Performance Review: Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 - [2011]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lotus Evora Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift version and was first brought out in 2011. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Lotus Evora has a 3456cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The Evora shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Evora's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1442 kgs (3179 lbs) this makes the Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Lotus Evora shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 3456cc 24V V8 engine produces 345 bhp (257 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lotus Evora you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Coupe (264.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lotus Evora.

The Lotus Evora has a Power to weight ratio of 239.2 bhp per ton and 204.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2011 Evora competing with the 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Coupe (264.0 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Mercedes S Class 63 AMG Cabriolet (264.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lotus Evora generating around 204.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Audi A5 S5 4.2 Quattro (229.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (229.1 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Evora and the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport

When talking about the performance of the Lotus Evora on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.44 secs @ 101.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Mercedes E Class 500 Sport (13.38 secs), the 2007 Toyota Aurion TRD 3.5 V6 Supercharged (13.38 secs), and the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (13.38 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2011 version of the Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 has a maximum speed of 172mph.

Top Speed of the 2011 Evora equals the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (183 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 then how about the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (183 mph), the 2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 3.8 981 (183 mph), or the 2015 Aston-Martin DB9 GT Volante 5.9 V12 (183 mph).

Related Links:

2011 Evora Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lotus

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