It looks like it'll be a pretty nice car.
But why Lotus didn't just go with the Lexus IS350 version of the same V6 (306hp right out of the box - before the Lotus tuners get their hands on it) is a mystery...
Unless Lotus is avoiding moving the mid-market model too up-market where it would compete with the upcoming new Esprit (similar to Porsche's longstanding philosophy).
The Evora and Esprit will share the same platform (though modded for the Esprit), and supposedly also future Astons - the VVA (Versatile Vehicle Architecture).
Like most things Lotus, it's sure to be something interesting. Probably mid-summer before any are in stateside showrooms.
Last edited by Lil bastard; 12-30-2008 at 08:41 AM.
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