What do Evora 280 hp owners think about the Evora S ?

[Myfavedave]

I'm with you Justin, I wasn't blown away.

[Al]

Totally with Justin. A well driven NA will easily keep up or vice versa an S would never get past if out on the open roads. i.e. other than during track work.

[Bibs]

Go and drive an S again, perhaps they've been improved. This car is 6 months old but straight out of the garage so fully up to date.

I've just driven 5,000 miles in the NA so have a clue about that which is indeed a very fast car, but the S is mentally fast. Yes, when you're at the top of 2nd, 3rd and 4th you're doing the same speed but the time getting there and adventure screaming up through the gear is, in my experience and opinion, more fun and faster. The car feels more urgent, sounds better, is a little firmer and just feels, well, quicker.

[Justin182]

What mileage has the S done Bibs? And the NA?

[Bibs]

I took the NA from 10 to 15k, the S is on 5k.

[Cedwat]

Just to give some news: I decided not to decide for now.

I keep my 400 hp C5 Corvette manual gear Corvette and will continue to upgrade it.

The reason being: I am afraid of getting married with the very early model of the Evora (this one is a 2009 model). The price was okay at less than 50 keuros for a sports ratio all equipped model. I am also worried of all the little problems the car already had : boot not closing, dead alpine set, windows not closing, vibrating brakes ... All of this at the dealers' !

Let's see in two years if there are interesting deals to be made on improved models ....

Edited September 18, 2011 by Cedwat

[Stirling_Villeneuve]

I'm guessing most dealers will have ordered their MY12 demonstrators... anyone know if they're ordering the 280 or the S ?

I'd definitely want to check out both, I don't really want to spend the extra £10k and if I do it needs be worthwhile for everyday, non track type driving...

Edited September 18, 2011 by Stirling_Villeneuve

[Sven76]

Real world performance on a twisty B-road is almost identical, an we had dealership organized runs where I was sitting in my S behind a NA and it never felt that the NA is slower. It is on track and Autobahn where you will feel the difference.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Sven76

[Stirling_Villeneuve]

It is on track and Autobahn where you will feel the difference.

Autobahn or Motorway? There's about 100mph difference!

[Mikie711]

Came on this part of the forum to ask the same question, N/A or S. My reason is because there are some cracking deals around on '11 model year cars at moment due to the '12 cars being just round the corner and an urgent need by Lotus to shift stock I guess. Leaning towards an S but wondering if it is really worth the extra 10 (ish) K that they seem to command. Almost to much choice between colour, spec etc.

Having driven the initial launch spec cars and not had the pleasure of driving an S yet I may well settle for an N/A this time round. Prbably end up with a higher spec'd car that way. Startstones certainly seem to have plenty of stock cars which have all been spec'd quite highly, Premium, tech, reverse camera, diamond cut wheels etc. Just a question of getting the best deal.

Edited September 18, 2011 by Mikie711

[Justin182]

Sport pack is a must Mike!

[Mikie711]

What does that pack give you?

[insertaliashere]

"The Sports pack is available as an option on Evora (fitted as standard on Evora S). It provides switchable sports mode with sharper throttle response, increased rpm limit and sports DPM setting, Sports diffuser, Titanium sports exhaust tailpipe, Engine oil cooler, Cross-drilled brake discs, and red painted brake calipers."

The red calipers are new to MY12 cars.

[Justin182]

Mike if you are ever near Aberdeen you are welcome to come have a look around mine

[mdavies]

Mikie,

Unless you are already clear on the matter, re the NA, make sure you try both the standard and the CR gearbox before deciding.

Edited September 19, 2011 by mdavies

[Scotty C]

i think it might be too late

[Squidward]

I certainly would have sprung for the S had it been available then but looking back I can't image the hell I would have gone through waiting over a year for the S. The Evora 280, as it is, gave me every bit the performance I desired. The S provides a little more oomph, sure, but I am already very happy with the 280, and I wouldn't trade the last 15 months for anything...

[Mikie711]

Decision made, deal done watch this space

[insertaliashere]

Congrats! Pics when you take delivery

[Cedwat]

I certainly would have sprung for the S had it been available then but looking back I can't image the hell I would have gone through waiting over a year for the S. The Evora 280, as it is, gave me every bit the performance I desired. The S provides a little more oomph, sure, but I am already very happy with the 280, and I wouldn't trade the last 15 months for anything...

I love that!

Getting more and more important to DO things instead of THINKING about doing them as you get older ;-)

[Captain]

Real world performance on a twisty B-road is almost identical, an we had dealership organized runs where I was sitting in my S behind a NA and it never felt that the NA is slower. It is on track and Autobahn where you will feel the difference.

Completely with you, drove an S last month and felt the difference only above 120kph, long after my driving license was virtually lost, so I decided not to upgrade.

[Justin182]

Decision made, deal done watch this space

Congrats! S or NA?

[Mikie711]

NA, Aspen white, CR box, sports pack, stage 1 exhaust, forged alloys and custom tech pack. Take delivery next Friday. Going to be a long week.

Edited September 22, 2011 by Mikie711

[Bibs]

Congrats! Pics please

[Justin182]

Was that from Murrays? I had a nosey around a white one there the other day..