New 400hp Evora

New 400hp Evora

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Sumsion

277 posts

171 months

Thursday 17th March 2016
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CHEERS Snozzz !
I do agree with your comments

Audemars

507 posts

97 months

Friday 18th March 2016
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GTE is more Halfords.

Evora 400 looks like a £200k supercar on the road.

But looks are subjective. Look how many 911 cars are sold which in my opinion is the ugliest car on the planet let alone the ugliest sports/super car.


blueg33

35,574 posts

223 months

Monday 11th April 2016
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Just had my first sit in an Evora 400 this morning here are my own thoughts.

The car in question has Alcantara trim

Dash board finnish looks and ergonomics are better than the old car which surprised my as I didn't like it on the photos

Didn't like the HVAC knobs

Seats are less comfortable after 5 minutes (could be a real issue for me after an hour) and you seem to sit higher, my head was brushing the roof and it doesn't in my 2010 car

Lower sills are great

Externally, looks great apart from the air intakes on the rear quarters which have had the mesh moved inside and to my eye that makes it look unfinished. (car in question is Motorsports Green)

Outside the Dark Blue SR parked next to a black 400 and it was hard to decided which looked better, I think the 400 front looks better but for me its a close run thing, like the exhaust pipe on the 400 smile

I have been given an Elise CR as a loan car today. That makes the old evora seem a doddle to get in and out of. But its so go-cart like! It makes you realise just how civilised the Evora is.


Ikobo

511 posts

148 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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The Sparco's are pretty stiff to start with and need a little breaking in, I find them incredibly comfy now and have done a few non stop 4-5 hour drives then gotten out the car fresh as a daisy. My other half loves them too, and she would normally be the first to complain if she didn't like something, trust me!

gm77

98 posts

119 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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I agree with Colin. 7,000 miles in the Sparcos and no complaints. I had the same Recaros used in the original Evora but in my Clio 200. Both seats are great - not a great deal to choose between them in my opinion.

mjw0321

293 posts

125 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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I was reading on the Lotus forum that many people noted the Evora 400 doesn't feel that fast. There was debate about whether this is due to the power delivery or that the chassis is so competent it isn't troubles by the power etc. As the Evora 400 is on my list of potential next cars, and I currently have an F10 M5, my only real concern about it is that I may miss the straight line speed.

When you first drove the 400, what was the impression you got of its power? And what had you been driving previously? How does it compare to a 991.1 Carrera S for example?

Cheers.

Shnozz

27,418 posts

270 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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mjw0321 said:
I was reading on the Lotus forum that many people noted the Evora 400 doesn't feel that fast. There was debate about whether this is due to the power delivery or that the chassis is so competent it isn't troubles by the power etc. As the Evora 400 is on my list of potential next cars, and I currently have an F10 M5, my only real concern about it is that I may miss the straight line speed.

When you first drove the 400, what was the impression you got of its power? And what had you been driving previously? How does it compare to a 991.1 Carrera S for example?

Cheers.
Cannot compare it to a 991 as never driven one but compared to a 997 Carrera S it felt quicker.

There is some truth in the Evora (both Mk1 and 2) masking its speed relatively well because of the delivery, the excellent damping and the chassis. It can be a little underwhelming, particularly if you are used to other Lotuses that effectively do the opposite. A supercharged exige feels like a wasp in a jam jar for example. It's often only when you glance down at the speedo does the Evora make you realise its quicker than it perhaps feels.

Go and drive one is the only advice I would give. 20 minutes will give you enough of an indication.

blueg33

35,574 posts

223 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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Shnozz said:
Cannot compare it to a 991 as never driven one but compared to a 997 Carrera S it felt quicker.

There is some truth in the Evora (both Mk1 and 2) masking its speed relatively well because of the delivery, the excellent damping and the chassis. It can be a little underwhelming, particularly if you are used to other Lotuses that effectively do the opposite. A supercharged exige feels like a wasp in a jam jar for example. It's often only when you glance down at the speedo does the Evora make you realise its quicker than it perhaps feels.

Go and drive one is the only advice I would give. 20 minutes will give you enough of an indication.
Before I bought my 2010 n/a evora I drove a 997 gen 1 Carrera S. The choice of car was a no brainer. I suspect that the Evora 400 will be significantly quicker than a 887 C2S

On paper with the current 911 S you need the PDK to match Evora performance and TBH that's a great box, but in my mind ultimately uninvolving

CTE

1,488 posts

239 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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If you want to know which is the quickest in a straight line, do an internet search. If the M5 is quicker in a straight line, I can assure you that the minute a bend appears, it will not see which way the Evora went! The Evora will also be far more involving and fun to drive.

mjw0321

293 posts

125 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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CTE said:
If you want to know which is the quickest in a straight line, do an internet search. If the M5 is quicker in a straight line, I can assure you that the minute a bend appears, it will not see which way the Evora went! The Evora will also be far more involving and fun to drive.
I want to know how it feels. I won't be changing cars until beginning of next year so I'd feel like a douche asking for a test drive when my purchase is so far off. The M5 will be much much faster in a straight line, I know; I I just want to get others' experiences.

gm77

98 posts

119 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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I would suggest that the cars people are comparing it with genuinely have the same performance as the 400. However, I believe it's a combination of turbo charged engines, and vague electrical steering exaggerated by lift on the front wheels under hard acceleration, that means that other cars may 'feel' more exciting (or should that be terrifying given the reduced control?!) when accelerating in a straight line. But, this in my experience becomes quite dull after a while.

As someone else said, it's the constant communication you get from the car's steering and chassis that are the constant joy you get from a 400. That in itself allows you to go faster in real world driving. But chassis and steering feel isn't something that really gets a chance to shine in straight line accelerating circumstances.

It's all down to preferences.

(One thing is for sure, no car in the 400's price bracket sounds anywhere near as good. It really is that good!😄)

Oilchange

8,421 posts

259 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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I'm curious now.
What will a BMW M5 do (0-100mph) compared to the Evora 400, anyone know?

mjw0321

293 posts

125 months

Friday 6th May 2016
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Oilchange said:
I'm curious now.
What will a BMW M5 do (0-100mph) compared to the Evora 400, anyone know?
Iv seen 7.8 seconds quoted for the M5 to 100. The trouble is getting traction of the line. One it is rolling on a dry surface it is quicker than a GTR.

Oilchange

8,421 posts

259 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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That's what I was thinking, big and heavy usually needs a bit of speed to put the power down properly.

mjw0321

293 posts

125 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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mjw0321 said:
Iv seen 7.8 seconds quoted for the M5 to 100. The trouble is getting traction of the line. One it is rolling on a dry surface it is quicker than a GTR.
I've, off, once. I just needed to correct those. Fat thumbs and small phone characters don't go well together!