Verdict
A
Sports · UK · 2009-2021
Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora — spec data and generation history.
Years
2009-2021
Generations
1
Segment
Sports
Lotus's grown-up sports car — 2+2 (or 2-seat) coupe, mid-engine, Toyota 3.5 V6 power. Launched 2009 as a NA 276 bhp car, then S (supercharged 345 bhp), Sport 410 (410 bhp), GT410 (410 bhp), GT430 (430 bhp), and the run-out 400/410 Sport variants. Bonded-aluminium chassis (like every modern Lotus), six-speed manual or 6AT, RWD only. Replaced by the Emira in 2022. The most usable Lotus of the modern era — Elise refinement, Exige speed, and a back seat (sort of). GT430 is the cult money — 60 cars only at launch, $100k+ now.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2009-2021
Mk1
→
GT430 — 430 bhp, 0-60 in 3.7s.
Verdict
A
BHP
430
0–60
3.7 s
Top
196 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$41,000-$133,000
- + Mid-engine 2+2 — usable Lotus
- + Toyota 2GR-FE V6 reliable
- − Cabin Lotus-budget
- − Six-speed manual harsh shift
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2009-2021 · Mk1
- Toyota V6 charge-cooler pump
- Clutch slave cylinder
- Cabin trim wear
- Soft-top window wear (open-top variants)
Rivals
Porsche 911 · Porsche Cayman GT4 · Alpine A110 · Lotus Emira