Lotus Evora revealed: mid-engined 2+2

[Svensson]

You're right about the 2+2 part gucom, but like you've said, it's still strange to read about a 1300+ kg Lotus. Although I almost forgot about the Esprit which weighed almost 1400, but that had a 350bhp V8...

Still I'd go with Dani and the rest and choose a Cayman S over this Evora. Especially the facelifted model, which will indeed get 320hp direct injection, optional PDK box and, better still, a proper limited slip diff.. just like gangajas said

Check the info here:

http://www.drivers-republic.com/first_look/news/details.cfm?articleid=dbc51a21034c4441b3b3564932188003

[gucom]

hmmm didn't expect that at all... I really wonder if the base C2 will still be faster than the Cayman S... but that's discussion for another topic I guess.

Either way, if it were my money I'd get a used 996 and spend the money I save on a true daily user, MB C-class or something like that

[Svensson]

^ I've never been much of a 996 Carrera fan myself, looks-wise. Plus I've read the Carrera models had a lot of problems with the rear main seal / crankshaft seal, which caused oil leaks and lead to big repair costs...

[DMF]

Under powered for its weight, and not that good looking. Definitely a pass considering it will cost a butt-load for what it's worth.

[danidmas]

Have you seen the backseats?



http://jalopnik.com/5058504/live-from-paris-its-the-diminutive-back-seat-of-the-lotus-evora

What a joke.....

[MartinR]

Have you seen the backseats?

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http://jalopnik.com/5058504/live-from-paris-its-the-diminutive-back-seat-of-the-lotus-evora

What a joke.....

  Yeah, that's worse then a DB9. Seriously, what's the point? You're not even gonna fit a kid back there.

[DMF]

as tiny and useless as they are.. that is one nice ass rear bench seat!

[gangajas]

Much better than the Cayman rear seats. 

[danidmas]

The only proper 2+2 car is the Porsche 911.