Evora dimensions vs. Esprit dimensions - LotusTalk

MickOpalak · 07-07-2009, 11:04 AM

Has anyone bothered to compare the two to see how much taller/shorter, wider/thinner or longer/shorter the cars are? They look like their wheelbases would be very close.

swaq · 07-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Here you are, all dimensions are in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth:

2004 Esprit
wheelbase - 95.3
length - 172
width - 74.1
height - 45.3
ground clearance - 4.1

Evora
wheelbase - 101.4
length - 170.9
width - 72.8
height - 48.1
ground clearance - 4.7

dickedup · 07-10-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swaq

Here you are, all dimensions are in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth:

2004 Esprit
wheelbase - 95.3
length - 172
width - 74.1
height - 45.3
ground clearance - 4.1

Evora
wheelbase - 101.4
length - 170.9
width - 72.8
height - 48.1
ground clearance - 4.7

Have to admire her everytime I step out into the garage.

And were you aware that the Esprit has a Lotus-designed and built boosted V-8 engine while the Evora has a V-6 out of a Toyota Camry?

GabbaGabbaHey · 07-10-2009, 05:02 PM

found these pics on the Evoraforum.com

Chris Mackey · 07-10-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickedup

And were you aware that the Esprit has a Lotus-designed and built boosted V-8 engine while the Evora has a V-6 out of a Toyota Camry?

I don't like the Evora, either, but they are different cars meant to appeal to different markets.

Oh wait. I bet you knew that. Trolling again?

...m... · 07-10-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swaq

Here you are, all dimensions are in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth:

Evora
wheelbase - 101.4
length - 170.9
width - 72.8
height - 48.1
ground clearance - 4.7

...really?..fast forward to the 3.08 mark...

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swaq · 07-10-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...m...

...really?..fast forward to the 3.08 mark...

120 mm according to grouplotus.com
Evora dimensions

Perhaps they don't count the mudflaps.

Bibs · 07-11-2009, 04:17 AM

^ That black car sure looks pretty

lotusforsale · 07-11-2009, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickedup

And were you aware that the Esprit has a Lotus-designed and built boosted V-8 engine while the Evora has a V-6 out of a Toyota Camry?

True enough, the Esprit was indeed far from perfect. Thanks for pointing that out.

dickedup · 07-11-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Mackey

I don't like the Evora, either, but they are different cars meant to appeal to different markets.

Oh wait. I bet you knew that. Trolling again?

What else you got in your haversack today?

dickedup · 07-11-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusforsale

True enough, the Esprit was indeed far from perfect. Thanks for pointing that out.

My very first Esprit was about the same vintage as your old one. My current '98 is truly a sweet ride.

Weird what 14 years make.

sebvelez · 07-23-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickedup

Have to admire her everytime I step out into the garage.

And were you aware that the Esprit has a Lotus-designed and built boosted V-8 engine while the Evora has a V-6 out of a Toyota Camry?

The Esprit is a great car, but frankly after owning one for 10 years... I was getting a little tired with the "reliability" and fragile nature of the V8 and specially the gearbox. Just traded mine in last week for a sweet Elise, and couldn't be happier. I guess to some of us the "Toyota" in these new cars is actually a good thing...

gospeedv8 · 07-23-2009, 01:55 PM

Yeah, you are so right, bibs

Here's a pic from both cars parking next to another.

gospeedv8 · 07-23-2009, 01:56 PM

S**t!!! Where is the pic?? Where is the pic??

Ahhhh... here it is.

spectre · 07-23-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ...m...

...really?..fast forward to the 3.08 mark...

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Black is the only color that car looks good in as it hides some of the roof lines and it looks fantastic!!!

Andrew C · 07-25-2009, 03:56 PM

Esprit and Evora together

Hello Kitty · 07-25-2009, 05:16 PM

Hmmm... the Esprit looks better than the Evora.

billt · 08-12-2009, 07:51 AM

I like 'em both! For a 30 year old design the Esprit still looks amazingly well so I'll hold on to what I've got for now.

Alphonse · 08-12-2009, 08:28 AM

Give me an Esprit, wingless prefered.

def · 08-12-2009, 05:15 PM

white evora with gunmetal wheels

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swaq posts++; Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon -> Arizona Posts: 526	Here you are, all dimensions are in inches and rounded to the nearest tenth: 2004 Esprit wheelbase - 95.3 length - 172 width - 74.1 height - 45.3 ground clearance - 4.1 Evora wheelbase - 101.4 length - 170.9 width - 72.8 height - 48.1 ground clearance - 4.7 __________________ SwaqValley.com Checklist: Graduate (check), Marriage (check), Employment (check), House/Garage (check), Increase wealth (in progress), Lotus Elise or Rossion Q1?

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gospeedv8 Just add lightness ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hohenems Posts: 156	Yeah, you are so right, bibs Here's a pic from both cars parking next to another. __________________ `69 Lotus Type 61FF, `77 Lotus Elite 504, `92 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Type 110, `96 Lotus Esprit V8, `97 Lotus Elise, `98 Lotus Elise, ...

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gospeedv8 Just add lightness ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hohenems Posts: 156	S**t!!! Where is the pic?? Where is the pic?? Ahhhh... here it is. Attached Images __________________ `69 Lotus Type 61FF, `77 Lotus Elite 504, `92 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Esprit SE, `93 Lotus Type 110, `96 Lotus Esprit V8, `97 Lotus Elise, `98 Lotus Elise, ...

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Andrew C Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 10	Esprit and Evora together Attached Images

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GabbaGabbaHey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 761	found these pics on the Evoraforum.com

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Bibs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 77	^ That black car sure looks pretty

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Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 567	Hmmm... the Esprit looks better than the Evora.

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billt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 16	I like 'em both! For a 30 year old design the Esprit still looks amazingly well so I'll hold on to what I've got for now.

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Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 913 Images: 10	Give me an Esprit, wingless prefered.

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	white evora with gunmetal wheels __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

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