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thedguy
rides with Rebecca Black.. in the back
so the pics I posted are rubbish then :
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
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So is this the new Esprit?
teeb
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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).
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I thought the Europa was geting dropped?
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Das_Idiot
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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/london-2008-lotus-unveils-the-evora/
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/london-2008-lotus-unveils-the-evora/
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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!
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!
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fbc
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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
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Yes it is! Found some more pictures too :
It even has a boot (sort of)!
Now thats more like it
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chaos386
.sa = bad driver!
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!
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
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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.
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.
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!
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
.sa = bad driver!
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
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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
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Huh? You know how many diesels there are in Europeland?
