A standard perspective shared amongst lovers about fashionable Lotus autos is that whereas the British-built components could break usually, the Toyota-supplied components are dependable. This video documenting the issues of a 2013 Evora exhibits that generally even the Toyota components could cause points.
This Evora got here into the Car Wizard’s store as a result of the automated transmission was popping out of drugs and into impartial whereas on the transfer. It’s value noting that this Lotus’s mid-mounted engine and gearbox are generally discovered in lots of Toyota merchandise from the period. In reality, the 3.5-liter Toyota 2GR-FE V6 is one thing you’d discover within the Camry, Avalon, Sienna, and extra autos from the mid-2000s via the 2010s. Later Evora variants use a supercharged model of this powerplant, just like the 410-horsepower GT410 version pictured beneath.
Watching the Goodwood Festival of Speed from a third-person perspective is one thing. The course may be narrow in certain spots, but there’s still enough room to maneuver, right? However, switching to a first-person view changes the perspective entirely. And when you add speed to the mix, you gain a newfound appreciation for the bravery required to achieve a quick time over the tight 1.1-mile ascent.
Fortunately, Koenigsegg decided to install a camera inside the blue Jesko that tackled the hill at the recent Goodwood event. Factory development driver Markus Lundh was behind the wheel while YouTuber Mr. JWW (James William Walker) occupied the passenger seat. Throughout the first half of the run, Mr. JWW can be seen laughing and clearly enjoying the Jesko’s power. As they zoom down the open straight past the spectator area, the digital speedometer shows a glimpse of 213 kph, which translates to just over 130 mph. This is an incredibly impressive speed for such a short stretch of road.
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