Lotus Eagle officially revealed - Page 3

prizrak · July 18th, 2008, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

I highly doubt that it was intended to be "light and nimble", considering it has a lot of comfort features and seats 4(ish). I still think they could have used the engine from Lexus with 300hp or turbocharge it. The Europa tried be be a bit of both, and look how it ended up.

The IS-F V8 images/smilies/twisted.gif

thedguy · July 18th, 2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NooDle

so the pics I posted are rubbish then :

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/2/16/5/large_395810.jpg

Good. I like this design a lot, but 280 hp seems a bit weak from a 3.5
Surely there'll be a "hot" version with 350ish hp?

Also, I'm still not sure where the people in the back will actually be sitting? on top of the boiling hot engine?

They probably wanted a little thing called torque for carrying around 4 fat people

Aston Martin · July 21st, 2008, 08:06 PM

So is this the new Esprit?

teeb · July 21st, 2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aston Martin

So is this the new Esprit?

No. That is still to come, still to be revealed (next year?).

This is a fourth model line for Lotus (Elise/Exige, Europa, Eagle, Esprit).

Aston Martin · July 21st, 2008, 08:19 PM

I thought the Europa was geting dropped?

Hiro11 · July 22nd, 2008, 08:50 PM

Not sure if it's been posted elsewhere, but the official name is apparently "Evora".

NooDle · July 23rd, 2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hiro11

Not sure if it's been posted elsewhere, but the official name is apparently "Evora".

Yes it is! Found some more pictures too :

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/16/0/8/large_451418.jpg

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/13/14/5/art_large_451415.jpg

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/2/5/13/art_large_451423.jpg

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/0/3/11/art_large_451421.jpg

http://www.hln.be/static/FOTO/pe/5/8/1/art_large_451426.jpg

It even has a boot (sort of)!

Das_Idiot · July 23rd, 2008, 09:04 AM

and it's almost 3000 pounds... that's pretty freakin heavy (for a Lotus, obviously). like 50% more (nearly) than an Elise... wow.

yeah, this is obviously their attempt to become a bit softer to people that don't really want a Lotus but like the badge (or something).

I like the styling of it though. I prefer the Exige smiley face, this one looks more cold and machine...y than smily and happy, but still a good look.

more infos here: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/22/l...ils-the-evora/

flyingfridge · July 23rd, 2008, 09:35 AM

THAT IS GORGEOUS

for the metric people, it weighs just over 1300kg. very, very light for what you're getting. now bring on the Evora S supercharged version.... 276bhp just sounds like there's something more to come. either that or they're leaving headroom for the esprit.

and have a look at this interior...

minimalist yet complete, spartan yet evocative...the shapes and recesses are just breathtaking!

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/07/010_evoralotus.jpg

fbc · July 23rd, 2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NooDle

Yes it is! Found some more pictures too

I really want Lotus to release pics of these 'practical' rear seats, and just what sort of vision rear seat passengers will have...

Though I can't talk - someone 6ft will fit in the back of my car, but with it's window-line the view is, ahem, 'restricted'

WellsieTRD · July 23rd, 2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NooDle

Yes it is! Found some more pictures too :

It even has a boot (sort of)!

Now thats more like it

NooDle · July 23rd, 2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fbc

I really want Lotus to release pics of these 'practical' rear seats, and just what sort of vision rear seat passengers will have...

from the statement I read Lotus themselves say that the backseats are most suited for children....I'd like to see what Lotus thinks children look like... images/smilies/wacko.gif

flyingfridge · July 23rd, 2008, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NooDle

from the statement I read Lotus themselves say that the backseats are most suited for children....I'd like to see what Lotus thinks children look like... images/smilies/wacko.gif

something like this i would imagine...

http://www.criticalreading.com/Dan%20Kurland%20Sculpture/album/For%20Sale/slides/Torso%20-%20limestone.jpg

chaos386 · July 23rd, 2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Das_Idiot

and it's almost 3000 pounds... that's pretty freakin heavy (for a Lotus, obviously). like 50% more (nearly) than an Elise... wow.

yeah, this is obviously their attempt to become a bit softer to people that don't really want a Lotus but like the badge (or something).

Considering the Esprit weighed just over 3,000 pounds, I'd say this car is pretty light, especially since it has more gadgets, is likely safer, and has nearly the same power (and without turbo lag). And it's not like they're making this instead of the Elise; they can make more than one car, you know! images/smilies/tongue.gif

I personally love the look of this car, and for me it seems like the sweet spot for lightweight handling and comfort/practicality/straight line speed.

Das_Idiot · July 27th, 2008, 11:18 PM

since when does Lotus ever go in the same breath as 'practicality'?

Just seems like they're getting a bit far from their roots. not saying it's not well executed (it IS a Lotus after all) but just seems to be a bit... odd for them. first cup holders, and now child seats... it's like these people are growing up or something. That's silly.

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Originally Posted by chaos386

Considering the Esprit weighed just over 3,000 pounds, I'd say this car is pretty light, especially since it has more gadgets, is likely safer, and has nearly the same power (and without turbo lag). And it's not like they're making this instead of the Elise; they can make more than one car, you know! images/smilies/tongue.gif

I personally love the look of this car, and for me it seems like the sweet spot for lightweight handling and comfort/practicality/straight line speed.

chaos386 · July 28th, 2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Das_Idiot

since when does Lotus ever go in the same breath as 'practicality'?

Since at least the 60s with the Elan and Europa? I mean, a modest amount of practicality is kinda the whole point of a grand tourer.

Wizegui · July 28th, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos386

Since at least the 60s with the Elan and Europa? I mean, a modest amount of practicality is kinda the whole point of a grand tourer.

Perhaps then that is why the engine is so low on power. Maybe they've tuned it for more low end torque to make it a better cruiser. Euros may not not like that very much, but it will make it more livable.

Meio · July 29th, 2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wizegui

Euros may not not like that very much, but it will make it more livable.

Huh? You know how many diesels there are in Europeland?

Ozodis · July 29th, 2008, 01:29 PM

http://www.topgear.com/content/news/stories/3063/images/3/large.jpg

mhhh not a bad thing to look like a koenigsegg

Meio · July 29th, 2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozodis

mhhh not a bad thing to look like a koenigsegg

Silver is a nice colour isn't it?

http://www.design-cars.com/components/com_productbook/img_pictures/med_1996_Lamborghini_Diablo_SV_1024x768_01.jpg

http://poweredworld.com/images/lotus/silver_v8_l.jpg

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Das_Idiot Joined: Jul 20th, 2008 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 23 Posts: 112 Car: 2008 Volkswagen GTI MkV Rep Power: 2	and it's almost 3000 pounds... that's pretty freakin heavy (for a Lotus, obviously). like 50% more (nearly) than an Elise... wow. yeah, this is obviously their attempt to become a bit softer to people that don't really want a Lotus but like the badge (or something). I like the styling of it though. I prefer the Exige smiley face, this one looks more cold and machine...y than smily and happy, but still a good look. more infos here: http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/22/l...ils-the-evora/