Lotus Evora Launch Edition 2009

Rare opportunity to own a limited model

1 of 4 Carbon Grey with black leather. Only 87 Launch Editions sold in the UK.

3.5 V6 VVT-i Naturally Aspirated – lower road tax band

6 speed Manual

2+2 with rear seats

58k miles

The Launch Edition:

Was the highest specification Evora: 2+2 models with Premium, Sport & Tech Packs:

-Premium pack adds accent lighting, upgrade interior trim: extended leather on the sills, lower dash, doors, rear seats and arm rest.

-Sport pack provides a sharper throttle response and increased rev limit, with a switchable Sports button/ mode and a sports diffuser.

-Tech pack adds double din stereo, reversing camera, parking sensors and cruise control meaning the car can easily be used for daily duties if desired. Also adds tyre pressure monitoring, Bluetooth and nav.

Additional extras and options worth £k’s:

– Exhaust c. £1.5k Lotus Sports Stage 1 lightweight exhaust and decat third pipe adds a bit of volume; to my ears is fantastic.

– Sports Racer roof look is painted black, not a cheap wrap so looks lovely and glossy, superb combination with the grey body c.£1k

– 18/19 black Forged Alloys c.£3k

– Matching Michelin with good tread

– Lotus special edition mats

– Electric power folding side mirrors

-bi-xenon

-body colour door handles

– Private plate negotiable c.£600 EV02A LE (Evora Launch Edition); perfect for the car and lots of compliments

Further:

– 2 original remote keys

– Fully stamped service book (please see history below of the stamps)

– Clutch change was done c.2018

– Air Con, which is nice and cold

Stamped Service book records:

1,471 11/01/2010 Lotus Grange

10,544 23/09/2010 Lotus Silverstone

26,446 28/02/2012 Lotus Silverstone

37,765 20/05/2013 Lotus Silverstone

42,545 25/03/2014 Lotus Silverstone

44,480 05/05/2015 Lotus Silverstone

46,877 20/02/2018 Lotus Silverstone

48,405 15/12/2019 Hexagon

54,997 03/12/2020 Lotus Hangar 111
57,642 14/07/2022 Williams Lotus

Latest service at July 2022:By renowned Lotus specialist, Williams Automobiles – The award winning British car dealer: Vehicle Health Check all Green (wheels, tyres, battery, bodywork, brakes, drive belts, exhaust, lights, suspension, windscreen, cooling system, steering and driveline) with no recommendations. This really shows the cleanliness of the car and ready to be enjoyed by lucky new owner. Backed up by a Maintenance Schedule and all OK Road Test, signed by Williams Lotus.

Information about wheels:

Evora 18/19” Forged Alloys. Great condition, no kerb damage. Colour compliments the car. These wheels are 1kg per wheel lighter than the standard Evora cast wheels, thus reducing unsprung weight.  Personally I wanted to avoid standard alloys on looks alone and the 19/20 being less practical and uncomfortable ride, with thinner tyres.

Summary

Overall lovely condition, lotus enthusiast owned; regularly detailed by myself (snow foam, hand dried, polished and waxed)

This intended to be a keeper, but change in circumstances; and so has limited my usage.

Garaged, dry weather use only and run on super unleaded in my ownership.

The NA is a good mix of performance and economy. Unlike the supercharger this is in the lower tax band, cheaper to run, maintain and insurance (I pay sub £300); I’ve had 37mpg on a 150 mile journey.

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Updated listing

Price reduced and willing to accept near offers.

One of the lower priced 2+2 over the last 12 months (not opening a debate, I’m fully aware it’s not the lowest) ; believe it reflects current pricing and taking into account the following which I think stands out from the others, in addition to being a genuine enthusiast owned (must be seen to be appreciated): 

- lovely colour combination, carbon grey, black interior and glossy finish black sports racer roof (not a wrap); and in good condition inside and out (obviously with some age related minor marks). 

OEM+ extras:
- black forged unmarked wheels

- lotus sports stage 1 exhaust with 3rd decat (standard exhaust is disappointing and quality of this is good as shown in photo)
- negotiable private plate, timeless and matches the car; Evora Launch Edition

- updated gear shifter (original included)

- rare lotus evora mats

- original oem launch edition plaque on door sill

- clutch changed in 2018 at c.10k miles ago

- I’m not into music or quality, but speakers and tweeters have been upgraded by previous owner; which are suppose to be better than factory 

Reason for selling:

- no I’m not looking at Emira

- this was a long term keeper, as it replaced a rare JDM car I loved for over 6 years, but work (post covid and employer is now expecting less hybrid and more office days) and life style changes means I get little chance to fully enjoy. Family/ kids/ pet/ hobbies/ home DIY taking priority for now. 

- Without avoidance of doubt, if looking at entry +2 current valuation, there is a nice Aqua Marine on eBay and a very lovely forum member Orange one; I’ll be looking for a little bit more for the points above. 
 

- fully aware it can be daunting to buy at this price range privately, but I can share my personal details of Professional Via LinkedIn and also a volunteer junior coach to a local sports club

Edited October 8, 20222 yr by Celica

Price reduction

Sensible offers and this weekend is free for viewings