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Lotus Evora Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2021 Lotus Evora is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2021):

The Lotus Evora is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026
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Lotus Evora Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2021Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L20
2021Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.5L20
2020Config 1 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L20
2020Config 2 of 4Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L20
2020Config 3 of 4Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.5L20
2020Config 4 of 4Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.5L19
2018Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L20
2018Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.5L19
2017Config 1 of 2Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.5L20
2017Config 2 of 2Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd6 3.5L19

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lotus Evora data analysis

How to read this Lotus Evora data

This page lists every 2017 through 2021 Lotus Evora record we hold for this measurement — 10 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Lotus Evora figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Lotus Evora record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Evora Drivetrain

Is the Lotus Evora front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Lotus Evora is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Lotus Evora come with AWD or 4WD?

The Lotus Evora is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.

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