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[Twit]

ludo said:

I'm no car expert, but I can't see why is should be faster than an Exige S, bigger engine, but much heavier and it's not a track oriented car.

I agree with you, the exige should be faster as its a much more banzai orintated car, but it could detract for some people. I just think its odd they didnt show it! First new Lotus sports car for a decade, first TV review, they like it they get it on the track do a time and then don't show it!!

Isnt that odd??

They could have shown both the Lotus and Fezza...

[ludo]

Twit said:

ludo said:

I'm no car expert, but I can't see why is should be faster than an Exige S, bigger engine, but much heavier and it's not a track oriented car.

I agree with you, the exige should be faster as its a much more banzai orintated car, but it could detract for some people. I just think its odd they didnt show it! First new Lotus sports car for a decade, first TV review, they like it they get it on the track do a time and then don't show it!!

Isnt that odd??

They could have shown both the Lotus and Fezza...

I thought they overplayed the "un-helmeting the stig" bit, shortening that by a couple of minutes wouldn't have hurt. "Schumacher" in a Liana was great though, I hope they put a time on the F1 drivers board!

The Evora does look nice in white though.

[andy_s]

Twit said:

ludo said:

I'm no car expert, but I can't see why is should be faster than an Exige S, bigger engine, but much heavier and it's not a track oriented car.

I agree with you, the exige should be faster as its a much more banzai orintated car, but it could detract for some people. I just think its odd they didnt show it! First new Lotus sports car for a decade, first TV review, they like it they get it on the track do a time and then don't show it!!

Isnt that odd??

They could have shown both the Lotus and Fezza...

totally agree, first lotus in over a decade and a good one to boot.

[Boggy]

ludo said:

Twit said:

Boggy said:

I have inside knowledge thou

Boggy

Er....LOL!

Slower than the Exige, but really good review and actually seeing the car on the move makes it look better!

But against that Black Shadow... No car in the planet can compare to that!

I would have liked to see the Evora fast lap though ;(

LOL!

More than happy with the result, it's quicker than the 911 and the Cayman so that's all that matters

Boggy

[Boggy]

Lap times:
1:25.7 - Evora
1:26.2 - Porsche 911 Carrera S (997)
1:26.7 - Porsche Cayman S

you can't argue with the times

Boggy

[Vlad.]

Does anyone know how much do the rear seats weigh?

Or to put it another way, how huch weight can you save if you don't have them?

Edited by Vlad. on Monday 22 June 13:22

[Bibs_LEF]

I can't imagine much to be honest but you'll be shooting yourself in the foot come resale time without them.

[Boggy]

Bibs_LEF said:

I can't imagine much to be honest but you'll be shooting yourself in the foot come resale time without them.

100% Correct, unless your going to use it in GT racing I'd leave them in/Order them with the Car

Boggy

[Rocky Balboa]

I think the car looked stunning in white! And you could just see how controlled and awsome the handling was! Anyone got a spare 50k they want to lend me?

[J-P]

Boggy said:

Lap times:
1:25.7 - Evora
1:26.2 - Porsche 911 Carrera S (997)
1:26.7 - Porsche Cayman S

you can't argue with the times

Boggy

I love the Evora and I really hope that it sells well but as stated on other posts it's not that fast - It's not slow either but an E90 M3 saloon managed the lap in 1:25.3 and the GTR did 1:19.7 both of which are the same money or cheaper! Not comparable in pure handling terms though I'm sure - Lotus steering feel has always been incredible! I'd still like one but maybe I'll wait for the 'S'!

Edited by J-P on Sunday 28th June 08:33

[Oddball RS]

White with a black roof would look good, still think its too expensive though.

[Snapper7]

Like most things Lotus do, wait for a year after the launch and the tweaked version will be out and that is the version to go for. I would guess that they will add a supercharger.

[Tuna]

Snapper7 said:

Like most things Lotus do, wait for a year after the launch and the tweaked version will be out and that is the version to go for. I would guess that they will add a supercharger.

You might have to wait a bit longer than that - Lotus have suggested a timetable of 2011 for the 'faster' version - next year should see the automatic aimed at the States. It's anyone's guess though as things will change depending on the uptake of the car.

It's fairly well established that the engine responds well to forced induction, and claimed that the Evora has room for a twin turbo set up. Output of around 400bhp has been mentioned, but the first tweaked version is more likely to be at the 320bhp(ish) mark, rather than taking the engine straight to its limits.