Lotus Evora S...

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...from a BR'd 4.3l V8V coupe.

Am I crazy?

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mikey k said:

Go and try one

I did that today. I really, really liked the way it drives. Much, much more pointy and planted than the V8V. Although it is heavy for a Lotus, at 1400kg it is a lightweight compared to the 1600kg V8V.

I'm trying to work out whether or not I can put up with the cabin 'compromises'.

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bogie said:

If they did an open top Evora maybe

That is coming this year or next, apparently.

Ikobo said:

I'm sure Justin220 will chip in with some opinions as to the positives of the car, he's another Evora to V8V member who really misses his.

I sent Justin a couple of PM/emails last week (after reading his posts on here and LTF) but I guess that they never got through because I never heard back from him.

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Thank you so much, Justin, for going to the effort of writing that assessment. I know that a 20 minute test drive isn't the longest time in the world but what I discovered during that drive is pretty much in line with what you've written.

I will confess that there is another factor in this decision. I am currently sat about half a mile away from the factory at Hethel whilst I write this. So the allure of Lotus is quite strong.