Lotus Evora attracts high-profile buyers
December 1, 2008 by George Skentzos
The newest sports car to have been bred from the Lotus stable has attracted some high-profile customers in just the first few weeks of orders.
Unlike the lacklustre Europa, the new Lotus Evora has successfully combined stunning looks with comparatively green performance to attract some of the world’s rich and famous who have already put their names down for the sports coupe.
Sporting legends, supermodels, Hollywood movie stars, TV personalities, musicians and even the Mayor of London have all put their name down to be part of the first batch of Lotus Evoras to roll off the Lotus production line at Hethel in the UK in early 2009.
Two-thirds of the Top Gear trio have already put in their orders, with Richard Hammond and Captain Slow himself – James May, already on the list.
The most recent James Bond 007 actors are also on the list, with Daniel Craig and Pierce Brosnan having each ordered an Evora of their own along with Boris Johnson, Mayor of London on the other end of the ‘license-to-kill’ scale.
Well known celebrity car enthusiasts are also adding some petrol-head credibility to the mix of customers, with USA TV personality and car nut Jay Leno, musician Jay Kay and supermodel and car enthusiast/race Jodie Kidd all having joined the Evora waiting list.
Obviously bored with pseudo green econo-boxes, Beyoncé, Dave Grőhl, Kelly Rowland, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey, Patrick Dempsey and JLo are also among the list of famous clientele.
The current world climate has made Lotus’ inherited environmental credentials more relevant than ever, proving that supercar performance and economy are not mutually exclusive.
The Lotus Evora will make its Australian debut at the Melbourne Motor Show along with final specifications and local pricing.
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Im considering putting my name down for one of these, although I’m obviously not high profile. The only things stopping me is promise of a future high performance version and that according to this story, Boris Johnson is getting one. It reminds me of the Porsche 911 but I’m getting so sick of the 911 because they keep putting a “new model” out that just looks like a minor mid life facelift and then two weeks later, there’s spy shots of the next 911 and you think should I wait for that? Well the answer is no – don’t wait for that, get a Lotus. I think this is a car that just won’t disappoint. The handling will probably be better than that of a Porsche and I’m sure it will have the engine to match – it certainly looks better too.
Nonsense, I’ll add Alex to the article! :P
The Evora is certainly the right car at the right time for Lotus. They have been making environmentally friendly sports cars since before it was fashionable, and if they play their cards right, now is the time this will pay off for them.
I want!
thats all i have to say…
Completely agree with George, about time Lotus to taste their long overdue rewards. Great car.
I fear the closest i will get to one is in the Proton Satria Neo, and even then only the dash board and dials will be the only thing that is similar.
The Salesman, I have a feeling the Lotus’s dials will be of higher quality than those horrible Proton’s ones. After all, this is meant to be a luxury supercar.
Alex,
I am not so sure. Proton owns Lotus and they share quite a bit of stuff. The Satria Neo has the same passive rear steering and chassis. Proton even put a “designed by Lotus” badge on the tailgate.
Does anyone else think that these look a bit bland and behind the times? I don’t think I’d like one sitting in my driveway. How much are they?
Looks like one for the girls as I cant see Jlo’s bum fitting in an Exige, Evora sounds a bit girlish,EVORA is some back wash town in Portugal where they get the donkey out of the barn to get the water..
I own and love the lotus EXIGE S 240 Which reminds me of the shape of the Le Mans cars. Crowds flock around it. The racey appearance and performance is stunning. The Evora will be an excellent car for petrol heads around the world to embellish with go fast gear if lotus even hesitates for one moment. I just sold a porsche 965 turbo, a stunning car, but somehow it was looking a bit outdated. I am picking up a ferrari this week but I dont think that I will have it for long as the lotus reliability using the toyota motor really appeals as a number one priority. Go get em lotus-hang one on the opposition its about time.