Used 2011 Lotus Evora Base for sale 

The 2011 Lotus Evora is available in two trim options, namely the Base trim and Evora S. The base trim is available at a price of $64,000, which provides multiple standard features like bi-xenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and leather upholstery that improves the interior design. The Evora S is available with the same engine but is supercharged now, which improves the overall power output and performance of the vehicle. The Evora S is available at a price of $80,000 and adds in multiple sports modes and an optional sport package.

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We would recommend you to opt for the Base $64,000 Lotus Evora because it is equipped with almost all of the standard features that are required to get a great experience from this vehicle. The base variant comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces a decent 276 HP, but if you are craving for an additional 69 hp, then there is an option to opt for the Evora S that is equipped with the same 3.5-liter engine but adds in a supercharger, which puts a bump in the power output.

The 2011 Lotus Evora is available with a base engine of 3.5-liter V6 that generates around 276 hp along with 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated with a six-speed manual transmission that delivers the power to the rear wheels as standard.

Along with that, there is also an option to opt for a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine, that gives us enhanced power output of 345 hp along with a much better 295 pound-feet of torque. With the base engine, the Lotus Evora clocks in 5.1 seconds to cover the 0 to 60 MPH acceleration while it takes 13.3 seconds to cover the quarter-mile distance. The Lotus Evora also has a top speed of 150 MPH. 

The 2011 Nissan 370Z is the most powerful in this comparison with the output of 350 HP from a slightly bigger 3.7-liter V6 engine. The Porsche Cayman sits in between the Lotus Evora and Nissan with a power output of 320 HP with a 3.5-liter flat-six engine. Both the Porsche and Nissan clocks in 4.5 seconds for 0 to 60 MPH acceleration.

Even with its 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Lotus Evora provides a great fuel economy. The Evora provides the mileage of 18 MPG in the city, which improves to 27 MPG on the highway. Along with that, it gets 15.6 gallons of fuel tank capacity, which gives it a maximum range of 421 miles. The Lotus Evora is the most fuel-efficient vehicle when compared to its rivals. 

Even if the Lotus Evora provides slightly higher fuel efficiency, the Porsche Cayman is just behind it with a combined mileage of 22mpg while the Nissan 370Z Coupe provides a combined mileage of 21 MPG. Nissa 370Z has the biggest fuel tank capacity of 19 gallons, which gives it a maximum range of 494 miles, while the Porsche Cayman has a maximum fuel capacity of 16.9 gallons, which provides a maximum range of 439 miles. 

The interior design of the 2011 Lotus Evora is slightly on offside as compared to the hardcore sports car interior that is seen in the other Lotus cars. It is equipped with leather upholstery which provides decent comfort at the front and can accommodate up to two people. The rear seats are as good as non-existent as it is not even comfortable for the kids. 

The entry and exit are easy as compared to other vehicles due to its wide door opening, but the rear visibility is nothing short of a joke. There is always an option to opt for the rearview camera. The Lotus Evora has a very limited storage capacity of 5.7 cubic feet, which is not at all practical. But that is what we need to live with if we opted for a sports car.

The Porsche Cayman and Nissan 370Z can also accommodate up to two people inside the cabin. The Nissan has a slightly better spacing as compared to the Lotus Evora, while the Porsche provides the least overall spacing for the passengers. The Nissan 370Z has the maximum cargo capacity of 6.9 cubic feet while the Porsche Cayman has the least cargo capacity of 5.3 cubic feet. Here is a list of the interior features that are available in the 2011 Lotus Evora:

• Leather-upholstered front seats
• Heated front seats
• Cloth-upholstered rear seats
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• Power windows

How is the 2011 Lotus Evora’s infotainment system?

There are not a lot of infotainment features that are included in the 2011 Lotus Evora as standard as it gets only a CD / MP3 player along with the iPod integration and an auxiliary audio jack. Although we can acquire the other important infotainment features in the Technology Package that add in Bluetooth connectivity, DVD playback, 7-inch touchscreen display, an upgraded stereo, and navigation system. There is also an option to opt for a standalone premium sound system that improves the overall entertainment experience. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available in the 2011 Lotus Evora:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• DVD playback
• 7-inch touchscreen display
• Navigation system
• CD / MP3 player 
• iPod integration 
• Auxiliary audio jack

The 2011 Lotus Evora is a coupe with two doors and has a unique exterior design that looks aggressive. The entire design is aerodynamic and thus assists in better acceleration and performance. On the base model itself, it gets bi-xenon headlights along with the heated exterior mirrors.

There is an optional sport package that adds in a rear underbody diffuser, titanium exhaust tips, and cross-drilled brake rotors with black painted calipers. The Evora has a curb weight of 3,047 pounds, along with that, it gets a ground clearance of 5 inches with a wheelbase of 101 inches. 

The Nissan 370Z is the heaviest of them all with a curb weight of 3,300 pounds, while the Porsche Cayman is the lightest of them all with a curb weight of 2,976 pounds. All the vehicles in comparison have a similar footprint on the ground due to similar exterior dimensions, but the Porsche Cayman sits slightly closer to the ground with a ground clearance of 4-inches and has a way smaller wheelbase of 95 inches. Here is a list of the exterior features of the 2011 Lotus Evora:

• Cast-aluminum wheels
• Bi-xenon headlights
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Aerodynamic design 
• Rear underbody diffuser
• Titanium exhaust tips 
• Cross-drilled brake rotors

The 2011 Lotus Evora has not been tested by the NHTSA or the IIHS, thus there are no official ratings available to comment on the safety factor of the vehicle. But over the years, the Lotus has improved the safety factor of its vehicles as they are based on a strong platform that helps safeguard the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, Evora has some safety features, but the absence of side airbags is a big turn down. Here is a list of a few of the safety features that are provided in the 2011 Lotus Evora:

• Anti Lock braking system 
• Traction control 
• Stability control 
• Front-impact airbags
• Seatbelt Pretensioners

While the 2011 Lotus Evora has a big 3.5-liter V6 engine, it is not the most powerful in comparison. There are much better options that are available at a very affordable price and provide much better power output and overall performance like the Nissan 370Z. In comparison to its rival, it does provide a slightly better fuel economy, but the smaller fuel tank capacity is an offset for that and does minimize the overall range of the vehicle. The interior is spacious and provides considerable room for all the passengers. But again it has a very small cargo capacity that is not at all practical. Thus if you are looking for a powerful sports car, there are much better options available that we suggest you to look out for.