Lotus Evora review - data

Lotus Evora 3.5 V6 +2

Test date 14 August 2009  Price as tested £54,980

For  Excellent blend of ride and handling; Natural feel of the steering; Distinctive cabin

Against Woolly gearshift; Sparse standard spec and high price; Ergonomic details

How much ?

  • Price as tested £54,980
  • Price as tested £49,875

How fast

  • 0-30mph 2 sec
  • 0-60mph 5.4 sec
  • 0-100mph 13 sec
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  no data
  • 0-400m  13.9 / 101.7 sec/mph
  • 0-1000m  25.2 / 131 sec/mph
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  3.5 / 4.7
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  4.6 / 6.7 sec
  • 50-70mph in 5th  6.7 sec
  • 60-0mph  no data
  • Top speed  162 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  73 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  24.5 mpg
  • Test best/worst  33.2 / 11.2

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  30.3 / 21.5 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  217 g/km

How big?

  • Length  4342 mm
  • Width  1848 mm
  • Height  1223 mm
  • Wheelbase  2575 mm
  • Weight  1350 kg
  • Fuel tank  55.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout V6 cyls , 3456 cc
  • Max power 276 bhp at 6400 rpm
  • Max torque 258 ft at 4700 rpm
  • Specific output no data
  • Power to weight no data
  • Installation M
  • Bore/stoke no data
  • Compression ratio no data
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 6-speed Manual
  • 1st 3.53 / 5.8
  • 2nd 1.91 / 10.7
  • 3rd 1.4 / 14.6
  • 4th 1.09 / 18.8
  • 5th 0.97 / 24.7
  • 6th 0.86 / 27.8
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front Aluminium double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Aluminium double wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Hydraulically assisted rack and pinion
  • Lock to lock 2.80

Brakes

  • Front 350mm discs
  • Rear 332mm discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 18in in
  • Size rear 19in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 225/40 R18
  • Tyres rear 255/35 R19

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