[Livery/Colour Options]

On 12/07/2021 at 17:32, Bazza 907 said:

Will Magma red not be similar to Inferno?

 

Got your magma red right here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/appreciation-to-ford-magma-red/

 

 

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

37 minutes ago, Evotion said:

When I get one set of mine painted gold, we can take yours to get sprayed dark grey

I'd take a 2nd set of wheels in gold too.  I'll most likely drive this car all year round, so need a winter set of wheels!

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

I wish they had a darker grey wheel like they did on the Evora.  Like a Titanium color instead of silver.  Holds the brake dust better.

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

I am changing my spec to V6 Toyota manual.  F it, that is the one to keep for the long haul!

[So, does it have]

9 minutes ago, Bibs said:

The infotainment 100% isn't Mercedes.

That's good to hear.  I borrowed a DBX for a week and the infotainment was a pain to navigate.

[Which Gearbox would you choose?]

Has anyone seen or heard the I4 Emira?  The debut was all around the V6 and the same at Goodwood.  I am nervous that it may not sound as good. 

Is it true the I4 will be less expensive?  If so, maybe that changes it a little.

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

Is the Nimbus Grey the same as Audi's Nimbus Grey?

 

[Interior storage space]

7 minutes ago, Bravo73 said:

From the Emira picture thread (via Goodwood):

So to answer: yes, no. 

I like the shroud around the engine.  Looks more finished than previous models.

[Interior storage space]

I haven't seen a picture of the boot behind the engine.  Is that same as it was on the Evora?  Did they spruce it up a little?

[Tyres]

6 hours ago, rallyesax said:

Probably commercial agreements.

That's what I thought when I heard it was Goodyear.

Has anyone here used that tire?  Cannot of think of the last car I had with Goodyear tires of any form. 🤔

[So, does it have]

1 hour ago, brightoncorgi said:

Are the door handles the same as an Aston Martin?  Looks to be.  Does that mean the end lights up on unlocking?

Not the same...  Saw an up close and they are not identical...

[So, does it have]

Are the door handles the same as an Aston Martin?  Looks to be.  Does that mean the end lights up on unlocking?

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

28 minutes ago, TomE said:

We don’t need to finalise colours until the autumn.  They’ll have samples before then!

Do you think they'll offer an expanded portfolio of colors or special option colors like they did on the Evora?

Would love to see a mock up of a JPS livery on the Emira.  Lot of nice contours to work the gold off of.

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

It's a 3 way tie for between Seneca Blue, Magma Red, or Hethel Yellow.  All with tan interior, yellow calipers, and Design 1 Silver Alloys.

Lotus needs to send out paint samples to dealers ASAP!  They should've dropped the samples in expedited post on the day of the launch.

[Emira deposits and build slots]

As much as I'd like to buy the manual, the wife just cannot drive a manual with any confidence.  This limited how much we were able to take the Evora on road trips.  I got stung again thinking a manual is the way to go when I bought a Vantage V8.  Should I make the same decision again on the Emira? 

[Emira deposits and build slots]

Maybe there will be some improvements or efficiencies to manufacture by the time the I4's start?  

[Emira deposits and build slots]

My dealer is taking copies of photo ID with an email on interest of Emira for right now.  They'll circle back for deposits once they have more information to do so.  I put my name on the list. 

The color selection is pretty limited for now.  Hard to believe there is no white or classic BRG.  Is the nimbus grey the same as the nimbus grey on an Audi?  I am digging the hethel yellow and magma red.

[Emira deposits and build slots]

14 minutes ago, Evotion said:

When you say loaded, what are you expecting to load on to it?

All technology options, track pack.  I wonder if they'll offer special order colors for extra?

[Emira deposits and build slots]

I emailed my local dealer this morning to order one.  I hope she replies back.  Want a loaded 4 cylinder.

[Lotus Type 131 - The Rumour Mill]

Got me rethinking that maybe I want a manual.  Looks fantastic.

[The "this is my spec" thread...]

Fully loaded I4 would be my pick.  Custom color (Tiffany or Robins Egg Blue kinda color), tan interior, yellow calipers.

[LIVE Lotus Emira Launch]

Debuting in a pretty color; they must be confident in how good it looks.

[Which Gearbox would you choose?]

4 hours ago, Evotion said:

Well, they are 'Sports Cars' in most people eyes but, as you say,. NOT like a low slung rear engined car where the focus was more on dynamic ability.

To me, they are all sports cars.   

[Lotus Emira]

2 hours ago, Evotion said:

My gut feeling is that they won't for two reasons;  they will be concentrating ALL new resources on the EV range, and the cost involved in new approvals will be hideous and not worth it to them.

I'd find it hard to believe Lotus would go after engineering and manufacturing a targa.  If Emira is a success; speed up EV development.  If Emira is a flop; speed up EV development. 

 

[Which Gearbox would you choose?]

6 hours ago, C8RKH said:

But an Aston and a California are GT cars, for fast touring, not really sports cars to be taken on the road to exploit their handling and reward the driver. So not probably an "ideal" comparison for the Emira.

California has the same transmission and engine and 458.  One could say the Evora is a GT in the same way.  2+2 with GT in the name...  Both Aston's and the California are rewarding cars to drive to me.