Porsche 911 Carrera S Vs Lotus Evora GT410 Sport | Carfection 4K
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Henry Catchpole compares the new 992 generation Porsche 911 Carrera S against the car he believes to be one of its closest rivals, the Lotus Evora GT410 Sport.
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It's really hard to pick a car to go up against the legendary 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S (992 Generation) but the Lotus Evora is about right 2+2 sportscar in the right price bracket. Seems about right.
My mind says 911, my heart says Evora and my wife says neither.
But who makes the money though?
Time to dump the wife, and live the life!!
My mind says 911, my wife says 911, but my bank account says public transportation 🤣
@@mexykpietrov lol
boring wife
With the Evora in Sport or Race mode, the exhaust button works backwards (ie. pressing it will shut the valve)
Yes... you missed out on the best exhaust sounds
I like your vids bro
It still opens above 4'000 rpm though.
I have owned an Evora 400 and currently own a 911. The 911 is certainly more civilized for dinner dates and loaning to friends, but there is absolutely no question what I would take on a break-neck Sunday evening drive through country roads: the Evora.
you loan your 911 to friends? Where can I signup to be your friend?
Yeah, I would like to sign the contract too
Nah I prefer the Evora. Friends are expensive to keep, and heavy.
Called Forza.
Lotus all day long and a British company.
Could you put together a series of films for the 911 similar to how you did for the M3 generations . That would be ace!😎
would take much much more time tho considering the sheer number of special editions
pharaon gaming Well yes.. and no. If you pick only the best one from each generation, thats 7, 8 cars?
Even less if you focus on Turbo versions, which I am sure they won’t do.
Check out Everyday Driver, they have done generation films for the 911.
Drazen Budis well yes, but actually no
Do the GT3 or GT3 RS
I own a 964, I have worked in Porsches legal department, I own Porsche stocks, the 911 has been my favourite sports car for as long as I can remember.
But honestly? I think I'd take the Lotus Evora. Because it's just everything that used to make a 911 a great sports car. The 911 got soft. It's nowadays tainted by compromise for the sake of comfort and an easy, inviting attitude. It's become the casual's sports car. The Evora on the other hand remained pure and enthusiastic in character, which gives it an air of nobility that the 911 just doesn't have anymore.
both are great brands..
As much as I love the 992, I must hand it to the Evora for holding its own against the Porsche. Not many cars can do that.
Well said
It’s a Camry engine and I love it.
The 911 is just so good at everything. Extremely accomplished car imho
The 911 model line is the greatest to ever exist. Every generation just gets better and better. The styling only changes slightly to show a gradual evolution.
You right +1
They only need to move the engine to the right place.
Some are great, some are a bit boring.
@@emmanuelperrina6105 They tried to do a shift towards that, but the 911 sold better
Lotus Evora for me! Love this video, guys. It is super nice to see a direct comparison between my two 'realistic dream car'.
Just fantastic work Henry. Wow. If I had to choose it would be the Lotus Evora without hesitation. Manual, power steering with feel, sound, everything. The 992 is a digital video game. Only letting you feel and know what it wants you to. It drives and you are along for the ride. Very much the opposite for the Evora. The Evora is a tool and can paint with the best of them depending on the artist. Bliss
Excellent summary.
Lovely video, as always, Henry. I noticed that in each clip of you driving the Porsche, you had a bit of furrow in your brow with a certain sharpening of the eyes, as if trying to find words that would present the 992 well to the audience. I also noticed that in each clip of you driving the Evora, your eyes had a visible sparkle and your words had to form against the curl of an assertive smile. Telling.
Henry reviewed cars, you reviewed Henry.
Telling.
@@iHaveTheDocuments, yes, I did. We watch the video to get Henry's opinion on things. Non-verbal communication is powerful. I thought the non-verbal reaction to each car was the more insightful, as to how each car made him feel.
Telling
Brian Douglas I think that’s a great observation
And in his summary there’s a distinct tact in not picking a winner whilst generally suggesting areas of improvement for the Porsche, translation: Evora won me over but I can’t you that
You may feel that you're sat in something more special when you're sat inside looking at your gorgeous Porsche interior and switchgear but I can assure you when you're out driving you realise quite quickly how special your Evora really is as many stop, stare and point at your Evora.
That's cool if you're buying a car for ypurself so that others like it... but if you're buying a car primarily for personal enjoyment wtf do I care what other ppl think if it's good/better than other car to me.
@@JohnyMcNeal I guess the point I'm trying to make is that the Porsche is without doubt the better put together machine and the inside is definitely a step above, but the Lotus is the more striking car to look at. The Lotus wins though on steering feel and as a driver's car (I believe) so it's all horses for courses really.
You have to ask why people stop and look. For me I would stop and look simply because Lotus (of any flavor) are unicorns in most of the US. I am not particularly enamored with the exterior styling of the Evora and the interior,,, well that's a big fail. That being said I would not cross shop these 2 cars. My 997.2 C2S in Porsche Racing Green gets a ton of looks, not because it's a Porsche but because the color is another unicorn.
@@bobohara3974 Absolutely, with the Evora comes scarcity value but there's no doubting that the Porsche is relatively subdued in the looks department and blends in to everyday traffic more, regardless of the colour. For most that's one of beautiful things about owning a 911 or so I'm lead to believe anyway.
@@ephancock When I spend that kind of money, exclusivity is a must. The 911 shape is very common so you can park one at Home Depot and not worry that a crowd will gather, but after renting a McLaren 570S and even a BMW i8, I can attest to the joy of having something that is enjoyable to drive AND very unique/special. The added bonus with the Evora is that its drivetrain will almost certainly be more reliable than that of Porsche.
I'd take the Lotus. More of a sports car while the 911 is more focused on being an all rounder.
I know this is an old comment but isn’t a sports car’s premise to be “sporty”? I’m willing to bet the 911 would smoke the lotus on any track... or street. Therefore the feel might be unique or different but the better sports car is the 911
"weighing in at 93,000 pounds"
Glad I'm not the only one!
The new 911 has gotten heavier... a lot heavier
He means the price in British Pounds Sterling - poor choice of words: ‘weighing in’. 🙄
@@CutcliffePaul Pretty sure everyone understood what he meant.
@@CutcliffePaul Seriously dude?
I cross shopped the two (997 and Evora s sr) and bought the Evora. I think they are directly comparable and like me others will because we want the back seats for our kids.
Yes, especially considering the Evora was priced closer to the Boxster/Cayman.
The idea of direct feedback for each point is pure Genius! And Henry delivering top class as ever! Thx carfection!
"Weighing in at 93,000 pounds?" That's not going to get to 60 all that quickly, is it?
Still a stickler for the pure Lotus, the only one in the market staying true to it´s principles.
principles? 😂
The Exige fits your description better.
Breaking down and poorly made is not a principle - it's a failing.
@@ngc-fo5te it’s only failing because it’s hard to make money off of trying to stay true to a true drivers car. That’s why there is hydraulic steering, option for manual transmission, no suspension setting, tries to be light, and analog gauges. Porsche tries to be this but they have a larger audience to please, so while they are superb and are one of the best cars to buy, they lack some qualities that make it a true drivers car, with some qualities being, getting heavier, more electronically controlled functions, and less noise. The feature they could have had have to be sacrificed to meet the market and ultimately make the perfect car. In conclusion Lotus is not perfect and could be way better, but Porsche built the perfect car at the expense of true drivers car.
The Evora is awesome
A really good and balanced review. Full marks. I’d choose the Evora.
Well; Catchpole is very good at making us all consider 'a thought' and the question of connection or comfort is a great one to finish on. For all of Porsche's might, the little 11yr old out-of-date Evora still has some tricks up its sleeves. Tricks that - being a Lotus - aren't really tricks at all but are instead a given for the residents of Hethel. 'Add lightness' we are reminded to think. 'Be a bigger part of the driving experience' is what Lotus has always been about. I get a little fed up of having all those driving sensations taken away by modern-day tech, all in the search of another couple of tenths around 'the ring', only to have them spoon-fed them back in some new, digitalised way. And that is what this new Porsche sounds like to me...
The lotus seems to have a much better personality with its lightweight, steering and manual transmission. The porsche seems like a hefty sportstrim to a comfortable daily. I would go with the lotus no doubt.
I can't wait for the 2020 GTR3 RS
Andreas upsidedown 2021 GT3 RS*
The GT3 will come first, and it'll come with a manual so I'm more excited about that
Andreas upsidedown what will make it more exciting than the 991.2 GT3 RS? Thanks
Where's Henry and Andreas Preuninger from Porsches GT department in Weissach with the new 718 GT4??
I'm waiting for this video, because Henry and Preuninger together were very entertaining in these videos with talking about every new Porsche GT car in the last years.
@@Carfection Oh..., very cool😁!! Thank you very much for answering!
Good review. I have a buddy who has an Evora 410 sport and I got to drive it and spend time with it in a canyon, back to back with my 997 C2S, his 997.2 GT3 and his Porsche GT4. Honestly the Evora is a very fun car to drive and I am a little surprised that more of them aren’t sold and they aren’t more popular. Frankly, if I wasn’t in a Pcar, I’d be very interested in one of these instead of a corvette, m2 or m4 or the other 911 “competitors”. Why? It’s light weight, it’s a drivers car, mid engine, avail in a manual and I feel it’s a very attractive car as well. Out of these cars, it drove fairly similar to the GT4. I have never driven a 992, but my dad and brother both have 991.1 C2S and compared to those cars, the Evora feels much lighter, smaller, more nimble, easier to throw around, better steering feel but probably not as fast and stable. The exhaust sound, while nice, could be a bit louder. I kind of feel like this is what the new NSX should have been, instead of a $200k hypercar, it should have stuck with the original NSX ethos and been a lighter weight, more simple, cheaper and more reliable competitor to the 911, instead of a $200k HyperCar that comes dangerously close to the price of a lower end McLaren and Ferrari but without the panache. (This isn’t a Rip on the NSX, it’s a great car, I just think it’s going after the wrong prey and price point). I was once talking to someone about why the Evora isn’t more popular in the USA, was it the Toyota engine? Was that it is made by a small English company? What was it? His reply, nope, the car is a fantastic vehicle but the Lotus has absolutely horrible marketing and that’s the biggest thing holding it back (other than the dealer network)”.
Excellent comment, very interesting. Thanks for that!
It's still expensive for essentially a parts bin car and most people don't want to spend almost $100k on a car that is so narrowly focused
Can’t believe Henry hasn’t been headhunted for topgear or something
The new James May. Technical appreciation.
The Top Gear bridge was severed he signed the dotted line at Drivetribe
8:41 I know that look, you're not fooling me 😂
Wait, did you say that the Lotus comes in at 2860lbs?
No he didn't. He said it weighs just over 1300kg.
NineHellHeaven So 1300*2.2 = what again, in pounds?
He said the Porsche weighs in at 93,000 pounds.
is 2860 feet/pounds/legs/whatever much?
@@numbereightyseven pounds are the British currency, not the American weight pounds my bro
Lotus for me anyday.
Gorgeous car.
Id rather buy used porsche and old elise for track.
Always love your commentary.
If I were to pick a challenger to the Carrera S, I would like to hear your take on the Corvette GrandSport (manual of course) compared to the Porsche...
The Evora has everything you need and nothing you dont to be a great driver's car
I wish more folks bought the Lotus Evora to grow the brand. I'd love to be able to just drive into a local Lotus dealership with an Evora in much the same way I drive into a Honda dealership with an S2000.
The Emira is the answer.
Reading between the lines of Henry's review... If you're 50+ and have a hot young girlfriend, you will pick the Porsche -- Will the lease run out before the girlfriend? If you're under 40 and don't need the 'baggage' of a hot young girlfriend, you're probably in the market for a Lotus -- The sharper the better. 😁
Neither is in my future, but definitely the Lotus.
Ironically the Lotus will appeal to older sports car drivers who remember what it was like to have a light weight sports car that was not fussy. And they will probably have a loving wife and a good investment portfolio that is growing every year like clockwork.
The Porsche is going to appeal more to the young man who wants to show off so that he can pick up the girl. He will keep his Porsche keys out on the table when in some really fancy bar. He will boast about his position of influence about the deals he pushed through for big money leaving out the part that it is his employer that actually owns the deal not him self.
He will convince the girl that he is a director which is true but he is not a board directer just a management director with a fancy title. The girl will be under the impression that he is well of which is true to an extent only she will not realize that the 911 is really a financial step too far for him.
If they do manage to get married he will then have to get a BMW and will tell his friends how he has to get a more realistic family car and his new wife will just keep the fake smile going. 10 years later he will have Sunday visiting rights and will only have half a salary as she will have the other half.
He will then have a string of girl friends that he spins the bull dirt to but will never marry because he cannot afford to. The will come the point in life that he does not have his youth and he will be in fast saving mode for his retirement but it will too little too late.
bighand69 holy shit man you spent a lot of time on that! What a scary life some people live cause that obviously is what appears to be a stereotype but a common occurrence as well. I’d rather just buy an Evora GT and Porsche GT3, get married and sign a prenup and just wrap my car around a tree once in too old to drive
Hey, I'm 68, drive dirt track have owned two porsches, and set the fastest lap time in a Radical sports car as a passenger at Spring Mountain, NV. Yes, I was a passenger hugging the roll bar and asked him to let me off. I'll take a Lotus every day of the week. It becomes part of you like a good sports bike. Porsche Carrera -$1500 to replace a $15 part according to my mechanic-was under warrant luckily
As always, a great video!
If I couldn't do a long journey in any car I owned, no matter what the age, I'd be having a word with myself about my life choices.
It’s all good and well to comment on the added weight of the 992, but there are two additional considerations that don’t get mentioned...
1) Ease of ingress & exit from the car
And 2) Which one would you rather be driving in the event of a mishap / accident?
1) You're thinking of the Exige, not the Evora. 2) With the lighter car, you're less likely to get caught out. Better brakes and stopping distance.
I wouldn’t say there’s a huge difference in either of those areas. The Evora is a very safe car 👍🏻
@@TheBrendonian lets face it, you’re sat inside a big metal tub. Safe by nature, surely.
Nice video but the sound recording of the cars lets it down, just use decent shotgun mics placed externally if you've gone to all this trouble?
The Porsche 991 was amazing but I think Porsche has completely lost it with the 992
As a car to actually own I would take the Porsche anyday
Definitely, but if I already have one car that is rational, I'd take the Evora anyday
24 thumbs up for 911 and 2 for British.
@@justinedzard rational, how so?
I’ve been driving a 997 then 991 for the past 6 years. I daily drive it, I track it, I hit the b-roads with it a lot. I simply love it. Having said that, I am lusting to test drive a 400 but I can’t find one anywhere near (Kentucky). The nearest dealer is In Nashville 120 miles away, and they only have one 430 in the showroom with a 117k sticker. No to the no. I’ve never spotted one on the road. AAUUGGHH!! If I was a cat I would be long dead from curiosity. I believe it is my destiny to own one.
@@gollum3232 it’s a win,win. You get to drive the Porsche which you love 120 miles to test drive the Lotus.
I thought I recognised the right hand corner after the long straight on the way to Carlton from Turvey. Reccognised the camber and slabs on the inside. The Newon Blossomville sign confirmed it. Great bits of road. I live like a Mile from Turvey. You probably drove past my house.
Every part of the Porsche is more finely made and executed. Sit in the Lotus and the interior even with a factory finish upgrade package just can't compare. The thing is once the driving begins in the Lotus, none of that matters. The Lotus is an absolute joy to drive.
(edit: about Porsche execution, I'll ignore the infamous Porsche IMS bearing failures as an anomaly of poor engineering that is a one time mistake)
What you wanna do is let that Evora depreciate about 10-20% or so, then you wanna pick it up with the manual obvs. 👌
Perfect little sports car.
911 is the everyman's car. It's good and does everything alright. It's the better car. The question is.. is it quite as special and hand finished as a lightweight Lotus. 🤔
Depends what you want for your 100K sports car tbh.
In the words of Clarkson 'Handmade is just another way of saying the door handle will fall off'.
I drove a 911 and the Evora GT410. The Porche is a very capable car and better finished but not as "sporty" and the exhaust note is not as good. In sport mode I felt it was harsher than the Evora and did not corner on bumpy roads as well as well as the GT410 which really steers better than the Porche. The Evora is a drivers car not a posers car and it's more fun -and cheaper.
Madness. So Catchpole says the 992 needs more road noise filtering into the cabin as it's just too serene. Harry Metcalfe did nothing but complain about how unreasonably loud the 992 was inside the cabin and how far too much noise filters in. Lol.
I haven’t driven a 911 but I have driven a cayman GTS. We went for the Evora. Nothing wrong with the Porsche but it just didn’t grab me like the Evora does.
To me it’s a cayman Competitor
Cayman sprouted a 2+2 layout?
The Cayman competes with the Elise/Exige. The Evora was built specifically to compete with the 911 and Corvette.
That BMW Guy what about the Exige ?
Cayman is against the exige and my 350 sport exige destroys all iterations of cayman including the gt4, god knows what an exige 430 cup would do to it or a car with komotec ex460!
I understand why. The size of the evora, while the performance competes more with the 911, is closer to the cayman, and let's be real, those rear seats are absolutely useless. I've been in one and the most you could get back there is a dog, not even a small child. I feel like these rear seats are kind of a waste, while in the 911 you could still transport your 0-10 year old child and otherwise shift it into a pretty useful shelf as addition to your boot.
Heated seats! And Air-con?! Oh how I'd have liked to have those things in my Elise :D
How long have you owned that classic beast?
@@TxLoneStar817 5 years or so :)
That blue paint tho... What color it is ?
I love the Evora's front, and I love the 911's back. I guess I'll have to not get both.
Yet another great vid ! Conclusions, as always, bang on.
I love evora, if i need to choose between the 2, will take evora any day any week, as you can see 911 everywhere /
The 992 T with the new GT4 4.0l, that would be something!
I drove an Elise mk1 as my only car and daily driver for 12 years. I bought a Porsche 996 to overlap with and replace it ten years ago. As I got older my back stiffened up and the lotus became harder to enter/exit. Long journeys began to go from uncomfortable to painful. I loved the car but my life and age had changed. My 911 is much more of a middle aged man’s car and the little back seats are perfect for carrying the children one may be blessed with in later life.
It was a shame I couldn’t keep the lotus for weekends. I think my fantasy car is designed by lotus but with a Porsche flat six and Porsche build quality. Imagine the arguments between the English and German engineers about the compromises to achieve low weight.
Man would I love to have these two
I was just saying to my girlfriend that I'd like more oral interest, she said if I had a Porsche it wouldn't be a problem.
you should answer with, "If I had a Porsche, another girlfriend wouldn't be a problem."
Though in no way can I be held responsible for those words, ok?🤣🤣
VidsInMotion Haw! Haw!
Sorry to say this but Porsche, as with all German makes right now, could be considered a kind of fake reliability. They do interiors of good quality that give the impression of an overall well-built car. But when it comes to reliability. Well, let's just say that Alfa beat all the German makes in the latest what car reliability survey. Japanese makes including Toyota top the list, ahead of all the German makes (of course). And did I mention, the Lotus has a Toyota engine?
And you don't see them all the time....in Houston Porsches are common as mustangs
Can you give a link to such a reliability survey? I'm curious now.
@@ajunta2270 Here it is, scroll down a little to "by brand". Porsche did not do well. www.whatcar.com/news/2018-what-car-reliability-survey/n17826
Nice T shirt!
The beat car is a blend of these two the luxury and refinement of 911 but the sheer fun and nimbleness of evora
Emira??
you guys show what is meaningful☺️
What will it take to work with you guys?
I loved the ultimate M3 masterpiece generation's videos that you did Henry Catchpole! It would be awesome if you did the same, but with all the M5 cars, from e28 to f90?
I look forward to seeing how the beautiful new Lotus Emira compares.
It sounds bloody awesome & Jensen Button's test drive suggests it's drives like stink, too!
I feel like a T model should be present on every generation of the 911 from the start.
A 911 GT3 engine swap in the evora, with a widebody kit, would be sweat to make. 🤗
The Lotus is more my style. Unless we’re talking raw like a 911 Gt3
Henry reviewing a car... Instantly hit like. Even if he starts a furniture show I'm gonna subscribe and like 😋
You should've compared the GT3 Touring to the Evora GT430 Sport. Both are manual, both have removed their wings (GT3 Touring from GT3, GT430 Sport from GT430) & are lightweight & engaging.
Even the 911 GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 Touring or Carrera T are nowhere near the Lotus in handling, feedback or responsiveness. Porsche are luxury sports cars for casuals who don't know how to really drive. A true car enthusiast would always pick a Lotus over a Porsche.
Even though evora is a dated car it still looks so hot and yet Porsche is so.... Well the same ole thing done slightly modified. They don't seem to like to let go of the design for the sake of possibly a more modern look. When I drive the lotus it's like driving a celebrity. When I drive the Porsche only those with extra car chromosome notice the variation of 992 from 991.
Ten times YES on the last thought!
Porsche is focusing more on making more money and selling more volume lately than staying true to it’s roots and building drivers cars. Don’t get me wrong, they still have great cars that many different types of people can enjoy but they could still offer several bare bones versions of their different models that focus more on drivers than the gadgets and technology that makes bad or inexperienced drivers look like good drivers. They could and should offer a 911, Cayman and Boxster with the higher horsepower engines that are available in each model but without all the expensive technology. Lose the expensive leather and carbon fiber interiors. Lose all the electronic aids and stuff that’s just there for showing off like adaptive exhaust and launch control and give consumers a car they actually have to drive themselves. The 911, Cayman and Boxster should be available with whichever engine and transmission you want from the lineup but in an actual base trim. People will buy them even if it means giving up luxuries like leather and expensive electronic aids that most never use anyway. Even models like the 911 T, Cayman T and Boxster T which are supposed to be base models aren’t really as “base” as they could be. The price of each could be much lower if things like leather interiors and the electronic aids were removed.
Brilliant video as always Henry. It seems everything has come full circle as I worked with both brands in 1996/7 when the first Elise was released. Back then I could sell a Mk 1 Elise with a 3-Series BMW for less than what a Porsche Boxster cost. Lotus have lost their way- end of story. Maybe Geely money will bring them back- time will tell.
I like the Lotus Evora. It's looks like fun and from what you said the ride is decent. Plus it's a two seater. Not a 2 and a half.The damn 911 seems almost as old as I am.almost. Released in 64 I think. Never cared for the look through all the different variations on a theme. I'll never be able to afford either of them. So in the end my opinion doesn't mean (Use whatever you wish). First car I owned was a 61 Triumph Spitfire. That car, as you would imagine, taught me how to be a mechanic. Along with an MG a little later down the line.
I often wonder just how many millionaires are out there that can support the multi hundred thousand price tags most if these cars bring. Apparently quite a few. If the industry proves correct.
These are both 2+2. No 2 seaters here.
You should consider a used but well-looked after Evora. 2010-2013 is the sweet spot. N/A is more than enough on British roads. Sublime ride with Elise handling. Nothing comes close.
Wonderful work Mr Catchpole! Thank you
Splendid as ever Henry.
Evora hands down, you see one on the road they look exotic and exciting, the Porsche just looks like another 10 a penny Porsche
Which one would you drive everyday in every situation...traffic, highway, bumpy roads, open roads? 911 all day
But which one would you want to go for a fun drive in or just look at? The Lotus no question. Porsches are ten a penny.
I was watching the Eng Vs Aus World Cup game, which is at a very interesting stage. But then, you have to come along and drop a video, Lotus Vs Porsche. Couldn't you've waited a bit longer?
Bigger engines with turbos should have a turbo bypass valve which directs exhaust gasses straight into the exhaust and intake from a separate air box without being muffled by the turbo for around town when you’re not going fast anyway. That way you get the naturally aspirated noise and can enjoy the car at all times.
Then the turbo wouldn't work.....
"...or does it feel like a Panamera coupe ?" .. ;) Well it certainly looks like one now... the increased VW-ness of it as well... those unattractively flappy dimensions of its retractable wing ! Yeesh. Another excellent video Henry .. !
Plus the 991/992 are huge barges.
I haven't like the looks of a Lotus this much since the 90's.
Fixed! Lotus Evora is a sportscar. The Porsche is a sporty car for the elderly.
Lotus all day long far better handling an a racing pedigree with flare and a bonus of being British.
I see you, driving on some of my favourite roads around North Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire!
I’d take the 911 all day for a few reasons: one, the nearest Evora dealer to me is 180 miles away while Porsche is 20, so not great support; fit, finish and build quality, hands down Porsche; Porsche will hold its value much better;finally the Lotus looks a bit like a kit car while the 911 is timeless perfection of design. All that being said, Lotus is pretty fun to drive.
The Evora isn’t a Lotus to me. It bulges out here, it bulges out there, it bulges out… EVERYWHERE. The Exige doesn’t and it’s about 130kg lighter. I’ll take an Exige, beat the Porsche in every KPI driving contest, and have enough cash over to put decent a Tesla in the triple garage, and a T Model Ford to temper my petrol head, and just remind me of where all this came from, and where it’s going now.
I have a fondness for the T Model Ford too. My grandfather was of English descent, so yes he had a great sense of humour which I’ll share with you. I still laugh when I say it, and remember his way of telling me. He said, “ Terry, the T Model Ford had three speeds…SLOW, DAMN SLOW, AND …STOP.
When he said "technology" I thought "yes, the Porsche", when he said "cachet" I though "oh, he means the Evora!"
Love the spec on Lotus
Lol I solved it brought a boxster and am very happy
Agreed I have a Boxster as well best of both worlds!
Till this day manual always wins. Porsche makes some manuals at least as well but those manuals are double the price of a lotus. So lotus wins.
I 100% agree about your 911-T comment.
I wish they did a spyder variant of the evora... hopefully the emira gets the spyder treatment.
Good day, one thin you may have not taken into consideration is styling. The Evora looks more like a supercar than a sportscar. Looks are clearly subjective but.......that GT looks, sounds and drives like a Racecar. The Porsche looks like a luxury sportscar. Just my thoughts.
I do not believe anyone would seriously admit to being torn between an Evora and a 992. One may shortlist the other, in order to appear comprehensive and committed to objectivity, but you are either a 992 buyer or an Evora buyer.
The Lotus is a good car. The 911 is just magic.
You seem to be in the minority in the comments, but not with the cash passing hands at the respective dealers.
Really felt that the Evora was just there to sell a Porsche... More cabin noise as a suggestion... Yep that will go down well with the city boys
Porsche tyre roar is legendarily bad.
992 is like a play station, only virtual reality, while lotus is real drive, passion and feelings.
Completely missed the whole point of lotus though, there motto has always always been weight over power which unfortunately kicks out some luxuries, and the fact that a little British company from Norfolk can compete with a company such a Porsche, in my eyes is awesome..... and with the soon release of the Evija from lotus, it sure will kick every other motoring company in the ass
It’s completely mind blowing that such a groundbreaking car as the Evija has come from a company such as Lotus.
What about driving comfort? How are the dampers and suspension?
Quiet is underrated !!
My mum’s Renault 5 Campus in 1996, Manual tranny, gunning around the Chew Magna lake roads. Better than anything above. Sad fact. Less is always more...
bollocks, less can be more but not in that rusty shit box...a 5 turbo 2 on the other hand...
Absolutely excellent content. I’d probably pay for it.
After the debut of the newer GT4 people are theorizing that the next Carrera T will share that n/a engine and be the lighter, cheaper, and more engaging car for those who can't afford a GT3.