Shifting through the sounds of a Lotus Evora hybrid

The back end of the Lotus Evora 414E hybrid

OK. I know that most following this blog don't really care about luxury hybrids, such as Porsche's latest Cayenne hybrid, or hybrid sports cars, such as the latest announced by Lotus.

Nonetheless, I thought the Lotus Evora 414E plug-in hybrid was worth a little ink this morning. Not because the Evora hybrid can from travel from 0 - 60 in less than 4 seconds, nor because it can travel 35 miles on pure electric power before its range extending engine kicks in to achieve a total range of 300 miles.

No, its the sounds of the Lotus Evora that are most intriguing. With a sound system developed by Lotus and Harman International, the Evora "uses speakers inside the cabin and on the exterior to imitate engine and gear sounds. Four sound options are available to drivers: V-6, V-12, "futuristic," and a combination of conventional engine and futuristic," according to MotorTrend.

Is fake noise cheesy in a sports car?

Well, the cheese doesn't end there. The Evora hybrid also provides a driving experience that simulates a seven-speed twin-clutch gearbox for all the gear-head posers out there.