Lotus goes stark raving mad.....
09-30-10, 10:11 AM
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The only one I like is the Espirt, because it kept the similar boxy shape it's always had. The Elise in my opinion is full of fail, as it hasn't kept ANY distinction and looks like your run of the mill sport coupe. The Elan as well has kept with it's boxy shape, so it gets a pass for an updated look. As for the Eterne, I guess it's a new model so I can't really judge it, but it does have an AM feel to it.
09-30-10, 10:59 AM
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Okay, I was not prepared for this thread at all!
I'll take them all please!
SO there is the Elise, Evora, Elan, Elite, and Esprit. Seems like some potential over lap, but that sounds like an exciting lineup of two door sports cars. All powered by Toyota engines too. lol
I'll take them all please!
SO there is the Elise, Evora, Elan, Elite, and Esprit. Seems like some potential over lap, but that sounds like an exciting lineup of two door sports cars. All powered by Toyota engines too. lol
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09-30-10, 11:05 AM
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Boring designs with oh so very little originality or Lotus flair.
They're turning the Elise into a Boxster. Shame. It'll sell more for sure, but still, shame that they have to get rid of their core beliefs for some sales. I for one would be more inclined to buy one now than before. But still, shame. Plus, who's gonna pay 55k for this when you can buy an FT86, turbocharge it, and run circles around it for half the price?
Not sure who's gonna plunk down 180k for an Espirit when it looks that boring.
And the Elite and Eterne... seriously what are you guys doing in a Lotus lineup.
The Elan is the most promising prospect here, imo. Solid performance at a reasonable price. With it coming out in 2013, what are they going to do with the Evora?
Still, I think Lotus is mad for releasing all these vehicles AT ONCE, especially w the vehicles looking boring and dated as they are already... they aren't going to have anything new to show for the next five-six years, and that is a LONG TIME.
They're turning the Elise into a Boxster. Shame. It'll sell more for sure, but still, shame that they have to get rid of their core beliefs for some sales. I for one would be more inclined to buy one now than before. But still, shame. Plus, who's gonna pay 55k for this when you can buy an FT86, turbocharge it, and run circles around it for half the price?
Not sure who's gonna plunk down 180k for an Espirit when it looks that boring.
And the Elite and Eterne... seriously what are you guys doing in a Lotus lineup.
The Elan is the most promising prospect here, imo. Solid performance at a reasonable price. With it coming out in 2013, what are they going to do with the Evora?
Still, I think Lotus is mad for releasing all these vehicles AT ONCE, especially w the vehicles looking boring and dated as they are already... they aren't going to have anything new to show for the next five-six years, and that is a LONG TIME.
09-30-10, 11:22 AM
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09-30-10, 11:24 AM
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So they just dumped all of these concepts at one show? I have to say, these cars are gorgeous. I specifically love the Esprit...holy chit 
Looks like they are trying to diversify their model range and offer larger vehicles. I kinda worry about them using Lexus F engines in the future. I can see Lexus dropping a certain engine into the ISF or GSF, then handing it over to Lotus who tunes it for another 40-50hp and then Lexus' halo F cars look second best
Looks like they are trying to diversify their model range and offer larger vehicles. I kinda worry about them using Lexus F engines in the future. I can see Lexus dropping a certain engine into the ISF or GSF, then handing it over to Lotus who tunes it for another 40-50hp and then Lexus' halo F cars look second best
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09-30-10, 11:54 AM
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Lotus has now just bumped a lot of brands down to be in my top 5 favorite brands. Wow, what bold concepts and how bold to drop them all at the same time!
Okay these are toyota engines? A 4 cylinder with 320hp? A 4.0 V-6? The 5.0 with 620hp? The 5.0 in a mid-engine setup!!
Wow......Can we get these motors in a Lexus too?
Okay these are toyota engines? A 4 cylinder with 320hp? A 4.0 V-6? The 5.0 with 620hp? The 5.0 in a mid-engine setup!!
Wow......Can we get these motors in a Lexus too?
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09-30-10, 03:21 PM
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Lotus has now just bumped a lot of brands down to be in my top 5 favorite brands. Wow, what bold concepts and how bold to drop them all at the same time!
Okay these are toyota engines? A 4 cylinder with 320hp? A 4.0 V-6? The 5.0 with 620hp? The 5.0 in a mid-engine setup!!
Wow......Can we get these motors in a Lexus too?
Okay these are toyota engines? A 4 cylinder with 320hp? A 4.0 V-6? The 5.0 with 620hp? The 5.0 in a mid-engine setup!!
Wow......Can we get these motors in a Lexus too?
So they just dumped all of these concepts at one show? I have to say, these cars are gorgeous. I specifically love the Esprit...holy chit
Looks like they are trying to diversify their model range and offer larger vehicles. I kinda worry about them using Lexus F engines in the future. I can see Lexus dropping a certain engine into the ISF or GSF, then handing it over to Lotus who tunes it for another 40-50hp and then Lexus' halo F cars look second best
Looks like they are trying to diversify their model range and offer larger vehicles. I kinda worry about them using Lexus F engines in the future. I can see Lexus dropping a certain engine into the ISF or GSF, then handing it over to Lotus who tunes it for another 40-50hp and then Lexus' halo F cars look second best