thoughts precisely!
Cherry Gaming People who don't really know cars would choose a Porsche over Lotus.
More like people would would prefer a car that's reliable and can take the punishment from constant track use. I'm a former technician and have a friend who is a Lotus technician and the stories he tells me have certainly put me off from the brand. Don't get me wrong, I love the concept, lightweight and simple but if I had to invest my own money I would most certainly go with Porsche.
I know a lot about cars, and generally I would choose a Porsche over a lotus. Porsche's are a bit more useable day to day, they are more practical, more reliable, and better residuals. It's true that a Lotus will always shine on a race track, but that's what makes them more toy kit cars, than cars that can be enjoyed every day.
Cade Nguyen Actually, Lotus have a higher resale price than mass produced Porsche cars. Modern Lotus are very reliable. I've owned 3 Lotus' and only had minor issues. I know a few Porsche owners who have way more issues that are more serious and expensive to repair.
Love my Evora.
Distance Shooter A true drivers car
I have just had the car for a short time, but it would blow the doors of my Audi TT.
This car has old porsche like induction noise...love it for that
Patiently waiting for the Lotus Evora 500, so that the evora 480 goes down in price which makes the evora 430 drop in price which means the evora 410 is now evora 400 prices so that now I can finally finance a used evora s.
That's not gonna happen as the GT430 is now out of production. The only remaining on sales is the GT410. Not to mention, the gearbox already struggles to withstand the 20Nm extra torque.
FYI=
Evora gt430:
1)top speed 190mph
2)0-62 in 3.8
3)downforce of 250kg
4)Weigth of 1258kg
5)lots of carbon and aero
6)hathel lap time 1:25.8(faster in tracks)
7)power to weight ratio is 442HP
8)price £112,500
Gt430 sport:
1)top speed 196 mph
2)0-62 in 3.7sec
3)downforce 100kg
4)wieght 1248kg
5)hathel lap time 1:26.8(faster in straight line)
6)power to weight ratio is 445HP
7)price:£104,500(cheaper cause less carbon fiber)
*both come with titanium exhaust as standard.
*both beat 3-eleven record.
*sublime and best handling in the world.
P/s:don't start comparing this car with Porsche u idiot fanatic porsche fanboy.Cause this car going to bring shame to other car in it's class and generation.Lotus slowly becoming koenisegg and this car is little koenisegg.
718 gt4 all day over this
Man any sane person would take a GT4 over this, a 911 over this, and even a cayman S or GTS over this! Lotus is a mini Koenigsegg? It’s more like a mini Porsche but British. The cayman S’ with the new turbo engine can be very easily chip-tuned to push 400HP and it’s a $75k car decently equipped and $85k well equipped.
yes but id have it over porshe" cos its nice,
I think its sad this sexy mid engine car gets beat by teslas and in a few years rivian trucks too
The rivian is 0-60 in 3.0 seconds and the plaid is below that ~2.0 seconds on pavement, 1.9 on a prepped track
@@dylanmccallister1888 I think Rivian is history.
gotta love Lotus..
This video is 9:11 long, hmm....
Serpentina how dare they!!!
I noticed the same thing first
Your display picture is on point with your comment xD
God is great
😂😂😂
Made me cry..
Skivvies are back!!!
I am mad that this isn't available in the US. Although I can get the 400, I really want the GT430 sport.
What colour is the one without the wing - the GT430 Sport ?? Looks like slate grey or something
With the interior camera angle, all I can keep looking at is the gap between the steering wheel and column.
It basically weighs nothing? C'mon man, give us the proper stats
Sub 1300kg for both manual and auto. They actually make the GT3 look like a porker...scuse the pun
That is pretty light especially with 430 ponies!
Is the seating position actually that close or do you choose to sit like that? Looks like you’re sat really high and really close to the steering wheel
God bless Lotus for keeping the Manual Transmission!
For a second there (on the thumbnail) I thought this was the new Supra.
Lotus. ❤️🙏
There are three types of mid-engined cars. The less expensive ones with 4-cylinder turbo engines, like the 4c, Cayman/Boxter and Alpina A110.
From there there's a huge jump to V10 naturally aspirated or V8 Turbo cars, like the R8, Hurracan, 488 and all McLaren does. Finally, there is also the V12 Aventador and the W16 Turbo Bugatti.
The Evora is alone with a V6 supercharged engine. Geely should make a better 6-cylinder engine, maybe a variant of the super-turbo charged 2.0 Volvo engine, sharper design with just 2 seats and more advanced Volvo type of interior.
The 911 Carrera or the 718 aren't exotic cars. The Lotus Evora could be, and they should also use the classic black and gold F-1 Lotus livery (when they were sponsored by John Player Special).
If sold for 911 Carrera money, which has a huge markup, a truly exotic, luxurious and technologically advanced Evora would be an easy pick.
I don't know who the presenter/driver is but I'm intrigued by his accent. Is he an Irishman who has lived a long time in America, or an American who has lived a long time in Ireland?
He's Scottish.
Lotus Evora.....
Britain's own GTR
More NSX than GTR, but both are compliments.
Is that brake system ceramicly upgraded?
Why's he dressed like that? Does the Evora love Milk Tray?
Matt Rockwell
Hahahahaha.
Fucking brilliant comment.
hehe was trying to work out what he reminded me of lol
This is the part of Sprockets vere ve drive
.i love loutus
Lotus has been a footnote in the automotive industry for so long, they need to make some waves. To do so, they need to take a page out of Honda's playbook. Back in the day, Honda offered Ferrari levels of performance for half the price in the NSX. Lotus should do that on a Porsche level... all they need are 3 models, one that offers 911 performance and usability for half the price, one that does the same with the Boxster, and of course an SUV.
if I can have 2 cars, one will always be this.
The best thing about Evora is Camry Motor.
When will they be selling this in the US?
Personally prefer the look of the 400/410, but I wish Lotus all the best.
Pureist love
Lotus is constantly in the shadow of Porsche. Including in this video's length.
edmaluf true. Porsche is like "isn't that little lotus cute?"
Lotus and Porsche are two radically different brands
Lotus > Porsche
Lotus makes the best sports/track cars in its class. No other brand offers Lotus' driving dynamics or experience.
GT3 and GT3RS are good on a track. GT4 is not too shabby. But other Porsche's? They are just luxurious GT's, if you compare them with Lotuses.
You'd think that Lotus would have more of a loyal brand following in the UK. Yet we seem desperate to spend all our money on German or Italian cars...
I think Henry should test the sports cars
Will this car be sold in the USA? So far I drove the 400... not bad but this 430 looks like a much better driving experience.
🔥
so does this replace the elise?
I really miss Alex... Please bring him back! Exuded class and enthusiasm in spades whereas this bloke just falls flat
Can somebody please explain this man how to hold a steering wheel...
Or adjust a seat correctly
Ben Cheesecake seat look way to close
Agreed. Simple things. Instantly makes you a better driver. Or at least seem like a better driver..
Uhm, whats wrong? Maybe he's gesticulating a bit too much, for being on a track, but you can hardly blame a presenter doing that. Seat position might seem a bit close, but I've seen rally drivers sitting as close easily.
Who tf cares he's a car reviewer not a race car driver
It sounds like a baby LFA with a bit of R35 GTR sound
Not trying to be too critical but the low windscreen gives an illusion of being high and you forgot to review the way the car drives really which is why people purchase ... lucky you drove one though 👍
I WANT
mreeeeeeeeeee loveeeeeeee loutusss
WOW!!!
Can we get this in the us?
Don't forget the Lotus Elise GT1 ;)
Wouldn't the Exige Cup 430 be much faster than this? At least in terms of lap times, rather than top speed perhaps?
Yup
I would take this over an F40, and drive it everyday...forever.
i don't care what anyone says i would take this any day over a Porsche, every time i go to a hospital or doctors office there at least one Porche. its so bad that the last time i was at the hospital i counted 6 Porsche's all in doctor reserved parking spots LMAO! they are sooo boring and common now that its awesome there's something a little more sexy in the price range.
Trevor Hutcheson LOL those cars are like ebola 😂😂
That sound is astonishing. Surprisingly its just a V6.
It's from a freaking Camry!
To think this car debuted.with a meager 276 hp....evolution if the breed!
To think the 276BHP version won just about every award going, too. Now think what the 430 is like!
Up to 6'5"? I fit!
I’m pretty sure the 430 cup is the fastest Lotus. Maybe not in a straight line but definitely in the corners
TEST THE S65 AMG COUPE, PLEASE!
Barge.
Just make an esprit v8 twin turbo or a new evora longitudinal v6 twin turbo and some FIA GT Spec cars. I would love to see them endurance racing again
David Johnson they better surprise me wen they bring back the esprit
To be honest with I'll go for the 430 version
Street named after your family.....damn, I'd like that :)
4k video soon guys ? Almost 2018 now
Having gone from tv to short throw projector that will definitely make a dent in my budget. 4k short throw laser projectors are around 50000 dollars :( It never ends, does it?
I wish they offered the Evora GTE body from 2011/2012 with this 430 HP and slightly wider tires. Also, how do sports cars manufacturers, sell cars without an oil temp. water temp and oil pressure gauges is beyond me.
Manual = Old School = Best School
Put it on the ring