Evora engine sound versus 911?
Discussion
Now I'm sure the 911 V Evora debate has been done to death; sorry about that.
I have a 911 (997) Carrera 4S with a switchable sports exhaust.
I have to say that, critical as I am of it in many ways - I can't argue with its noise or the drama of its engine.
I used to have an Elise some years ago and loved it, except for its Rover engine (sorry everyone!).
I friend of mine had a Toyota engine version, and I found that little better to be honest.
Woefully lacking in top end power (on the motorway for example) and sounded puny.
I got Lotus to fit a sports exhaust and then it just sounded puny with a flatulence problem.
The Evora though - now that does appeal.
What is its engine really like though compared to the 911 growling flat 6?
I was contemplating test driving one as I love the way it looks, and I love Lotus.
I don't want to waste my time though if its engine doesn't live up to expectations.
I do lots of miles a year too, in all weather.
How will the Evora fair at that?
I have a 911 (997) Carrera 4S with a switchable sports exhaust.
I have to say that, critical as I am of it in many ways - I can't argue with its noise or the drama of its engine.
I used to have an Elise some years ago and loved it, except for its Rover engine (sorry everyone!).
I friend of mine had a Toyota engine version, and I found that little better to be honest.
Woefully lacking in top end power (on the motorway for example) and sounded puny.
I got Lotus to fit a sports exhaust and then it just sounded puny with a flatulence problem.
The Evora though - now that does appeal.
What is its engine really like though compared to the 911 growling flat 6?
I was contemplating test driving one as I love the way it looks, and I love Lotus.
I don't want to waste my time though if its engine doesn't live up to expectations.
I do lots of miles a year too, in all weather.
How will the Evora fair at that?
Okay not in an Evora, but this is the same engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykq9-1RFrWo
With a decent manifold/exhaust/intake setup this is what it sounds like in a mid engined car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykq9-1RFrWo
With a decent manifold/exhaust/intake setup this is what it sounds like in a mid engined car.
Don't worry about doing a lot of mileage in the Evora, one of the Scottish Evora contingent has done something like 18k in his so far.
Personally I think the sports exhaust is essential for the Evora as it does sound a little bit more fruity (although still yet to hear it on full whack going past as always been in the driving seat).
Must admit that I do like the switcheable option on 911's as always nice to be a little bit more subtle when coming home late at night (does not help with my neighbour being a traffic cop)
Cheers
George
Personally I think the sports exhaust is essential for the Evora as it does sound a little bit more fruity (although still yet to hear it on full whack going past as always been in the driving seat).
Must admit that I do like the switcheable option on 911's as always nice to be a little bit more subtle when coming home late at night (does not help with my neighbour being a traffic cop)
Cheers
George
Edited by douglasgdmw on Sunday 16th January 21:22
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