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Spunagain: /* Tax Bands */ typo

2014-08-27T10:45:32Z

Tax Bands: typo

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	! Model !! Emissions (Combined Cycle) !! Tax Band !! 1st Year Tax Rate !! Annual Tax Rate		! Model !! Emissions (Combined Cycle) !! Tax Band !! 1st Year Tax Rate !! Annual Tax Rate
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	\| '''Evora''' \|\| 205g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £635 \|\| ~~£2750~~		\| '''Evora''' \|\| 205g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £635 \|\| £275
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	\| '''Evora late 2010''' \|\| 199g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £485 \|\| £265		\| '''Evora late 2010''' \|\| 199g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £485 \|\| £265

Spunagain: /* Tax Bands */ added 199g/km tax bands for NA long ration gear box with later ECU map.

2014-08-27T10:45:09Z

Tax Bands: added 199g/km tax bands for NA long ration gear box with later ECU map.

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	! Model !! Emissions (Combined Cycle) !! Tax Band !! 1st Year Tax Rate !! Annual Tax Rate		! Model !! Emissions (Combined Cycle) !! Tax Band !! 1st Year Tax Rate !! Annual Tax Rate
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	\| '''Evora''' \|\| 205g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| ~~£580~~ \|\| ~~£250~~		\| '''Evora''' \|\| 205g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £635 \|\| £2750
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			\| '''Evora late 2010''' \|\| 199g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £485 \|\| £265
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	\| '''Evora Sports Gearbox''' \|\| 217g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250		\| '''Evora Sports Gearbox''' \|\| 217g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250

Thorburn at 12:20, 21 August 2013

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	=Recalls=		==Recalls==

	Below is a list of recalls made to the Evora since it release - this list is assumed to be incomplete at present.		Below is a list of recalls made to the Evora since it release - this list is assumed to be incomplete at present.
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	==References==		==References==

	[[http://forums.seloc.org/p/6282886 SELOC Forums » SELOC Chat » Buying an Evora]]		[http://forums.seloc.org/p/6282886 SELOC Forums » SELOC Chat » Buying an Evora]

	[[Category:Lotus Evora]]		[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

Thorburn at 12:20, 21 August 2013

2013-08-21T12:20:01Z

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	As the Evora is a relatively new car, with all still under warranty at the time of writing, but we'll be adding advice and information over time.		As the Evora is a relatively new car, with all still under warranty at the time of writing, but we'll be adding advice and information over time.

	=Running Costs=		==Running Costs==

	==Servicing==		===Servicing===

	Servicing on the Evora and Evora S is carried out on a 1 year or 9,000 mile basis.		Servicing on the Evora and Evora S is carried out on a 1 year or 9,000 mile basis.
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	You can find the servicing schedule for the Evora on the [[Servicing#Service Schedule 3\|Servicing]] page, and get an idea of pricing on the [[Servicing costs \| Servicing Costs]] entry.		You can find the servicing schedule for the Evora on the [[Servicing#Service Schedule 3\|Servicing]] page, and get an idea of pricing on the [[Servicing costs \| Servicing Costs]] entry.

	==Tax Bands==		===Tax Bands===

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	==Consumables==		===Consumables===

	These prices are for parts only, including VAT but exclude delivery and fitting.		These prices are for parts only, including VAT but exclude delivery and fitting.
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	=Buyers Checklist=		==Buyers Checklist==

	==Engine==		===Engine===

	The [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine#Evora\|Evora]] and [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine#Evora S\|Evora S]] both use variants of the [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine]] in combination with Lotus's own T6e engine management system.		The [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine#Evora\|Evora]] and [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine#Evora S\|Evora S]] both use variants of the [[Toyota 2GR-FE engine]] in combination with Lotus's own T6e engine management system.
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	At present there is little of note about this engine in terms of reliability - it's a well proven unit used across a range of different Toyota vehicles - however if possible when buying its worth getting a dealer to perform a read out of the engine ECU which will record any instances of the engine being over-revved which can occur if a driver has made an early downshift. If this has occurred it can cause damage to the engine, and if severe enough may impact on warranty claims if its suspected to be the cause of a failure.		At present there is little of note about this engine in terms of reliability - it's a well proven unit used across a range of different Toyota vehicles - however if possible when buying its worth getting a dealer to perform a read out of the engine ECU which will record any instances of the engine being over-revved which can occur if a driver has made an early downshift. If this has occurred it can cause damage to the engine, and if severe enough may impact on warranty claims if its suspected to be the cause of a failure.

	==Transmission==		===Transmission===

	The Evora has a range of gearbox options in the form of the standard 6-speed manual, optional Close Ratio 'Sport' gearbox, and IPS automatic. The Evora S gets the Sport ratios as standard, and as of MY12 was also offered with the IPS gearbox.		The Evora has a range of gearbox options in the form of the standard 6-speed manual, optional Close Ratio 'Sport' gearbox, and IPS automatic. The Evora S gets the Sport ratios as standard, and as of MY12 was also offered with the IPS gearbox.
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	For more information on the Evora gearbox see our [[Gear Ratios - Evora\|separate Wiki page]].		For more information on the Evora gearbox see our [[Gear Ratios - Evora\|separate Wiki page]].

	==Suspension and Brakes==		===Suspension and Brakes===


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	The brake discs, calipers and pads are provided by AP Racing, with 4-pot calipers both front and rear. Cross drilled brake discs are an optional extra as part of the Sport Pack along with black painted calipers (Red for post MY12 models, black becoming a no cost option).		The brake discs, calipers and pads are provided by AP Racing, with 4-pot calipers both front and rear. Cross drilled brake discs are an optional extra as part of the Sport Pack along with black painted calipers (Red for post MY12 models, black becoming a no cost option).

	==Bodywork==		===Bodywork===

	Unlike the Elise and Exige, the Evora features front and rear bumpers which are separate to the main clamshells. This means that in the event of a minor accident the bumpers can be replaced separately, hopefully leading to lower costs and shorter lead times on parts.		Unlike the Elise and Exige, the Evora features front and rear bumpers which are separate to the main clamshells. This means that in the event of a minor accident the bumpers can be replaced separately, hopefully leading to lower costs and shorter lead times on parts.
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	Fibreglass cars can be susceptible to paint blisters and bubbling. So far however this has not been reported on the Evora.		Fibreglass cars can be susceptible to paint blisters and bubbling. So far however this has not been reported on the Evora.

	==Interior and Electrics==		===Interior and Electrics===

	The interior quality is one of the main areas that came in for criticism when the Evora was first launched, and has gradually been improved through the models life. There is no hard and fast rule as to when major changes were made, but generally the later the car the better the interior build quality.		The interior quality is one of the main areas that came in for criticism when the Evora was first launched, and has gradually been improved through the models life. There is no hard and fast rule as to when major changes were made, but generally the later the car the better the interior build quality.
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	The main issue to look out for here is that space in the rear seats is somewhat limited, so if they're likely to be in regular use take someone with you when looking at the car and make sure they can fit in behind the drivers seat. There are some known interior quality issues, including [[Common Issues - Evora#Recaro seat wear\|premature wear to the front seat bolsters]].		The main issue to look out for here is that space in the rear seats is somewhat limited, so if they're likely to be in regular use take someone with you when looking at the car and make sure they can fit in behind the drivers seat. There are some known interior quality issues, including [[Common Issues - Evora#Recaro seat wear\|premature wear to the front seat bolsters]].

	=Options=		==Options==

	==Seating configurations==		===Seating configurations===
	The Evora is available in both 2+0 and 2+2 seating configurations. The 2+2 is the most common configuration and features a pair of cloth or leather rear seats, where as the 2+0 comes equipped with a rear storage shelf and a small aluminium divider with net to stop items shuffling around.		The Evora is available in both 2+0 and 2+2 seating configurations. The 2+2 is the most common configuration and features a pair of cloth or leather rear seats, where as the 2+0 comes equipped with a rear storage shelf and a small aluminium divider with net to stop items shuffling around.

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	==Tech Pack Identification==		===Tech Pack Identification===

	Cars with the Tech Pack fitted can easily be identified by the double DIN stereo and Cruise Control buttons on the steering wheel.<br />		Cars with the Tech Pack fitted can easily be identified by the double DIN stereo and Cruise Control buttons on the steering wheel.<br />
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	==Premium Pack Identification==		===Premium Pack Identification===

	Cars fitted with the Premium Pack gain a number of interior features that make it easily distinguishable.		Cars fitted with the Premium Pack gain a number of interior features that make it easily distinguishable.
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	==Sport Pack Identification==		===Sport Pack Identification===

	The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.		The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.
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	==Other options==		===Other options===

	=Pricing=		==Pricing==

	Due to being a relatively new model, it is rare to see Evora's available from private sellers, with most coming on to the market via dealerships and specialist traders.		Due to being a relatively new model, it is rare to see Evora's available from private sellers, with most coming on to the market via dealerships and specialist traders.
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	For historic Evora pricing information please see the [[Evora Price Tracking]] in this Wiki.		For historic Evora pricing information please see the [[Evora Price Tracking]] in this Wiki.

			==References==

			[[http://forums.seloc.org/p/6282886 SELOC Forums » SELOC Chat » Buying an Evora]]

	[[Category:Lotus Evora]]		[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

Thorburn: /* Pricing */

2013-06-15T15:19:19Z

Pricing

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	Due to being a relatively new model, it is rare to see Evora's available from private sellers, with most coming on to the market via dealerships and specialist traders.		Due to being a relatively new model, it is rare to see Evora's available from private sellers, with most coming on to the market via dealerships and specialist traders.

	Evora pricing ranges from around £35,000 for early 2009 cars, up to £70,000 for a high-spec ~~unregistered~~ Evora S.		Evora pricing ranges from around £35,000 for early 2009 cars, up to £70,000 for a high-spec Evora S.

	The last recorded state of the Evora market is as follows:		The last recorded state of the Evora market is as follows:

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	~~! Year !! Varient !! Sample Size !! Lowest Advertised~~ Price ~~!! Median Advertised Price !! Highest Advertised Price~~
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	~~\| 2009 \|\| Evora \|\| 3 \|\| £36,991 \|\| £37,451 \|\| £37,995~~
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	~~\| \|\| Evora (Launch) \|\| 9 \|\| £37,950 \|\| £38,950 \|\| £44,000~~
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	~~\| 2010 \|\| Evora \|\| 15 \|\| £38,950 \|\| £39,990 \|\| £49,999~~
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	~~\| \|\| Evora S \|\| 3 \|\| £49,950 \|\| £58,995 \|\| £59,990~~
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	~~\| 2011 \|\| Evora \|\| 4 \|\| £46,995 \|\| £47,498 \|\| £49,999~~
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	~~\| \|\| Evora IPS \|\| 7 \|\| £51,390 \|\| £54,450 \|\| £59,995~~
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	~~\| \|\| Evora S \|\| 28 \|\| £49,950 \|\| £59,996 \|\| £70,450~~
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	For historic Evora pricing information please see the [[Evora Price Tracking]] in this Wiki.		For historic Evora pricing information please see the [[Evora Price Tracking]] in this Wiki.

	[[Category:Lotus Evora]]		[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

JimboHJH: /* Sport Pack Identification */

2012-07-14T07:13:52Z

Sport Pack Identification

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	The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.		The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.

	Other identifying features for Sport Pack cars are the Sports Diffuser(3 piece),Cross-Drilled Brake Discs, Black Painted Brake Calipers (Red for MY12 onwards) and twin Titanium Exhaust Tailpipes. The standard Evora gets a twin Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipes. The Evora S comes with a single Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipe as standard.		Other identifying features for Sport Pack cars are the Sports Diffuser(3 piece),Cross-Drilled Brake Discs, Black Painted Brake Calipers (Red for MY12 onwards) and twin Titanium Exhaust Tailpipes. The standard Evora gets twin Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipes. The Evora S comes with a single Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipe as standard.

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JimboHJH: /* Suspension and Brakes */

2012-07-14T07:12:05Z

Suspension and Brakes

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	Unlike the Elise and its derivatives, the Evora makes use of forged aluminium for the suspension wishbones in an effort to reduce unsprung weight. Dampers are provided by Bilstein and fitted with Eibach springs.<br />So far the long-term durability of the Evora's dampers is an unknown quality.		Unlike the Elise and its derivatives, the Evora makes use of forged aluminium for the suspension wishbones in an effort to reduce unsprung weight. Dampers are provided by Bilstein and fitted with Eibach springs.<br />So far the long-term durability of the Evora's dampers is an unknown quality.

	The brake discs, calipers and pads are provided by AP Racing, with 4-pot calipers both front and rear. Cross drilled brake discs are an optional extra as part of the Sport Pack along with black painted calipers.		The brake discs, calipers and pads are provided by AP Racing, with 4-pot calipers both front and rear. Cross drilled brake discs are an optional extra as part of the Sport Pack along with black painted calipers (Red for post MY12 models, black becoming a no cost option).

	==Bodywork==		==Bodywork==

Thorburn: /* Transmission */ - Gear linkage updates

2012-04-23T07:01:59Z

Transmission: - Gear linkage updates

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	==Transmission==		==Transmission==

	The Evora has a range of gearbox options in the form of the standard 6-speed manual, optional Close Ratio 'Sport' gearbox, and IPS automatic. The Evora S gets the Sport ratios as standard, ~~but is not yet available~~ with the IPS ~~gearbox. While early Evora '[[Models - Evora#Launch Edition\|Launch Edition]]' cars were fully loaded in terms of options, very few came with the close ratio~~ gearbox.		The Evora has a range of gearbox options in the form of the standard 6-speed manual, optional Close Ratio 'Sport' gearbox, and IPS automatic. The Evora S gets the Sport ratios as standard, and as of MY12 was also offered with the IPS gearbox.

	~~The standard ratio box is somewhat long geared, but reduces emissions on the standard~~ Evora ~~compared to the Sport option. This affects Road Tax bands, with the standard gearbox MY2011~~ Evora'~~s fall in to Band J - early~~ cars ~~produced 205g/km CO2 and are~~ in ~~Band K - where as~~ the ~~Sports~~ ratio ~~option puts even later cars in Band K~~.		While early Evora '[[Models - Evora#Launch Edition\|Launch Edition]]' cars were fully loaded in terms of options, very few came with the close ratio gearbox.

	One of the main criticisms in early Evora reviews was that of the poor gear linkage used by the manual gearbox. Improvements to this were reported have been made during the cars post-launch updates, possibly coinciding with the launch of the Evora S, so shift quality may vary depending on the age of the car.		The standard ratio box is somewhat long geared in the higher gears (1st and 2nd are identical in both gear sets), but offers improved fuel economy and may be an advantage if the car is to see regular motorway use.

			One of the main criticisms in early Evora reviews was that of the poor gear linkage used by the manual gearbox. Improvements to this were reported have been made during the cars post-launch updates, possibly coinciding with the launch of the Evora S, so shift quality may vary depending on the age of the car. The updated gear linkages can be fitted to earlier cars, and in some cases where cars have suffered from poor shift quality have been fitted under warranty - it is well worth asking about this when buying a car, particularly if it's from a dealership.

	There are currently no known major issues with the Evora's transmission, however there have been reports of unexplained noise from the cars drivetrain. Dealers have been known to dismiss this as 'within acceptable limits', and the cause is currently unknown.		There are currently no known major issues with the Evora's transmission, however there have been reports of unexplained noise from the cars drivetrain. Dealers have been known to dismiss this as 'within acceptable limits', and the cause is currently unknown.

Thorburn: /* Tax Bands */ - Typo

2012-02-17T11:03:37Z

Tax Bands: - Typo

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	\| '''Evora IPS''' \|\| 210g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250		\| '''Evora IPS''' \|\| 210g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250
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	\| '''Evora S''' \|\| ~~239g~~/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| L \|\| £790 \|\| £435		\| '''Evora S''' \|\| 229g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| L \|\| £790 \|\| £435
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	\| '''Evora S IPS''' \|\| 224g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250		\| '''Evora S IPS''' \|\| 224g/km CO<sub>2</sub> \|\| K \|\| £580 \|\| £250

JimboHJH: /* Sport Pack Identification */

2012-01-29T10:21:51Z

Sport Pack Identification

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	The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.		The Sport Pack is an optional extra on the standard Evora, but comes as standard on the Evora S. With the Evora IPS the pack is still optional but the Sport Mode button is included as standard to select the Sport gearbox setting and sharpen the cars throttle response.

	Other identifying features for Sport Pack cars are the Sports Diffuser(3 piece),Cross-Drilled Brake Discs, Black Painted Brake Calipers and twin Titanium Exhaust Tailpipes. The standard Evora gets a twin Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipes. The Evora S comes with a single Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipe as standard.		Other identifying features for Sport Pack cars are the Sports Diffuser(3 piece),Cross-Drilled Brake Discs, Black Painted Brake Calipers (Red for MY12 onwards) and twin Titanium Exhaust Tailpipes. The standard Evora gets a twin Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipes. The Evora S comes with a single Stainless Steel Exhaust Tailpipe as standard.

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