It’s got a 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, barely makes 100 kW, and develops just 172 Nm. That doesn’t sound very impressive does it?
In fact, for any self-respecting enthusiast, those numbers are enough to put you to sleep, except for
2011 Lotus Evora S Review - supercharged V6 petrol, six-speed manual transmission
Drop down a couple of cogs, bury your right foot and hold on tight because the S fires itself toward the horizon as though launched from a great big elastic band
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There are currently only two Lotus Evoras in Australia, and I’m about to put 300 kilometres on the clock of what is one of the most talked about cars in years.
Problem is, I’ve drawn the shotgun position for the first 90-kilometre
From any angle, the Europa SE looks like a supercar.
Model Tested:
2009 Lotus Europa SE; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol; six-speed manual; coupe - $109,990*
CarAdvice Rating:
I'm heading towards the outskirts of Sydn
2008 Lotus Exige S Review
“Bell & Ross make precision watches for professionals operating in extreme conditions. Similarly, the Lotus Exige S Performance Pack, is a precision instrument capable of extreme speeds across any paved terrain"
2008 Lotus Elise S Review & Road Test
“It’s got a 1.8-litre engine lifted from a Toyota Corolla and yet there are precious few supercars which can out corner the Elise when you hit the ‘S’ bends”
Model Tested:
2008 Lotus