Lotus Evora 0–60 Times
The Lotus Evora 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 13 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Automobile, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested Lotus Evora is the 2021 Lotus Evora GT Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.40 seconds at 113.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Lotus Evora is the 2010 Lotus Evora 2+0 Coupe, which took 5.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.60 seconds at 104.0 mph, according to Automobile.
Out of all the Lotus Evora tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 12.99 seconds at 107.85 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.00sec
2021 GT Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
4.53sec
Across 13 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
12.99sec
@ 107.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.20sec
2010 2+0 Coupe
Across 13 verified runs, the Lotus Evora ranges from 4.00 to 5.20 seconds 0–60, with a 4.53-second average.
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Lotus Evora Performance Overview
Across 13 verified tests spanning 2010 to 2021, Lotus Evora performance traces a single-generation arc built around the Toyota-sourced 2GR-FE V6, evolving from 276 to 416 hp in naturally aspirated and supercharged gasoline form. Early cars set the baseline with the 2010 2+0 Coupe at 5.2 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2010 2+2 Coupe lowered the mark to 4.8 seconds. By 2011, the supercharged S 2+0 Coupe cut that to 4.3 seconds, establishing the first clear shift in the Evora’s acceleration profile.
Mid-cycle development centered on higher-output supercharged variants. The 2017 Evora 400 Coupe reached 4.0 seconds to 60 mph, matching the quickest time recorded for the model and resetting its production benchmark. That gain also moved quarter-mile performance deeper into the 12-second range, with the lineup averaging 12.99 seconds at 107.9 mph across all tests.
In its final years, the range consolidated around the GT specification, where the 2021 GT Coupe again delivered 4.0 seconds to 60 mph and the model’s quickest quarter-mile of 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph. By the end of production, the Evora stood as a consistently quick, V6-powered gasoline sports car with tightly clustered real-world results.
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Lotus Evora 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
13 tests · 6 years
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2021 Lotus Evora
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.85
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
2021 Lotus Evora GT Coupe
4.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.40s
¼ mi @ 113.3 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 12.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 113.3 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 416 hp
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,116 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 13
#07
2021 Lotus Evora GT Coupe
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.30s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L Supercharger V6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 416 hp
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,116 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 7.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 26 H / 21.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #7 of 13
How we verify Lotus Evora performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Evora trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lotus Evora 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Lotus Evora performance FAQs
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The 2021 Lotus Evora GT Coupe reaches 60 mph in as little as 4.0 seconds. Another verified 2021 GT Coupe run recorded 4.6 seconds, so current-year results span 4.0 to 4.6 seconds. Both runs are stock rear-wheel-drive coupes with 416 horsepower and 317 lb-ft from the supercharged 2GR-FE V6.
The quickest Lotus Evora on record is the 2021 Evora GT Coupe at 4.0 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph. That car is a stock, supercharged, rear-wheel-drive coupe with 416 horsepower.
The fastest stock Lotus Evora is the 2021 GT Coupe, with a verified 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. Since all 13 recorded Evora tests are production vehicles, the fastest overall run is also the fastest stock run. The same trim also leads the model line in the quarter-mile at 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph.
Across 3 verified GT Coupe tests, the Lotus Evora GT Coupe averages 4.2 seconds from 0 to 60 mph, with a best run of 4.0 seconds. The quickest current-year example is the 2021 GT Coupe, and its strongest quarter-mile result is 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph.
Across the full 2010-2021 Lotus Evora run, the model averages 4.53 seconds from 0 to 60 mph over 13 tests. The quickest Evora from this generation is the 2021 GT Coupe at 4.0 seconds, while the slowest is the 2010 2+0 Coupe at 5.2 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 12.99 seconds at 107.9 mph.
Within the 2010-2021 Lotus Evora range, the fastest trim on record is the 2021 GT Coupe, posting a 4.0-second 0-60 time. Among the most-tested trims, the GT Coupe also leads with a 4.2-second average across 3 runs. Its quickest quarter-mile pass is 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph.
The GT Coupe and 400 Coupe are effectively tied at their best, with each recording a quickest 0-60 time of 4.0 seconds. On average, the 400 Coupe is slightly quicker, at 4.1 seconds across 2 tests, versus 4.2 seconds across 3 tests for the GT Coupe. Both are among the fastest Evora trims on record.
The GT Coupe is clearly quicker than the 2+2 Coupe. Across verified runs, the GT Coupe averages 4.2 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 4.0 seconds, while the 2+2 Coupe averages 4.87 seconds with a best of 4.8 seconds. That gives the GT Coupe a 0.67-second edge on average and 0.8 seconds at best.
The Lotus Evora S 2+0 Coupe has a recorded 0-60 average of 4.4 seconds across 2 tests, with a best run of 4.3 seconds. That places it quicker than the standard 2+0 Coupe, which averages 5.05 seconds and bottoms out at 4.9 seconds in its best recorded run.
The average Lotus Evora quarter-mile time is 12.99 seconds at 107.9 mph across 13 tests. The quickest Evora in the quarter-mile is the 2021 GT Coupe, which runs 12.4 seconds at 113.3 mph. Another 2021 GT Coupe test recorded 13.3 seconds at 109 mph, showing the spread among verified runs.
Sources
Automobile
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Evora can do, not a single marketing claim.
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