TLF Lotus Evora Long Term Test

[Justin182]

Now its classed as limited edition

[TLF News]

Moving on up

[Justin182]

Nice read again Bibs. Is it Chrome or Burnt? I look at one pic, and think CO, then look at another and think BO?

I think the silver wheels really suit it. Strange as I didnt like them on mine when I saw it. Maybe its the style of them.

I actually looked into a swap to a MY12 S recently, but the trade in value was shockingly low, so looks like I won't be moving!

[Myfavedave]

I'd say Burnt Orange, it's got a hint of brown about it

[Bibs]

Since re-arranging the front of the orange (burnt) Evora using a small Norfolk deer it's gone back to the factory to be repaired. To make things easier, rather than having to head back up in a few days to pick it up I've been swapped into another of the press fleet, older but higher specced being fully optioned and it's a stunning colour, perhaps my favourite yet!

http://www.thelotusforums.com/7637/latest-news/lotus-evora-long-term-test/lotus-evora-long-term-test-all-change/

[Justin182]

Laser?

[Simon350S]

Looking good

[DVR]

Aha, a deer was the reason for the switch. In pictures I adored Laser blue. Last week I test drove an S and it happened to be Laser blue. Not bad looking at all but not for me. Prefer it on paper. Ardent red for me (I think). My test car:

[Al]

I'll say it because it's not yours and only a demo, but horrible wheels now seen out on the road in UK sunlight for the first time. Far too fussy, but then I have never liked a multispoke wheel on any car ever. (my old favourite were the old 4 spoke then 5 spoke Revolutions - who remembers them?) Much prefer Bibs new ones of the newer styles, although I still like the original alloys the best and not coz I have 2 sets!

[mayevora]

I still wonder how the Evora manages to look a totally different car in so many differing colors. Probably because of it's shape/lines and curves and the way the light catches it.

[RJB]

Not getting those wheels at all! and prefer Persian to Laser Blue but then I would

[DVR]

Agreed on the wheels, the car looked horrible with them. It destroyed the magic. I didn't say anything to the dealer about it as it was a factory demo car. So it was not his spec to begin with.

[insertaliashere]

Bibs,

Are the wheels on your test car, the gray 19/20s? Or are they the diamond finish?

[amoss]

Bibs burnt orange car is now available to purchase at Westover Sports Cars.

[Bibs]

That's a lovely car, cheap too

[amoss]

I agree it looks good and a great price.

[Vulcan Grey]

is that with or without venison?

[robcarter]

Great to see there was no mention of the deer incident. Maybe better to wait for the Laser blue one having borrowed one from Parky at the weekend.

[TLF News]

Supercharger!

[Justin182]

Again, good read. I like the Laser Blue, although I'm a bit bias as my Exige was LB.

Must disagree on the price part though, thats £70k for the S (well-spec'd). I paid more than £15k less than that for my NA (Also well spec'd).. Quite a difference!

I wish Lotus would release a roadster, or an S version of the GTE.. It looks ace!

[JAWS]

Must disagree on the price part though, thats £70k for the S (well-spec'd). I paid more than £15k less than that for my NA (Also well spec'd).. Quite a difference!

+1

The CR box is also standard on the N/A too, so it's only the sport pack you get FOC on the 'S' now.

[robcarter]

Good write-up. Honest and clear about the difference. Will look forward to driving both back to back when we come to buy in 2012. Also have a soft spot for LB as you can see from our old Elise!

[TLF News]

Here's the new TLF Long Term Test Evora. It's the IPS model! After six months in manual Evoras we're spending the next six in automatics, check the website soon for our first update on the 'Intelligent Precision Shift' Evora. http://www.4lot.us/evora

[Justin182]

Is it an S?

[Bibs]

This is the NA, it's tres quick! I believe I'll spend the last 3 months in an S IPS (unless there's a GTE with my name on it )