2020 Lotus Evora Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Some people might look at the 2020 Lotus Evora and call it old fashioned. Lotus fans, on the other hand, would call it a driver’s car refreshingly devoid of the electronics that wedge themselves between man and machine in today’s performance cars. Now called the Evora GT, this mildly tweaked version of the Evora replaces the old Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410, adding more power while still bringing the same raw, uncompromised driving experience.
The engine in the Evora remains a 3.5-liter V6 of humble Toyota Camry origins, but given an Edelbrock supercharger for more power. The Evora GT makes 416 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. Lotus also claims more downforce in this model (141 pounds total), thanks to a new front lip and exit ducts above the wheel arches. A 6-speed manual comes standard but a 6-speed automatic is available. What probably will be a popular option is the $8,000 titanium exhaust, which saves 22 pounds of weight and makes a better sound.
The 0-60 mph sprint takes 3.8 seconds and the Evora GT will reach 188 mph. There are faster cars, especially in the Evora’s price bracket, but a Lotus has always been more about the driving experience than the numbers on paper. It rides on Lotus' trademark bonded aluminum chassis and comes standard with Eibach springs, Bilstein dampers, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, which all factor into this car being a flat-cornering canyon carver. The Evora GT wears a carbon composite for many of its body panels, but an available Carbon Pack adds more carbon fiber for the roof panel and other components for a weight savings of 49 pounds.
The inside of the 2020 Evora isn’t quite as spartan as a full-blown race car, but it’s about as close as one can get in this day and age. There is an Alpine stereo, as well as air conditioning and a small 7.0-inch infotainment screen, but otherwise, it’s all about the business of driving. Drivers get a flat-bottom steering wheel, aluminum shifter, and clear analog gauges. The Evora GT is available in 2+2 or two-seat configurations.
Lotus, having gone under new ownership in 2017 and having just released its ambitious Evija electric hypercar, is sticking to its roots with the driver-focused Evora. But it is likely to remain a niche model for the British carmaker. The Evora isn’t cheap. The upcoming C8 Corvette will do more for less money, and Porsche’s Cayman GT4 is an obvious alternative for track-focused buyers. That said, the Evora is one of the few cars remaining that puts driving ahead of almost everything else, and it deserves a lot of credit for that.
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Alpine · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.6 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.8 · Rear brake width: 1.26 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: integrated exhaust · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 2
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Parking sensors: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent