Poll: Lotus Emira Discussion

[Mysterae_]

Just a day to go, I think the Lotus Emira is going to be something epic.

https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/

The last petrol sportscar to be made by Lotus apparently.

 

[Mysterae_]

McLarens seem like what you'd get if you put a V8 in an Evora. Though the Evora actually has [kid sized] rear seats

McLaren should drop PAS, they aren't much heavier than an Exige I don't think and they don't need it. There isn't much weight over the front wheels on mid engine cars. You gain a lot of steering feel without it

I've got to disagree with you on the PAS, my Esprit doesn't have it and is a pain to park and turn at low speeds. So much so I'm thinking about retrofitting it sometime in the future. I do agree about the steering feel though, it'll be a tough compromise.

Not long to go to the Emira launch! A public message from Jensen Button .

 

[Mysterae_]

I want one.

 

[Mysterae_]

Oh yes...

 

[Mysterae_]

I see this as a blend of the Evora and Evija, a transition if there ever was one.

 

[Mysterae_]

Some more details.

 

[Mysterae_]

P.S. You live once! Deposit placed!

Congrats to you Gibbo and everyone else who has placed a deposit! I'm sure many will continue through to purchasing once the road reviews are out.

Quite green with envy which suits this pic .

I'm so tempted but my money is already earmarked for a new garage build.

I think the Alpine was mostly seen as a more expensive GT86 rival.

It was also quite fugly and the blind aren't allowed to drive .

 

[Mysterae_]

Looks great in green. No point in a garage if you don't have a new car to park in it.

I agree and I have . Think of it more as a big workshop to restomod my Esprit and others in the future. A little worm in my ear is telling me to change tact though.

 

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Go and see one for yourselves in the flesh tomorrow at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

 

[Mysterae_]

Nice Exige Gibbo, I didn't think I'd see you in a Lotus quite so soon!

 

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Awesome to hear . It's when getting in positioning your backside for the seat only to realise it much lower than your arse thinks it is .

 

[Mysterae_]

It does look amazing. If I didn't have other plans the i4 AMG would be my choice. In silver. Or maybe blue.

 

[Mysterae_]

I guess no one is interested in the new Lotus SUV?

I would, if I could afford one!

The Lotus Eletre:

 

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Awesome stuff Gibbo.

I really can't wait to see these on the road in the near future.

 

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As of last week mine was scheduled for October build and November delivery but have cancelled the car now.

Catching up on this thread and just saw this, a bit of a shame as you seemed really keen to get one.

 

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I mean...are they wrong though?

Lots Of Trouble Unless Serviced

FTFY I am biased though.