The first all-new Lotus since the Elise — a Toyota-V6-powered, mid-engined 2+2 that became the brand's last analogue supercar.
Launched in 2009, the Evora was Lotus's first clean-sheet road car since the original Elise. It paired a bonded-aluminium chassis with a Toyota-sourced 3.5-litre V6 (naturally aspirated, later supercharged), 6-speed manual or auto, and an unusual 2+2 cabin in mid-engined layout. Over twelve years it evolved into the 400, 410, 430, GT430 and final-edition Sport 410, with the supercharged cars producing up to 430 bhp.
It remains the last analogue, naturally-aspirated or supercharged Lotus before the brand's electric and Geely-era pivot, and is widely regarded as one of the finest-handling supercars of the 2010s.
Final analogue mid-engined Lotus supercar; the GT430 / Sport 410 are already recognised as future classics.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evora (NA) | 2009–2014 | Not separately recorded | 276 bhp naturally aspirated 3.5L V6. |
| Evora S / Sport Racer | 2010–2015 | Not separately recorded | Supercharged, 345–350 bhp. |
| Evora 400 | 2015–2018 | Not separately recorded | Restyled, 400 bhp. |
| Evora 410 / Sport 410 | 2016–2021 | Not separately recorded | Lightweight, 410 bhp. |
| Evora 430 / GT430 | 2017–2021 | 60 (GT430) | Most powerful Lotus road car; GT430 limited to 60 units. |
Start with identity, paperwork and originality. For the Lotus Evora, the strongest cars have continuous ownership history, matching numbers where applicable, original books and tools, factory build documentation and evidence of work by manufacturer-approved specialists. Manual transmission, supercharged variants (400/410/430), original colour and well-documented service.
Toyota 2GR V6 is robust; supercharger oil service, coolant condition and clutch/gearbox health are the recurring focus. A proper pre-purchase inspection includes cold-start behaviour, ECU diagnostics and fault-code history (where applicable), leak-down or compression testing, underbody photography, suspension and chassis inspection, brake condition and a long enough road test to expose heat-related faults. Deferred maintenance on a car of this class is almost always more expensive than buying a better-sorted example.
Use a paint-depth gauge, lift access and a specialist familiar with the model's factory panel gaps and finish standards. Collector value is dramatically affected by structural repairs, refinished panels, poor paintwork and missing factory trim or option content. Documented cosmetic refresh is acceptable; concealed accident or fire damage must be priced severely.
Manual-gearbox supercharged cars (400 onward), preferably with the rear seat delete and full Lotus service history. Specification, colour, options and limited-build variants move values significantly. Buy the best-documented example in the most desirable specification you can justify, rather than a tired example of a rarer derivative that will need years of corrective work.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-21 | Dore & Rees Castle Combe Autumn Classic | 2009 Evora Launch Edition | — | £19,000 Sold |
| 2023-12-02 | Brightwells Online | 2009 Evora 4 V6 | — | £19,600 Sold |
| 2023-09-30 | Classic Car Auctions The Autumn Sale | 2010 Evora 4 3.5-Litre V6 | — | £24,187 Sold |
Final-edition limited cars are the clearest investment grade. Manual-gearbox 400/410s should follow as the analogue Lotus story is recognised more widely.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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