Evora
Lotus Evora: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Lotus Evora2009–2021
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009–2021 6,117 produced |
| Model years | 2010–2021 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupé 2-door 2+2 coupé |
| Layout | Transverse mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engines | 3.5 L Toyota 2GR-FE V6 3.5 L Toyota 2GR-FE supercharged V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Aisin AI manual 6-speed Aisin AI IPS automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,575 mm |
| Length | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,848 mm 1,858 mm (Evora GT) |
| Height | 1,229 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,248 kg–1,442 kg |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk, England |
| Designer | Russell Carr |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2021 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 306 kW (416 PS) | 1400–1457 kg | 239–248 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 298 kW (405 PS) | 1470–1500 kg | 225–230 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2018–2019 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 321 kW (436 PS) | 1422–1426 kg | 240 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2011–2012, 2014–2016 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 206 kW (280 PS) | 1458–1511 kg | 208–215 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2016 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 258 kW (351 PS) | 1511–1517 kg | 224–239 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013, 2015 | Petrol | 3456 cm³ | 257 kW (349 PS) | 1511–1517 kg | 224–235 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minicompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2010–2014, 2017–2018, 2020–2021 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Manual, Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 27 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 57–170 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 1,359 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,456 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 206–321 kW (280–436 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,400–1,517 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,574–2,575 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2010–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2009–2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 2013, 2014, 2017 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2010, 2012, 2013 |
| Steering | 2 | 2012, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2013, 2017 |
| Airbags | 1 | 2010 |
| Brakes | 1 | 2012 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2010–2014, 2017–2018: 15 complaints, 1 with a crash and 0 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.