Evora engine sound versus 911?

Evora engine sound versus 911?

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espresso

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214 months

Saturday 15th January 2011
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Now I'm sure the 911 V Evora debate has been done to death; sorry about that.

I have a 911 (997) Carrera 4S with a switchable sports exhaust.
I have to say that, critical as I am of it in many ways - I can't argue with its noise or the drama of its engine.

I used to have an Elise some years ago and loved it, except for its Rover engine (sorry everyone!).
I friend of mine had a Toyota engine version, and I found that little better to be honest.
Woefully lacking in top end power (on the motorway for example) and sounded puny.
I got Lotus to fit a sports exhaust and then it just sounded puny with a flatulence problem.

The Evora though - now that does appeal.
What is its engine really like though compared to the 911 growling flat 6?
I was contemplating test driving one as I love the way it looks, and I love Lotus.
I don't want to waste my time though if its engine doesn't live up to expectations.

I do lots of miles a year too, in all weather.
How will the Evora fair at that?