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It’s a good point Graham. If the car is a weekend toy that is often kept higher in the rev range you won’t notice it. However I found as the Evora was used as a daily driver I often was in traffic at lower revs expecting to be able to use torque of engine to accelerate without changing down, as per any other 350 bhp car. It was then you experienced the transmission noise. Hopefully they’ve been able to dampen it down enough not to be a problem for majority of new owners 👍

Which unfortunately was exactly the problem I had with my Evora, so although it may be improved, the fact they mention it shows it’s still a problem As I know this problem doesn’t exist with the auto and I enjoyed the auto on the 400, for me I’ll go that route thanks for update btw.

My Evora 400 was asbo loud with stock exhaust when “open” and not a chance on track unless short shifting past sound meters. Had same exhaust on my Exige 380 and got black flagged at Donny.

Had same problem with my S1 and was still there in 400 I test drove, so I went auto with the 400. Raised a question with Rybrook to ask Lotus if they had resolved for the Emira. Chased after a couple of weeks and was told Lotus were aware of the historic problem but couldn’t confirm if resolved. Thus I’m going Auto again with the Emira as based on years of Lotus ownership I’m not that confident they will sort it fully. Plus I like the auto box anyway, and can sound like a heel and toe god on down changes 😆

Was at Solihull yesterday around 13:15 so sure I met some of you on here. Car is stunning but as others have stated the colour samples are quite a way off configurator for green, red and nimbus so you need to see them in the flesh to finalise spec. I took some photos with piece of white and grey car in shot to help white balance. Don’t have space on my account to share here , so have posted elsewhere where I see a lot of similar usernames.

Needed to change my viewing slot at dealers due to work conflict. Called dealer and was told unfortunately it had to be re arranged by lotus centrally. So called Lotus to then be told no, it’s the dealer. Informed them I had been told the opposite , so they kindly said they would call dealer and sort it and then phone me back. Guess what, 2 days later and no calls. To then top it all, a day later I get a reminder email from Lotus regards my original booking, with instructions at end of email if I need to re schedule I should contact Lotus direct. Someone needs a damn kick up the arse at Lotus, they create so much confusion. I give up lol.

Had one. Nothing like a lotus . Very agricultural.

My Alpine A110 was same. Very compliant suspension and was staggered how quickly it could cover bumpy country roads, to an extent I know an Exige wouldn’t stand a chance ( would be airborne lol) and an Evora would be tested.

Unfortunately across all new cars, not just Lotus 😒

Yep, had a quick play with Cayman GTS config and was up around £8k of options to get similar without taking into account the wheels on Emira FE may be more expensive than options on Cayman

Been using adaptive cruise for last 5 years across 2 different daily drivers and wouldn’t be without it for the daily motor. Not such an issue for weekend toy. Have the Lane guidance system, but can be switched off permanently , but is a 2 year old car now. The father in law is going mad that his new VW needs to have this function switched off every time he starts the car. Hearing same from lots of other new car owners. World has gone health and safety mad.

9k miles in 400 auto. Loved it and will spec it on Emira.

This . Was always disappointed they couldn’t get same setup in the V6 Exige as IPS on even the last cars was way behind the Evora 4xx cars.

Unfortunately unless someone take a shot with a decent camera and has white balance spot on , then it’s hard to judge colours. I’ll wait till I see them in the flesh before making a decision.