The 2011 Lotus Evora S is a Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve engine which outputs 345 hp @ 7000 rpm and is paired with 6-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2011 Lotus Evora S has cargo capacity of Liters and the vehicle weighs 1436 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2011 Lotus Evora S has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Rear park distance sensor and Rear view camera. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a Yes It has Cast alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 377 N.m of torque and a top speed of 258 km/h. The 2011 Lotus Evora S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 13 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.6 L/100km in the city and 7.6 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 88,000
| Name | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $ 88,000 | |
| Body | Coupe | |
| Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve | |
| Power | 345 hp @ 7000 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 4 Seats | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission | |
| Cargo Space | L | |
| Maximum Cargo Space | L | |
| Wheel Type | Cast alloy wheels | |
| Series | Evora S | |
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 345 HP | |
| Torque | 377 N.m | |
| Top Speed | 258 km/h | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5.3 s | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | |
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 14.6 L/100km | |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 7.6 L/100km | |
| Gear Type | auto | |
| Weight | 1,442 KG | |
| Brand | Lotus | |
| Model | Evora | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 13.0 s | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 176.5 km/h | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 21.6 s | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 198.6 km/h | |
| Modifications (MODS) | ||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 |
| Used Condition | Trade In Price | Private Party Price | Dealer Retail Price |
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The 2011 Lotus Evora is the world's only four-seat midengine sports car. Super-sharp handling and impressive acceleration are the order of the day, but the catch is that the rear seats are essentially there for decoration.

Adding comfort and convenience to a sports car is never an easy task. It's considerably more difficult when applied to Lotus, a niche automaker that turns out some of the most entertaining yet punishing and impractical cars ever made. The 2011 Lotus Evora sets out to do just that by offering more room and refinement without sacrificing too much athleticism in the process.

Though it can hardly be considered spacious, the Evora is considerably larger inside and out than its Elise and Exige counterparts. It also costs about $ 12,000 more, but for the money you get two rear seats and a much nicer interior. All this makes the Evora the only midengine four-seater on the road, but just barely, because those rear seats are incredibly small.

All of the Evora's added niceties also come at the expense of weight, as this car weighs 50 percent more than the Elise. But at around 3,000 pounds, the Evora is certainly no porker. To deal with the added tonnage, a Toyota V6 replaces the Toyota inline-4 seen in the rest of the current Lotus line. This year, Lotus also goes a step further with the V6 by supercharging it for the new Evora S, and there's an optional automatic transmission as well.

At the end of the day, the 2011 Lotus Evora can keep up with its Elise and Exige stablemates just fine. And it accomplishes this feat with a much quieter cabin and a more comfortable ride quality. If you disregard the rear seats (and really, you should: they're terrible) the Evora's closest competitors all hail from Porsche.

Despite only being offered with two seats, the 2011 Porsche Cayman's midengine layout, exceptional handling and price make it the most obvious alternative. Should you need four actually usable seats, the 2011 BMW M3 offers incredible performance and handling, with an impressive amount of practicality as well. None of these are as engaging as the Evora, though, and with new 2+2 models from Lotus on the horizon, this level of driver engagement might be in jeopardy. We'd suggest acting sooner rather than later if a Lotus Evora is on your wish list.

The 2011 Lotus Evora is a four-seat sports car that is offered in base and Evora S trim levels.

Standard equipment includes cast-aluminum wheels, bi-xenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, air-conditioning, leather-upholstered front seats, cloth-upholstered rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power windows, a leather-wrapped gearshift knob and handbrake, a trip computer and a CD/MP3 player with iPod integration and auxiliary audio jack.

There are three main option groups available. The Premium package adds accent lighting, a center armrest, heated front seats, premium floor mats and leather trim throughout the cabin. The Sport package features selectable sport modes, enhanced throttle response, a higher rpm limit, a rear underbody diffuser, titanium exhaust tips and cross-drilled brake rotors with black-painted calipers. The Technology package includes cruise control, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth and an upgraded stereo with DVD playback, a 7-inch touchscreen display, navigation and a USB port. A SuedeTex option adds faux suede interior trim elements.

Stand-alone options include a sports ratio gearbox, a rearview camera, power-folding mirrors, various wheel options, clear paint protection film and a premium audio system. Buyers can also opt to delete the rear seats in favor of a rear parcel area.

The Evora S receives more power thanks to its supercharged engine, and the powertrain also features an exhaust bypass valve that opens in Sport mode, a heavy-duty clutch and a close-ratio transmission. Also included are all the items from the Sport package along with a sportier suspension tune and a more aggressive rear aero diffuser.

The 2011 Lotus Evora is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter Toyota V6 that produces 276 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The only standard transmission is a traditional six-speed manual, with a push-button six-speed automatic with shift paddles available as an option. The Evora S gains a supercharger and increases power output to 345 hp and 295 lb-ft or torque.

Lotus estimates the 0-60-mph run at around 4.9 seconds for the base Evora, with a stated top speed of 162 mph. The Evora S should hit 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and top out at 172 mph. Just as impressive as the performance numbers is the fuel efficiency; the Evora is expected to achieve 17 mpg city/27 mpg highway for the standard manual, while the sport gearbox should get 1 mpg more in the city.

The 2010 Lotus Evora is noticeably sparse when it comes to safety equipment. Antilock brakes and traction/stability control are included, but no type of side airbags are available.

The 2011 Lotus Evora is most at home on tight, twisting roads. Like its smaller Elise and Exige cousins, the Evora knifes through turns with uncommon precision and otherworldly levels of grip. Unlike the Elise, however, the Evora provides a relatively serene cabin with few squeaks and rattles, plenty of sound insulation and a suspension that reduces pothole effects to "normal" car standards.

Power is plentiful throughout the rev range and the transmission features well-spaced gears to make the most of the V6's output. Steering feel is as good as it gets for any car, and the power steering makes maneuvering in tight spots effortless.

The Evora's interior is quite a departure from the hard-core sports cars in the Lotus lineup, sporting a modern cockpit with rich leather surfaces, carpeting and significantly more creature comforts than what's offered in the Elise and Exige. The relatively few knobs and buttons are within easy reach and are elegantly styled and placed.

Entry and exit from the front seats are much more civilized than in the Elise or Exige, thanks to a shorter and narrower side sill and larger door openings. Once seated, there is significantly more space up front -- enough to comfortably accommodate 6-foot-plus adults. Unfortunately, though, the front wheelwell intrudes on foot space. As a result, the clutch pedal is shifted an inch or so to the right, which can be awkward for some drivers. We had bigger issues with the lack of a functional dead pedal, however. A small ledge that can only fit a few toes is all that is provided, and its placement is painfully uncomfortable.

The rear seats don't fare any better, and are really no more than an upholstered package shelf with seatbelts. Rear space is almost nonexistent, and may even be uncomfortable for small children. In a pinch, these seats might come in handy, but we'd probably opt for the rear-seat delete. Rear visibility is laughable, but fortunately, a rearview camera is available as an option. As for the trunk, Lotus claims the Evora can hold up to 5.7 cubic feet but its narrow shape drastically limits what you can store back there. Strangely enough, the Elise's trunk, which can hold only 4.0 cubes, more easily accommodates bulkier items because of its wider shape.




| Engine | Standard in Trim | Power | Torque | Fuel Consumption - City | Fuel Consumption - Highway | 0-100 km/h | Quarter Mile | Half Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve | Base | 276 hp @ 6400 rpm | 377 N.m | 13.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve - Supercharge | S | 345 hp @ 7000 rpm | 377 N.m | 14.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km | 5.3 s | 13.0 s | 21.6 s |
| 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve | Base | 276 hp @ 6400 rpm | 377 N.m | 12.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km | 6.2 s | 14.0 s | 23.3 s |
| 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve | S | 345 hp @ 7000 rpm | 377 N.m | 14.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 s | 13.0 s | 21.6 s |
| 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve | Base | 276 hp @ 6400 rpm | 377 N.m | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km | 6.0 s | 13.9 s | 23.0 s |
| AM/FM stereo radio | AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack |
|---|---|
| Air Conditionning | Air conditioning |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Option) | UConnect hands-free communication system with Bluetooth |
| Courtesy Dome Light (Option) | Accent lighting |
| Cruise Control (Option) | Yes |
| Navigation System (Option) | Navigation system with touch-screen |
| Number of Speakers | 4 speakers |
| Number of Speakers (Option) | 4 speakers including subwoofer |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Outlet | 2 12-volt power outlets |
| Power Windows | Yes |
| Premium Sound System | Alpine audio system |
| Premium Sound System (Option) | Alpine Imprint dynamic EQ system |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Single CD | CD/MP3/WMA player |
| Special Feature | IPod integration |
| Special Feature (Option) | DVD+R/+RW/MP3/AAC/DivX Playback |
| Special Features (Option) | Leather trimmed tailgate insert panel |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt steering wheel |
| Trunk/Hatch Operation | Remote trunk release |
| Curb Weight | 1436 kg |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg |
| Height | 1223 mm |
| Length | 4342 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2575 mm |
| Width | 1848 mm |
| Door Handles | Body-color door handles |
|---|---|
| Exterior Decoration (Option) | Black painted brake calipers |
| Exterior Folding Mirrors (Option) | Power-folding outside mirrors |
| Exterior Mirror Colour | Body-color outside mirrors |
| Front Spoiler | Front spoiler |
| Headlight Type | Bi-xenon headligjhts |
| Headlights Headlight Washers | Headlight washers |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Heated outside mirrors |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors |
| Rear Spoiler | Body-color rear spoiler |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes |
| Door Trim (Option) | Leather door trim |
|---|---|
| Driver Info Center | Driver information center |
| Floor Console (Option) | Leather floor console |
| Floor Mats (Option) | Front floor mats |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Sport bucket front seats |
| Hand Brake Leather Trim | Leather-wrapped handbrake lever |
| Number of Cup Holders | 2 cupholders |
| Seat Trim | Recaro Leather seats |
| Shifter Knob Trim | Leather-wrapped shift knob |
| Special Feature (Option) | Leather front center armrest |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Trip Computer | Yes |
| Engine Name | 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Transmission (Option) | Sport 6-speed manual transmission |
| Body | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC 24-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.6 (Manual City)7.6 (Manual Highway) |
| Power | 345 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Anti-lock brakes |
|---|---|
| Anti-Theft Alarm | Alarm system |
| Brake Assist | Brake assist |
| Brake Type | 4-wheel disc |
| Child Seat Anchor | ISOFIX child seat anchors |
| Driver Airbag | Driver-side front airbag |
| Electronic brake force distribution | Electronic brake force distrbution |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Rear park distance sensor |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger-side front airbag |
| Rear View Camera | Rear view camera |
| Stolen Vehicle Recovery | Stolen Vehicle Recovery |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent front suspension |
| Front Tires | 225/40ZR18 |
| Power Steering | Lotus-tuned Power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Yes |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Rear Tires | 255/35ZR19 rear tires |
| Special feature | Lotus Dynamic Performance Management |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Yes |
| Wheel Type | Cast alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type (Option) | Stealth Grey Alloy Wheels |
The Lotus Evora S takes everything that is good about the standard Evora and adds more power. Read the full review along and see test numbers and photos at Car and Driver.
Motor Trend reviews the 2011 Lotus Evora where consumers can find detailed information on specs, fuel economy, transmission and safety. Find local 2011 Lotus Evora prices online.
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