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Originally Posted by Simba
I would say comparing it to a Cayman S is somewhat disingenuous-- it sets the bar very high for Lotus, and I don't know that they'll be quite there with a composite body and 1. relatively uninspiring Toyota lump.
The Cayman is a superb car, and while I've no doubt Lotus will do better at turn-in and steering feel, as well as probably brake feel and overall chassis dynamics, they've got a rather high hurdle to clear so far as fit and finish, interior quality and 2. reliability are concerned. Also, of particular interest to me will be how the Evora suspension manages to cope with vastly different loading characteristics. (e.g. with three pax in it)
I'll reserve judgement until I've had a chance to drive one, but, 3. I don't see the Evora in its launch trim eating many Cayman sales. They really should have harked it as what it is, a car that currently doesn't exist in the marketplace.
4. Now, if they'd come out with a 350+++ horse S/C or turbo version out of the gate, and kept the price point in the same ballpark, that would likely turn a few of the more enthusiastical people away from the entry level P-cars.
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If I may,
1. The relatively low cost maintenance of the Toyota lump is inspiring enough.
2. Porsche engines are "somewhat" reliable but Toyota's are much more.
3. Of course not, with only 600-800 cars planned for the US, there's no way Lotus would make a dent to Porsche's market but then again, Lotus does not want to and with so few coming, there's no doubt all will sell.
4. A few enthusiastical people will still gravitate to the Evora because of looks and exclusivity without starting off the gate with a 350+ hp version but marketing wise, you are always better off to come out with your lower hp version first as is the practice with every manufacturer including Porsche.