Wapcar Automotive News – We were on an exploratory drive to California’s famous 33rd Street. As eastern seafarers, both me and my passenger, writer Brian Silvestro, ventured down this winding dual road. Luckily, we’ve brought a tool that’s ready for the job: Lotus Evora GT.
One of the most driver-focused new cars on sale today, there are very few environments where a car like the Evora GT shines brighter. Even before starting the car, you can feel its sharpness. From the driver’s seat, the Lotus’ curved windshield and low seating position provide excellent visibility on the road. This throne exudes the vibe of a closed cockpit prototype. This sitting position alone makes the Evora an almost unbeatable tool for traversing twisty roads.
I got acquainted with the Evora as Brian and I headed north from Ojai on Maricopa 33. As the new asphalt hit the mountains, I delved deeper into the Evora’s capabilities, demanding more from the Toyota due Toyota production , 3.5 liter V6 416 hp engine. I locked the Evora’s six-speed manual in third gear, ready on its firm brake pedal as we approached the dark, rocky turns that lined up two stories. The Evora’s award-winning Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 heats up with exercise, but no complaints. Rising and falling to the 7,000rpm red line, the Evora’s engine sounds like happiness. No minors pop or fart discharge here.
This pattern continues until the line comes out. Brian and I stopped to take some photos in the dunes. We then continued north, and somehow I found a way even through the considerable cold of 33.
About 95 miles north of Ojai on Route 33, we headed east toward San Luis Obispo. We found a 72-mile stretch of California Route 58, between the small town of McKittrick and the suburbs of SLO. Approximately, there are 58 confronting us at a technical, a tight corner. Hair clips and ties. They made a nice turn at a (mostly) law-abiding reasonable speed. Even in Lotus. Those low-speed corners finally gave me an excuse to implement the Evora’s excellent transmission, flipping back and forth between second and third like the arm of a metronome.
As we continued west on 58, the landscape changed, but the road continued to be interesting. So great.
The Evora is an amazing performance car, but the satisfaction it delivers has to be achieved. Whether on 58th Street or in interstate traffic, driving a Lotus takes up my mind. It requires undivided attention and respect. A refreshing statement compared to many modern supercars that double as large touring cars. Sure, you could take a daily or road trip with the Evora GT – god knows I would – but that requires a specific brand of masochism. This is especially evident when traveling through the freeways of Los Angeles.Â
Above the endless expansion slots, you see the Evora’s front clip up and down. It’s nauseating at the border. Through many small mistakes on the road, the Evora makes you feel like a Sebring racer, in every way the worst. But that’s a small price to pay to experience one of the best modern driver’s cars sold in the US. I was able to spend a whole week on smooth mountain roads. Damn, if I could, I’d spend my life taking them to Evora. Launching the Evora on some of Southern California’s twisty roads is superlative satisfaction:
Perfect roads in a perfectly balanced mid-engine sports car.
Given the $107,000 that this Evora was selected for, it’s by no means the fastest option. It’s not a fast C8-Corvette, or even a fast BMW-M3. Both of these cars have larger, more powerful engines and are cheaper than the Evora. But they are different machines. This is not a car for your casual enthusiast, but a special hobbyist who prioritizes driving experience above all else. This Evora marks a line of license plates for modern, compact and powerful sports cars. I just hope its replacement, Emira, doesn’t lose that charm.
