"Lotus has got the Evora's stance just right: it straddles the boundary between aggression and prettiness."
I'm a lot more inclined to believe the 5+ time.Has anyone noticed the inconsistencies in 0-60 times? Everything I've read from Lotus states, under 5 seconds or 4.9 however, the magazines and Fifth Gear states anywhere from 4.8 to 5.1 :shrug:
With a 1st year 2000 car allocation for the world, Lotus won't make a dent in Porsche's market but at the same time, Lotus will have zero problems selling Evora's which would create demand--lets just hope they learned from the Elise and not over-produce the model to keep demand high.I'm a lot more inclined to believe the 5+ time.
So it looks like, yeah they liked it, but on the last paragraph it says the Porsche is a better buy due to pricing.
So why the reticence? Well, it boils down to the price. Even the rear seat-less '2+0' model is a few grand more expensive than the Porsche Cayman S, which would still be the sensible buy, despite slightly better fuel economy and emissions from the Lotus.
But that's OK. Lotus doesn't want to build as many cars as Porsche does, so you can bask in its exclusivity. And just look at it.
Agreed but in marketing, this is one of many factors to ensure the success of a new model and Lotus would do best to keep publishing sub 5 seconds performance.0-60 is overrated anyways, 5-60 is much more important IMO, and the evora should do decent in that with its midrange power
+10000000-60 is overrated anyways, 5-60 is much more important IMO, and the evora should do decent in that with its midrange power
4.8 - 5.1 sounds VERY consistant to me ?? :shrug:Has anyone noticed the inconsistencies in 0-60 times? Everything I've read from Lotus states, under 5 seconds or 4.9 however, the magazines and Fifth Gear states anywhere from 4.8 to 5.1 :shrug:
That 0.3 sure makes a difference!4.8 - 5.1 sounds VERY consistant to me ?? :shrug:
really? Thats inconsistent? .3 of a difference between different people testing a car. That time depends on getting everything the same every time. Get a slightly different surface with a different driver and of course it will result in a slightly different time. Plus, can you really tell if you made it to 60 in 5.1 instead of 4.8 seconds?Has anyone noticed the inconsistencies in 0-60 times? Everything I've read from Lotus states, under 5 seconds or 4.9 however, the magazines and Fifth Gear states anywhere from 4.8 to 5.1 :shrug:
Well, I agree it is all a little silly, but, a lot of people out there thrive on 0-60 times.Plus, can you really tell if you made it to 60 in 5.1 instead of 4.8 seconds?
I understand that, don't agree with it, but understand it. my point was more questioning calling 4.8-5.1 inconsistent.Well, I agree it is all a little silly, but, a lot of people out there thrive on 0-60 times.
Yes, that's inconsistent but I blame bad weather since we all know it was raining when the media drove the cars. I expect a more consistent 0-60 time once the editors are able to drive it in dry weather climate. My point however, "published" 0-60 times are usually .1 difference from the folks whom drive these vehicles so to see an inconsistencies of "published" times is what I was referring to. That's neither here nor there since weather is to blame but I also never noticed these inconsistencies with Porsche.really? Thats inconsistent? .3 of a difference between different people testing a car. That time depends on getting everything the same every time. Get a slightly different surface with a different driver and of course it will result in a slightly different time. Plus, can you really tell if you made it to 60 in 5.1 instead of 4.8 seconds?
So will there be an Evora at LOG? Are they in the country yet? Will Lotus be giving rides at the track day?I can't wait to see it in person. I guess I will in about 18 days though.
I know one sure fire way to find out.So will there be an Evora at LOG? Are they in the country yet? Will Lotus be giving rides at the track day?
