Highlights Less than 40,000 miles from new Recent in-depth service (Nov 2025) Striking colour Presents very well overall MoT to September 2026 Overview Designed to take the fight to Porsche and the 911, the Lotus Evora came about at a tumultuous time for the Hethel-based sports car manufacturer, and as such, never quite lived up to its initial production expectations of 2,000 units per year, nor could it quite match the Porsche for outright power figures, but with its typical Lotus move of prioritising chassis feel, capability and driver engagement, it became a hit with brand loyalists, and remains a strong choice for those looking for a 2+2 sports car to this day.

Unlike many other Lotus models, there is also a generally accepted notion that the engines used in the Evora - sourced from Toyota - are virtually bulletproof, and as such, the Evora is regarded as the best Lotus to buy for those looking for a dependable sports car that shouldn’t give them too many headaches.

The engine - ...