I think the show is better when he’s solo, it feels like he gets more in depth and nerdy with it, gotta love it
@Assyl.Yacine3 жыл бұрын
And it means he doesn’t need to slow down for the camera car.
@Midget4743 жыл бұрын
Agreed...he's more in depth and lotsa soul ! ;-)
@GlenStoner3 жыл бұрын
True, I do miss some of his fascinating guests though...
@WarriorsPhoto3 жыл бұрын
I agree and wonder how long he'll be keeping this up?
@fishhuntadventure3 жыл бұрын
@@WarriorsPhoto Well it’s not up to him. It’s when they relax restrictions.
@MyILoveMinecraft3 жыл бұрын
Honestly in many ways I prefer the pandemic edition episodes. Kinda feels like Jay is there with you and is explaining one certain car to you
@ldnwholesale85523 жыл бұрын
But WHY do these pandemic editions have Jay wearing blue overalls? Where is the denim!
@peterwalton15023 жыл бұрын
I agree. Jay in overalls just talking to me 😊👍👍
@WarriorsPhoto3 жыл бұрын
The show does feel different and I agree with you about that. How long will he keep this up? :(
@dorothyford66163 жыл бұрын
@@ldnwholesale8552 I agree, Jay bring the denim back!
@OnPointFirearms3 жыл бұрын
I love the new coveralls!
@danielbijan3 жыл бұрын
I have a Lotus Evora and it's my daily driver. I can't live without this car, it's reliable and exciting to drive every time I get into it.
@codyallen28383 жыл бұрын
How did you manage that? What do you do for money? If you don't mind me asking
@geuros2 жыл бұрын
@@codyallen2838 few examples - IT, manager in IT, data science etc...
@Anthony-kj3xw2 жыл бұрын
How's the comfort level, compared to something like Porsche?
@danielbijan2 жыл бұрын
@@Anthony-kj3xw it is extremely comfortable. The suspension is not stiff at all yet it hugs the road incredibly well
@Anthony-kj3xw2 жыл бұрын
@@danielbijan 👍
@kefkeuh3 жыл бұрын
All people: "I need a SUV because it's easy to get in and out" Jay Leno at 70-years old: *Get into a Lotus like he is just out of high school*
@Seadogstudio3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if Jay is the kind of guy that exercise regularly or not but I imagine that he would be doing yoga regularly for the sole purpose of being able to get in and out of sport/super cars.
@lensoprezole53223 жыл бұрын
"just out of high school" you are exagerating ... a lot ...
@mpa19312 жыл бұрын
Jay is just used getting in and out of weird positions at this point.
@wt82133 жыл бұрын
The fact that he recorded this all on his own just shows how talented he is as a showman. If he didn't mention it I probably wouldn't have noticed it was all him.
@tb-cg6vd3 жыл бұрын
Tsk, did you see the reflections off the glass when looking at the engine from inside? Amateur....!
@StrictlyParanoia3 жыл бұрын
@@tb-cg6vd Bait.
@omarspost3 жыл бұрын
Lol he deffos showed Conan his showman skills.
@Maywek3 жыл бұрын
@@StrictlyParanoia Not it’s a ... joke.
@A466483 жыл бұрын
its 2021 you trust people too mutch..how old are you like 5...maybe he lie so he dont brake the law lol
@DeutschlandGuy3 жыл бұрын
14:45 I love that little chuckle Jay has when he gets a little rush from driving. Suddenly he isn't a 70 year-old man but rather a 23 year-old kid experiencing something new for the first time. Enjoy those moments, Jay. You deserve them.
@marcryvon3 жыл бұрын
And he goes "Oh yeah !" The man is truly having fun.
@KartKing4ever3 жыл бұрын
"I know you can get this in automatic, but it seems like such a waste." A man after my own heart.
@roadie31243 жыл бұрын
Mine too. We don't do automatics in my family. My father bought his last car, a manual Saab 9-3 turbo, in 2000 when he was 76. Before he bought it, I asked him if he was going to buy an automatic. His response was "Why would I get an automatic? I'm not old enough to need an automatic." He was still driving his manual 9-3 turbo when he was 89.
@bigmanmegee3 жыл бұрын
@@roadie3124 my dad has a auto Mercedes and he always puts a water bottle in the cup holder and pretends it’s a manual, he just really wants a manual car.
@sufficetosay2 жыл бұрын
I have this in an automatic and I love it. I grew up driving manuals and now days I prefer an auto. Personally I thought the clutch was a little heavy and long. The auto is faster and has more torque and you can feel the difference imo. The automatic isn't the most refined though unfortunately.
@calvin1966vintage Жыл бұрын
Great review for straight roads! Lotus are made for tight twisting roads, and expect this is a rarity in the US?
@paisis1233 жыл бұрын
Jay, I purchased a Evora GT, as my sole Daily car, and I am happy to say I put on 8K miles on it, within 4 months of owning it. Worth EVERY Penny I paid for it. Best car, and so far, really cheap to maintain.
@jeremydavis49533 жыл бұрын
Jay leno is the man. He doesn't have to do these by himself, but he does. He does that for us.
@allensaunders4493 жыл бұрын
True jay doesn't do it for money he has plenty this is just for the love of sharing cars
@guyspeedingbyou3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. Jay is the man!
@SCORP1ONF1RE3 жыл бұрын
Jay is a good guy. He also does it cuz he loves doing it. And he also doesn't want to just sit there like most old guys wasting away in a rocking chair.
@dougcox43103 жыл бұрын
Jay: “I thought it was more important that we have new product (episodes) every week” Thanks Jay! - Everyone
@jody0243 жыл бұрын
Have my like!
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
Let's hope he never goes to spotify.
@jody0243 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 Hell no, he wont do that.
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
@@jody024 I was just being silly. I don't think he would. Just razzin all the people mad about Rogan going to spotify.
@moegeek3 жыл бұрын
I truly look forward to these videos every week. I know the “Pandemic Edition” is probably a lot more work. No words can say how much I appreciate it.
@bigbenssearchhistory58752 жыл бұрын
My dad recently purchased a 2018 Lotus Evora 400 back in October of last year (2018 is the last year they made the 400). He bought it used, but it was like new…one owner, an older guy in his 70’s who only had it for about 3 years, garage kept under a cover and only driven on weekends in perfect weather. It had just 10,400 on it when he got it and even now it only has 14,200 or so on it…he drives it a bit more often than the original owner but still drives it pretty sparingly. It’s a beautiful metallic white with black accents/rims/etc. it’s an absolutely incredible looking vehicle. It has the 3.5L Supercharged V-6 producing 400 HP (hence the name Evora 400) & 302 Lb. Ft. Tq. It weighs just slightly over 3,000 lbs. (which is very light for your average car yet pretty heavy for a Lotus…many of the previous models like the Elise and others weighed down around 2,000 lbs. or so…but you can’t even notice it when driving, it feels just as light, airy and responsive as an Elise with much more power). It’s 0-60 time is listed at 4.2 seconds (although both me and my dad have clocked it at a local drag strip with an extremely accurate clock at both 4.0 & 4.1 seconds multiple times. It has a top speed of 186 mph, and it gets there surprisingly quick for a smaller, lighter vehicle. The 2018 400 had a supercharger/inter cooler by edelbrock that has virtually zero lag…I mean NONE. It’s my favorite thing about the car actually, just how responsive that powerplant/supercharger is. It feels wayyy more like a V-8 than a 6-cylinder, even if it is supercharged…it sounds more like a 6-cylinder however, which isn’t a knock it sounds great it just sounds different than a typical V-8 would. The 400 comes with an exhaust modulator button that can switch the exhaust note between timid and much more aggressive. If you switch the exhaust to loud/sport mode and floor it from a stop the exhaust sounds almost like a Lamborghini instead of a V-6 Lotus. It’s the start/stop slow city driving where it sounds like a V-6, if your racing or gunning it it sounds incredible. This model came equipped with the 6-speed manual (6-speed automatic is available but the Torsen limited slip rear axle is only available with the manual and that is CRUCIAL to have on this vehicle). A mid-mounted engine in a smaller/lighter car with rear wheel drive/6-speed manual/Torsen launch/limited slip control and some solid horsepower/torque means for a great time though, it’s one of the funnest cars I’ve ever driven.
@mysticanimation223 жыл бұрын
100k miles and not even flinch. Thats what I like to hear. I want to drive my cars.
@sonicsabbath3 жыл бұрын
Except when you change the clutch..... It is a full clam-off job, and is EXPENSIVE because of labor hours
@jwannnggg20953 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Evora gt?
@sonicsabbath3 жыл бұрын
@@jwannnggg2095 I was looking at getting one. The ONLY REASON I got a Cayman S rather than an Evora (was looking Evora S, not GT, but same problem) was the problems surrounding clutch changes
@JLevin3 жыл бұрын
@@sonicsabbath I've already done it at 60k miles on my 2011. Worth it. Every mile has been a joy and 1000's of them have been at the track, hence the new clutch lol.
@emeraldzebra93603 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my Clio Cup haha
@ilovemapledrumsspaun40833 жыл бұрын
It seems like it's the perfect sports car. Mid engine, 6-speed manual, light, not overpowered, looks amazing, with Lotus perfectly tuned suspension and steering. Dream car.
@KhoiBoa3 жыл бұрын
Only for people with small build. Way too small.
@user-tb5ns7hc5i3 жыл бұрын
Porsche 718 Spyder
@thomaschristopherwhite90433 жыл бұрын
Also has an engine that can go last 400k-500k miles. Probably even more.
@pashakdescilly75173 жыл бұрын
@@KhoiBoa Jay is a gentleman of, shall we say, larger than average size. He was amazed how much space there is in the Evora. He put the seat fully back, and had to move it at least 4"forward so that he could reach the pedals. Also, he liked the seats. He LIKED the car.
@dogtag1143 жыл бұрын
@@KhoiBoa my sons are 6’5” and are fine with a helmet. Very large inside.
@magnuslikestanks60443 жыл бұрын
In a world where screens are taking over, it's refreshing to see a car that just uses good 'ol buttons and switches.
@detomaso_62353 жыл бұрын
Yes! I just want to keep watching the road, reach over and feel for button #5 for my favorite radio station. Or turn a lever to make my car warmer or cooler. Touchscreens may allow you to do MORE things, but they don't do the BASIC functions as well as older cars. You have to look over to do anything, it's so annoying.
@magnuslikestanks60443 жыл бұрын
@@Power_Glove Maybe, but the people who are looking to buy a car like this pay extra for the drivability, not screens.
@grahamstefaan3 жыл бұрын
Only because it's so old they didn't do screens then.
@fishhuntadventure3 жыл бұрын
@@detomaso_6235 The iOS effect: you can do lots of things! But - you may only do one thing at a time - and we’re not going to give you a single clue how to change those last three or four annoying settings
@fishhuntadventure3 жыл бұрын
@@grahamstefaan You clearly don’t get it
@Traxsuit3 жыл бұрын
This video touched my heart, since the lotus Evora is my favorite car of all time. I was not expecting him to make a video with it; however, I am more than excited that he did. It truly is an amazing car and it brings me joy to hear him talk about my favorite car.
@ReelCinnemonProducts3 жыл бұрын
Jay, man... you have a good eye for composition and framing. The fact that you set up these shots, the audio, and the angles yourself speaks volumes that you still got it! Love ya man!
@dcallan8123 жыл бұрын
We can live with "just" you Jay. you do a great job. Thank You. 👍👍
@dane.18473 жыл бұрын
I wholeheartedly agree. Videos with Mr.Leno only are better and you get the feeling of being more involved and also personal attention.
@dcallan8123 жыл бұрын
@@dane.1847 spot on. 👍👍
@Roy_Godiksen3 жыл бұрын
I kind of prefer these "Lockdown editions" of Jay Leno's Garage. One man talking about his cars. No BS. Just engineering and enthusiasm.
@drew6993 жыл бұрын
Less is more. Just like the Lotus philosophy.
@exothermal.sprocket3 жыл бұрын
The filming is fine, the content is fine, the lockdown activity around the world is flat criminal and the biggest bunch of deception ever perpetrated.
@Roy_Godiksen3 жыл бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket That has Nothing to do with this video.
@exothermal.sprocket3 жыл бұрын
@@Roy_Godiksen I sense your emotional stability has shaken.
@Roy_Godiksen3 жыл бұрын
@@exothermal.sprocket Your senses, like your common sense, is way off.
@79BCL3 жыл бұрын
Driven the original Evora and the S model with the super charger. Both are such beauties and fun to drive but also practical. Went on a road trip in one for 5 days on Hwy 1. Truly a legendary car for our time.
@oldred91223 жыл бұрын
We live in an era where pickup trucks go for $60,000+, so $100k for this Lotus is not that expensive really.
@richardwanamaker90803 жыл бұрын
Hell, some pickups go for 70 and 80 thousand LOL
@catf40773 жыл бұрын
yeah its kinda sad the fact the trucks are that expensive
@Jordonater2 жыл бұрын
Those trucks are better than a crap Vauxhall in the UK or other boring vehicles.
@viarnay2 жыл бұрын
@@Jordonater I dont want a car that tell me jokes, I just want to move
@Jordonater2 жыл бұрын
@@viarnay Fair enough. But some people do care about there car. I personally dont have one by the way im just a passive spectator on the whole car world.
@RoyAmsterdam3 жыл бұрын
I'm still single. Already looking for a 55 Buick right now.
@krakatoa87013 жыл бұрын
lol. Good luck!
@banjopete3 жыл бұрын
Brother, you’re doomed.
@pashakdescilly75173 жыл бұрын
@@banjopete Do you mean that he's doomed because '55 Buicks can not be found, or because they do the job and he will find someone?
@hoonaticbloggs54023 жыл бұрын
Girls don’t care about cars.
@samwestenskow3 жыл бұрын
@@hoonaticbloggs5402 I thought the same thing until I bought my 1973 Land Rover Series III. Every time I drive it, I get so many waves from random girls that I've never met before.
@chipper4423 жыл бұрын
Please don’t apologize Jay, I think we prefer the personal feel of these episodes.
@AlexanderJTurner3 жыл бұрын
I seek them out - much more entertaining.
@ChrisRogersTheAngryChef3 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen a JLG in a few months and I have one definitive takeaway; Jay is still one of the most likeable personalities in the business. Thanks for keeping at it even when you don't have to, we appreciate everything you do.
@scottsmith61373 жыл бұрын
My uncle James passed away a few days ago he was a hot rod guy built several for others over the years but never for himself.He told me on his death bed he would never get to own one for himself.One day I hope to fulfill his dream for him.He was an amazing man.
@OnPointFirearms3 жыл бұрын
God bless him. Sorry for your loss. I hope you can realize his dream for yourself.
@scottsmith61373 жыл бұрын
@@OnPointFirearms Thanks brother
@montestu55023 жыл бұрын
Jay, thanks for keeping up the videos during the “lockdown”. Really appreciate it!
@saginawdan3 жыл бұрын
I second that!
@dorothyford66163 жыл бұрын
@@saginawdan ditto
@Olysk8er3 жыл бұрын
“I like what it doesn’t have.” - applauds slowly - 👏
@Greg_Chase3 жыл бұрын
I own this car (2020 Evora GT) and it's the 3rd Lotus I've bought new from the Lotus dealer since 1996. It handles like a go kart, it's so tight, smooth and accurate, an astonishing drive. It's close to the ground and it's the most powerful car I've driven. And you can buy one with a manual transmission. Try that with other mid-engine cars these days. Paddle-shifting automatic is offered as an option. Toyota had a Formula One team for many years. And they have had a racing program across different vehicle products for a few decades now. The V6 supercharged engine is bulletproof and you'll never need to worry about parts availability for it if you race the car. . .
@deangiacopassi19512 жыл бұрын
Lotus has a great community. Not many other car companies where you can go to a show and talk with the designers and engineers that worked on the cars.
@scifihorspiele72823 жыл бұрын
A man, a car, a few cams...lockdown highlights....Pandemic Edition goes into history as one of the things that helped us thru
@ifrit353 жыл бұрын
Yes, that. At least when I watch Jay talking about cars I don't feel like I'm wasting my time.
@worksmartnothard1633 жыл бұрын
Jay, has a instant click reputation
@Akkbar213 жыл бұрын
Most def. A stand up legend, did the Tonight Show like a legend. Has a few cool cars 😆
@joshbryant46293 жыл бұрын
Well I had to choose between Hoonigan or this. I watched Hoonigan first. Sorry not sorry
@huss12053 жыл бұрын
@@Akkbar21 a few?
@JeremyHartson20003 жыл бұрын
True. It doesnt matter the car. You know it's going to be an interesting segment regardless.
@captaintoyota31713 жыл бұрын
Instant LIKE
@yenkofarm74403 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to review Evora GT- Yours is the best review on the Interweb- I just took delivery of a Fire Red GT, and I really like it- Like you said, I like it more and more every time I drive it, and after climbing in and out of an Elise for the past 15 years, the Evora feels like an SUV! Thanks also for this channel- You do a great service to car junkies, like myself-
@RetroMotiveAdventures3 жыл бұрын
I know comparing this to my MR2 is dumb but my MK1 Supercharged makes me feel the same way as he talk about this car in the video. A mid engine supercharged platform with instantaneous torque and just enough HP for the chassis to be incredibly fun is really the perfect package! I'd love to drive one of these someday. Thanks for another fantastic video jay!
@darryldee4673 жыл бұрын
I find it more relaxing and open when it's just Jay there talking about the cars. These "pandemic editions" are desirable. : )
@MrRomiBajwa3 жыл бұрын
I agree 🙂
@dorothyford66163 жыл бұрын
@@MrRomiBajwa ditto
@TheMissendenFlyer3 жыл бұрын
As a Norfolk bred lad, I love a Lotus...any Lotus...
@tolga1cool3 жыл бұрын
It's so sad that they discontinued the Elise, Exige and Evora :(
@iseeolly99593 жыл бұрын
I also love them, even if I do live in Suffolk !
@christianxzowner29583 жыл бұрын
Is the flower grown there too...
@judeau91513 жыл бұрын
as a Michigander, I love seeing our plates on all these cars. Well.. love is a strong word. But shoutout to the mitten
@ethant.g65363 жыл бұрын
Ayyye it's a Norfolk massif! Us Norfolk boys gotta stay together
@cheesefries74363 жыл бұрын
My fathers friend had a red Lotus Elese when I was a kid. I will never forget riding around in the passenger seat. From then on I've always really liked Lotus.
@OnPointFirearms3 жыл бұрын
I love Jay's coveralls. Really cool look for him. He's a national treasure. I feel like he's not as happy as usual. Like the pandemic is really dampening his spirits.
@BIX-18827DCM3 жыл бұрын
He seems very concerned on the video and production quality, but I think it's way better and feels more organic this way.
@jdoesmath20653 жыл бұрын
The pandemic is dampening many spirits (certainly mine). And here we go again with Delta. Stay strong and watch Jay's content ... trust me, it helps.
@ruthun3 жыл бұрын
Had the original Evora 2+2 then upgraded to the S in the early 2010s. One of the greatest motoring experiences of life.
@bicyclist23 жыл бұрын
Lucky you.
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
Is the S a turbo model, or?
@zachdebuhr63473 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 its the older supercharged model, before the 400 facelift
@joshuagibson25203 жыл бұрын
@@zachdebuhr6347 awseom. I was hoping so. Not much of a turbo fan.
@zachdebuhr63473 жыл бұрын
@@joshuagibson2520 yea, they're getting (relatively) cheap too compared to the new evoras, while the new ones are better the Evora S is definitely still a great pickup for a fun head turning car
@monica933043 жыл бұрын
I love these unscripted versions of the show. Jay is more relaxed. He really speaks from the heart.
@yojoe53113 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all that you do Jay for the car world. I didn't know anything about steam cars until I watched your channel. You're the OG of car guys.
@elit34012 жыл бұрын
Wow, a super car that has it all. Looks, speed , simple and reliable. That's hard to find. Love the car.
@bakkenta13 жыл бұрын
You mentioned oil loss. When I was a teenager (and I’m several years older than you) I worked in a gas station. A Jaguar club came through and every single car required a quart or more of oil along with the gasoline fill up. .
@KloneOne11113 жыл бұрын
This car doesn’t have a single bad angle. Thanks for your dedication Jay!
@HSKinc2 жыл бұрын
💥I just bought this very car today on Bring A Trailer, September 3rd, 2022 just because of Jay Leno !!💯
@st3wi3D3 жыл бұрын
13:30 - "You going 188 in the streets, you're going to jail. I'm sorry." The nonchalant way Jay said that cracked me up. :-)
@jamesnoble82053 жыл бұрын
The speedo in my Ford Focus goes up to 180mph. As if the car would not top out around 130 because of the computer control limiter lol
@herrunsinn7743 жыл бұрын
I first became aware of Lotus in the late 1960s. A local Corvette club would hold a "rally" every week in the parking lot of a shopping center. They would set up pylons into a course, then race around one at a time to see who could complete the course in the least amount of time. At that time, I was Corvette crazy but couldn't afford one. I loved watching the drivers tear through the course with engines screaming and tires smoking. Well, one week a Lotus pulled up as the next entry to run the course. At that time Lotus automobiles were very tiny with a relatively tiny engine to match. (Based on photos I've seen since then, I think it was a "Lotus Europa"). There was no V8 rumble when it pulled up and the exhaust could not even be heard. It sounded more like a sewing machine than a car. The crowd (myself included) laughed when the car pulled up and kept laughing as the driver made his way through the course. It looked and sounded like it was standing still compared to the fire-breathing vettes... People (again, including myself) mocked the driver for daring to enter such a "wimpy" car into the rally. Well, the driver got the last laugh. His time was a full three seconds faster though the course than even the fastest Corvette there. The car really wasn't slow but just looked and sounded that way as it effortlessly made its way through the pylons. As Jay said, Lotus is all about getting gracefully around the corners, not about being flashing and noisy in the process. I've loved Lotuses (Lodi?) ever since.
@nickjaynes3 жыл бұрын
My dad had an '07 Elise. Fell in love with Lotus then. As a 6'5" lad, I love how big they are on the inside. I wish I could afford an Evora GT...
@machupikachu10853 жыл бұрын
I test drove an Elise. Cool car, but dayam are they small! When they say "It drives like a go kart" this car is what they are talking about.
@fishhuntadventure3 жыл бұрын
@@machupikachu1085 Size isn’t the go-kart thing. Go-karts are fast fast fast on road courses without long straights. A lot of track lap records are held by go karts.
@ImBarryScottCSS3 жыл бұрын
These sound so much better in person. I mean it sounds good on the exterior shots but believe me in person they are unbelievable. How they get a relatively mundane V6 to sound like an F1 car I don't know.
@EnglishLawyer3 жыл бұрын
Jay I always love watching your show and I am so pleased you promote the shift stick. I only had two choices growing up and learning to drive in 1975 (although at that time I was 14) . One was in my mothers Fiat 124 Sport 1600 twin overhead cam with 5 forward gears which in 1972 in New Zealand(when we bought it) was unheard of and which was a great car and had stick shift, and the other was Dad's 1960 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 2 v8 automatic. So I guess I got to learn both worlds when it came to gear changing. I remember one day a cop pulled me over in the Rolls. I was 15. That was the age you could get a licence in NZ and he asked me the following question.."Sir, is this your car? And I said no... it's our chauffeurs". LOL. I remember that very clearly. I was only kidding but he didn't know what to say and let me go. I had to sit on a cushion to see over the dash whenever I drove it until I got older. If I remember correctly, Dad was sending me off to grab another bottle of Gin from home to take back to him working on our boat which was out of the water for winter maintenance. He was a character. A surgeon with a great sense of humour.Try that one today! LOL. Oh I almost forgot... the Chief of Police was a patient of his. True story.
@dukeviking3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay for EVERYTHING!!
@sgtmack233 жыл бұрын
I was at a track day at Silverstone late last year and one of these was on track... It was soooooo fast! Nothing could get near it, I want one 😄
@dfxl65873 жыл бұрын
"188 miles an hour! Do that and you are going to jail". Thankfully not here in Germany! Great video, thanks for putting in the effort to produce these quality videos on your own during the pandemic, really appreciated.
@sirmasterwolf2 жыл бұрын
I just bought my Evora GT and I must say it handles better than most super cars I’ve been in! I took it down some windy canyon roads and the steering was super responsive even at high speeds
@Davepq1003 жыл бұрын
With Jays vast amount of car experience, a recommendation from him really means something.
@ervschweiger96443 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay! I've had mine for about a year and a half. I absolutely love it - and I'm coming from both Elise and original Elan ownership.
@Rosso456MGT3 жыл бұрын
Have driven these and they are fantastic - just epic to drive. Light weight, fantastic handling and rifle bolt gear change.
@H-When3 жыл бұрын
11:48 Jay without a crew, still getting 3rd person B-Roll on a highway
@Tiax7762 жыл бұрын
Well I guess you can have crew outside if you don't interact with them...
@MrMcbear3 жыл бұрын
Honestly Jay, I'm sure its more work. But I love these 1 on 1 episodes. It's like I'm having a car discussion with you and it just feels more personal Though having the experts there is great too.
@richardtodorov3 жыл бұрын
Lotus are ceasing production on the Elise and Exige after this year. What a fantastic and iconic run it has been.
@throwback198413 жыл бұрын
"Its very hard to build a light car these days with all the safety features you have to have" There hasn't been a safety feature invented yet that Lotus can't drill a few holes in to save weight.
@diesistkeinname7953 жыл бұрын
Yea, Elise, Exige and MR2 Spyder have ABS, airbags and seatbelts. That's it, not even overroll protection or any other electronic nannies.
@jarnedeprins36173 жыл бұрын
@@diesistkeinname795 you won't find a lot of Elises and Exiges with airbags tho ;) and they don't need overroll protection as it is almost impossible to roll them over...
@roytrevisan34913 жыл бұрын
Check out an Alfa 4C 2300 lbs. now that's light
@diesistkeinname7953 жыл бұрын
@@roytrevisan3491 That's actualy heavier than the Elise, Exige and Spyder.
@diesistkeinname7953 жыл бұрын
@@jarnedeprins3617 Indeed, I'm not realy scared about rolling over in my Spyder for obvious reasons.
@Gurnavemerno3 жыл бұрын
It's cool that he still makes the effort to do the videos on his own.
@johnnyinthehellcat40923 жыл бұрын
Hes always been a hustler
@IDontKnowWhatImDoingDIY3 жыл бұрын
"Puff of blue smoke; Those days are all gone" Me and my BMW would beg to differ.
@saginawdan3 жыл бұрын
Me and my oil sucking MINI too!
@kevinjachim23783 жыл бұрын
Break,My,Wallet. BMW. worse German cars ever. Ask the Germans.I work for em.They taught me that.
@fidelcatsro69483 жыл бұрын
''endless money pits''
@jacobusderottmann10003 жыл бұрын
@@fidelcatsro6948 😄
@gerbel013 жыл бұрын
Turbo bmws burn oil on purpose. At least that's what they tell you. Me: on my 3rd. 2011 335, 2015 x5m, 2014 328d. Never had issues with actual consumption just smell
@drewp.weiner24733 жыл бұрын
Would love to see Lotus back in F1.
@vanilakung75633 жыл бұрын
Kimi drove a Lotus
@kenxiong68303 жыл бұрын
And I’d love to see Lotus turn a profit making cars 😂
@Assyl.Yacine3 жыл бұрын
I love how the sun visor moves every time he accelerates.
@tiborvisi74383 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's not snapped back to its place
@maxant42853 жыл бұрын
Supercar quality
@ronschwolsky16263 жыл бұрын
Great job. Handling is more important that outright speed... especially in LA traffic. I love the fact that it's rare. Nothing better than the grin on Jay's face when he gives it some juice.
@bicyclist23 жыл бұрын
I've always loved Lotus. They're one of a very few companies that still offer a manual transmission. If I had the money I'd get one. It will be very exciting to see what the new Evia can do. Thank you.
@zachdebuhr63473 жыл бұрын
And most of the manuals being built today, like dodge and cadillac, arent even involving and feel sloppy to me. Great to see a car that does manual right and not just for the sake of sales
@TheHesK93 жыл бұрын
They have 3 other new models coming out soon. Next is going to be an NSX rival
@shadowopsairman15833 жыл бұрын
Just lock out shift points on an auto
@thisreallysucksbig3 жыл бұрын
Have to say thank you Jay for doing these covid productions all on your own. It's a life line for some of us isolated superannuated motorheads during these troubled times.🙏
@dakotalloyd51133 жыл бұрын
Jay Leno was born to do car related content like this. I can just tell he's so passionate about it
@danweyant7073 жыл бұрын
"This is a practical car." I love ya, Jay.
@jameseyman90783 жыл бұрын
Its amazing to see the content that can be made using an old man and a camera. Really appreciate the effort!
@servicarrider3 жыл бұрын
An old man? Have some respect.
@supercooled3 жыл бұрын
You think May shot this himself? Lol
@servicarrider3 жыл бұрын
@@supercooled Who's May? You think you're watching Grand Tour? Drive Tribe, maybe? LOL!
@tommyduk17793 жыл бұрын
An inspired monologue from a true car guy. Love lotus; love Leno. Keep doing your thing, sir.
@harrybarnes35393 жыл бұрын
This Lotus is absolutely gorgeous. The back of it is pretty nice too however, I think the front is really really beautiful.
@markmowbray5953 жыл бұрын
Jay, Engineering, pure quality engineering. The team have inherited the ethos of performance handling around what is now a quality power train. Great video, thank you.
@richis653 жыл бұрын
Loved the smile on Jay's face when he got on the gas in the 14-15 minute time interval. Cool.
@beepcode39803 жыл бұрын
AMEN on that eyes off the road thing. i dont want to toggle thru a graphic to adjust my fan on ac flow.
@codyallen28383 жыл бұрын
I know right. What happened to tactile options like buttons or knobs? We had it figured out over 70 years ago!
@donoldduckben3 жыл бұрын
I just started my driving lessons and I'm not even kidding people who don't drive manual are missing out, it really is so fun, just throwing the gear lever around would put a smile on my face
@michaelhayward75723 жыл бұрын
Lotus has always appreciated its Norfolk roots, and Norfolk has always been proud of Lotus and its heritage.
@petewitt28673 жыл бұрын
“Will it do a burnout?” Leno, J. (2013). I miss those days...
@bgrigg073 жыл бұрын
Jay, I actually prefer the pandemic editions. Just you and the car!
@MrMatte00003 жыл бұрын
The fact that Jay goes through the trouble of recording these videos for us is amazing, and very appreciated, we all know the man doesn't have too
@SCORP1ONF1RE3 жыл бұрын
He does it because he loves doing it. We are just a bonus for him.
@ambbrano30493 жыл бұрын
Excellent coverage, I’m in the UK and had 2 esprit turbos and 3 exige with last two with a Toyota engine.Also probably the best car they ever sort of made, a Lotus Carlton which I had for 7 year from new, the longest I’ve ever had a car.Hope they now get the funding they deserve now the new owners are in.
@onethousandtwonortheast88483 жыл бұрын
The only car the wife and myself can agree upon. Love it. Getting it.
@moimoi47253 жыл бұрын
I had a 2011 Lotus Elise R, then a 2014 Lotus Evora NA and then a 2017 Lotus Evora 400....LOVED those cars, indeed driver car BUT I sold it to get a 2020 C8....LOVE the C8, super fast, super nice and EASY to drive...in 2 yrs I will sell my C8 and get a brand new discounted Lotus Evora GT.
@will33463 жыл бұрын
Jay after the pandemic is over you should do these style of episodes (without any guests) once a month. It feels way more personal and enjoyable.
@genesimons83683 жыл бұрын
Please don't apologise Jay. Your show is a Godsend for millions of folks, I'm just happy to be one of them. Top notch entertainment, no matter the format. So rare to learn real information online these days! Thank you sir.
@rpdobbler3 жыл бұрын
Am I crazy for thinking these pandemic shows are amongst Jays BEST WORK!? EVER...including the tonight show!?
@boduke94283 жыл бұрын
I like the pandemic editions. It feels more personal and relaxed, more like a conversation or storytime.
@ifrit353 жыл бұрын
Jay if you didn't tell us that your crew isn't with you we wouldn't even have noticed. Quality content, as always.
@ryanrussell23373 жыл бұрын
I didn’t tune in for the car, but the delivery . Jay you are an inspiration to a bloke that wants to make his own way. Keep on fighting a good fight my good man!! From Australia 🇦🇺
@rickolson31143 жыл бұрын
After driving so many exotic cars it must be hard to get excited about the next one...Jay seems to be in his element with vintage cars and machinery.
@pablocramer96693 жыл бұрын
From Colin Chapmans days til today: a great lightweight sports and race car history. Thanks Jay.
@larryb.lindsay23663 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay, nice machine. Thank you for persevering with the vids, all us in lockdown really appreciate the effort.
@stevemcrichards87683 жыл бұрын
That's a good exhaust noise. Totally unique car with an excellent engine.
@jordanking69393 жыл бұрын
I love how Jay Leno respect old school sport cars. The Lotus Evora GT gives you the mix of old school performance lightweight, stiff suspension, very little bells and whistles
@EvoraGT43010 ай бұрын
The suspension is not as stiff as you think, which is a good thing.
@terencerussell91783 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of that v6 engine is it just great I could hear it all day long 👍❤ great video Jay Thanks again
@captaintoyota31713 жыл бұрын
Toyota v6s have always sounded good. The 5vz-fe 3.4l dohc v6 in the t100s and many more sounds AMAZING with good exhaust. Its in my t100 and muffler fell off. My gass mileage went horrid cause i was always flooring it to hear the scream of that v6. I duno why ppl think v6s sound bad i mean old american push rod ones yeah but the dohc bigger displacement ones sound fantastic
@zachdebuhr63473 жыл бұрын
@@captaintoyota3171 yea, and euro V6s have always sounded good as well in so many different cars, combine Lotus master rebuilding skills with a proven nice toyota engine and its magic
@theunheardprophet43153 жыл бұрын
"I love that long pull in third gear" 15:06 the sun visor: "I, for one, do not."
@behindthen0thing3 жыл бұрын
Okay?
@steeveedee84783 жыл бұрын
If you watch it carefully he failed to clip the visor back into place. Shortly after he's fixed it.
@ephancock3 жыл бұрын
That was bothering me too lol lol
@nathansmith27573 жыл бұрын
Jay is a cool guy, just loves cars. I talked to him up at Newcomb’s Ranch. I have no affiliation with Galpin, just want to give credit where it’s due. Very fun & relaxed. We took two of them out, chased each other up & down the canyon, just thrashed it. The road was a little dirty from the recent rain. Dust & dirt flying everywhere. I’m picking it up in a week. Can’t wait. Thanks Jay.
@scottimusgarrett153 жыл бұрын
I've always been a Lotus fan. As Colin Chapman would say, "Just add lightness."
@gsmith2073 жыл бұрын
Lovin this Lotus! Always liked them anyway. Immediately fell in love when I saw one for first time in Pretty Woman. Awesome!
@westsenkovec3 жыл бұрын
500 miles without problems! Wow, I'm sold!
@elcasho3 жыл бұрын
500 miles without burning oil
@westsenkovec3 жыл бұрын
And not babied! I've heard the Tesla stock is dropping.
@jonfd13 жыл бұрын
Jay I just wanna thank you for so many years of entertainment. I can only imagine how much work goes into it and I want you to know I’ve been watching since I was a kid and really do appreciate what you do !