2010 Lotus Evora

2010 Lotus Evora Sport Car

The 2010 Lotus Evora is the world's only four-seat midengine sports car. Super-sharp handling and impressive acceleration are the order of the day, but the catch is that the rear seats are essentially there for decoration.

2010 Lotus Evora Side View

In recent years, Lotus has become synonymous with narrowly focused sports cars that are big on performance and miniscule in size. Comfort and convenience play second fiddle to handling and acceleration. Not surprisingly, the company's cars have had fairly limited appeal. All that looks to change, however, with the introduction of the 2010 Lotus Evora -- the company's kindler, gentler version of the all-out track-tuned Elise and Exige.

2010 Lotus Evora Picture

The 2010 Lotus Evora is a four-seat sports car that is offered in only one trim level. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy front wheels (19-inch rear wheels), bi-xenon headlights, heated exterior mirrors, air-conditioning, leather front seats, cloth rear seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power windows, a leather-wrapped gearshift knob and handbrake, a trip computer and a CD/MP3 player with iPod integration and auxiliary audio jack.

2010 Lotus Evora Interior

The 2010 Lotus Evora is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 that is sourced from Toyota. The engine produces 276 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The only transmission available is a traditional six-speed manual, though there are rumors of an upcoming paddle-shift automatic in the works. Lotus estimates the 0-60-mph time at around 4.5 seconds, while top speed is electronically governed at 150 mph. Just as impressive as the performance numbers is the fuel efficiency; the Evora is expected to achieve 26 mpg in highway driving.

2010 Lotus Evora Front View