2016 Lotus Evora 400 Heathel Edition

The Evora 400 represented a genuine step forward for Lotus's mid-engined platform: 400 bhp from the supercharged 3.5-litre V6, a stiffer structure, revised aerodynamics, and a notably improved cabin over the original Evora. This 2016 example is the Heathel Edition, a named special variant, and has covered just 23,750 miles from new — an exceptionally low figure for a nine-year-old car that points to careful, light-use ownership throughout.

Fitted with the IPS automatic transmission, this is a notably accessible configuration of the Evora 400 — one that doesn't compromise the mid-engined balance or Lotus's characteristic steering precision, but makes the car more usable day-to-day. The 2+2 layout and usable luggage space give it a level of real-world practicality that few mid-engined sports cars can match, reinforcing its case as a car that can be used rather than stored.

At £48,995, this sits at an interesting point in the market for a British-built, Hethel-developed sports car with genuine performance credentials. Low-mileage Evora 400s in named-edition specification are becoming progressively harder to find, and the model's reputation for purity of engineering continues to support values.