Gold FFM C8RKH Posted February 18, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, cobwatch said: I wonder if Lotus may be a little frustrated, pipped to the post here... They've faffed about and taking too long. Only themselves to blame. 2 Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cobwatch Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 minute ago, C8RKH said: They've faffed about and taking too long. Only themselves to blame. Yes, unfortunate. McLaren are literally on their knees, but they managed to keep momentum. The warranty on the Artura is impressive, even if it is an admission of past failings, and very necessary to bolster customer confidence. I think the 131 models are going to bring it. Word is best developed Lotus Type ever.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedaSay Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 I agree, the cars have been in gestation for long enough. Now they will look reactive instead of proactive, but it is not just McLaren, it is also Maserati and soon Ferrari. They are all coming down with V6 twin turbo and hybrid. if Type 131 is indeed 2 cars a 4cyl and a V6. I'm afraid the V6 has been upstaged already. The fun thing is that JMG wanted that 3.0L V6 twinturbo supercar out in 2019. By that point they had been working on it for almost 3 years. They were really happy with the design. Geely was bringing the parts bin, the change in leadership and the strategy review delayed things. Still Lotus needs to make a splash in terms of image but also volume and create a strong differentiator on price point, so a playful 3 or 4cyl hybrid, based on VVA+, should be able to top the balance under 1300kg if they optimize things. Power is in my mind a non issue whether they fit it with 300 or 400bhp is kind of besides the point. The car should be about build quality, easy of use and playfulness For The Driver. The Geely/Volvo element should make warranty a non issue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cobwatch Posted February 18, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 Even if it is late to market, a Type 131 V6 that can hang with the cars you mention would be a stunning surprise. There must absolutely be no more delay if that is the case. Lotus seem to be aiming for a different price point from what they have said which luckily provides the leeway needed. Just. A 1300kg hybrid with up to 400 bhp? Yes please. Priced right it could revolutionise Lotus. Exciting times. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stephenwhyte Posted February 19, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Exciting times indeed - certainly the most anticipated car launch I can remember for a very very long time! I can’t bloody wait!😎 I think we will see the first sightings of it very soon........this image has just whetted the appetite further😍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted February 20, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 15/02/2021 at 15:59, LotusLeftLotusRight said: Cool. I reckon they’re going to upsell you. I can’t imagine they will want chassis number one to be poverty spec! I hope they don't do the same "Launch Edition" approach as done for the Evora. Whilst it's nice to have a fully loaded car, it meant all the early batch were very top end price and I had to give up my slot for #12. I've heard the Type 131 will be V6 first, then 4 cylinder, so at launch it's likely to be the higher end of the price range anyway. On 15/02/2021 at 18:17, NedaSay said: Uh the AMG 4 cyl is probably out of the equation as the deal between Geely and Daimler was signed way after the development team froze the spec. Beside Volvo has a very potent 4cyl that does fit the need for a lightweight mild hybrid (48v battery) sport cars and also a PHEV (the SUV), and has it come from within the group there is no license fee to pay and dealership staff can easily be trained to service it. I'm with you on this. Would make more sense for Lotus to use an engine from the Geely family and, with an eye to the future, have something with a hybrid and/or EV option. On 13/02/2021 at 20:07, Karl M Roberts said: I have got a lotus 131 on order. I am told it looks very much like 130. Should be a good looking car. Also, possible launch 8th to 11th July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. @Karl M Roberts how have you managed to order and via which dealer? I've tried to put a deposit down but was told they aren't been accepted yet. So I've lodged a formal "expression of interest" so I'm in the line when deposits can be taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 hour ago, TomE said: I've heard the Type 131 will be V6 first, then 4 cylinder, so at launch it's likely to be the higher end of the price range anyway. Seems as if some info has come out from somewhere, has there been any thoughts of performance/ economy (if relevant..) and cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M Roberts Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 23 hours ago, TomE said: I hope they don't do the same "Launch Edition" approach as done for the Evora. Whilst it's nice to have a fully loaded car, it meant all the early batch were very top end price and I had to give up my slot for #12. I've heard the Type 131 will be V6 first, then 4 cylinder, so at launch it's likely to be the higher end of the price range anyway. I'm with you on this. Would make more sense for Lotus to use an engine from the Geely family and, with an eye to the future, have something with a hybrid and/or EV option. @Karl M Roberts how have you managed to order and via which dealer? I've tried to put a deposit down but was told they aren't been accepted yet. So I've lodged a formal "expression of interest" so I'm in the line when deposits can be taken. Hi, I expressed an interest appropriately 18 months ago. I was asked to pay and paid the deposit 30th January 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geartox Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 11:12, duncx said: Well, since you ask...... Elise, Exige, Evora finished this year with some very tasty final editions due shortly and made in limited numbers (of course). Be quick if you want one, end of an era for sure ... This also what I got from "good sources" last year. But maybe the new strategy with Alpine and full electric cars will change that. Quote - https://www.dailymotion.com/tracknsound - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Where have you placed your order Karl? Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post TomE Posted February 21, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 On 20/02/2021 at 18:21, exeterjeep said: Seems as if some info has come out from somewhere, has there been any thoughts of performance/ economy (if relevant..) and cost. Not that I've heard yet. My sources are reliable, I'll share what I can but I can't share everything. As some know, I had a very early deposit down on an Evora while it was Project Eagle and was able to provide some info back then. The Evora section on here was started by Bibs and me as the standalone EvoraForum before moving to TLF 👍 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl M Roberts Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 31 minutes ago, Trevsked said: Where have you placed your order Karl? Trevor. Hi, Lotus Silverstone, they are brilliant and very knowledgeable and helpful. I fully recommend them. Yours, Karl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian73 Posted February 22, 2021 Report Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 13/02/2021 at 14:07, Karl M Roberts said: I have got a lotus 131 on order. I am told it looks very much like 130. Should be a good looking car. Also, possible launch 8th to 11th July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. An order or a cash deposit on some fluffy tales like the rest of us? They've had my money for over year now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 20:17, Karl M Roberts said: Hi, Lotus Silverstone, they are brilliant and very knowledgeable and helpful. I fully recommend them. Yours, Karl Yes the sales there are very good I understand. Should be a very good car, I’ll be very disappointed if not but no reason given the extra time and resources they have now for it to be anything other that something we hope for. Trevor. 2 Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Karl M Roberts Posted February 25, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Trevsked said: Yes the sales there are very good I understand. Should be a very good car, I’ll be very disappointed if not but no reason given the extra time and resources they have now for it to be anything other that something we hope for. Trevor. Hi guys, well 19 weeks today, the Lotus 131 will be launched at Goodwood. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted February 25, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, Karl M Roberts said: Hi guys, well 19 weeks today, the Lotus 131 will be launched at Goodwood. ... and I'll be there! Super excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Karl M Roberts said: Hi guys, well 19 weeks today, the Lotus 131 will be launched at Goodwood. Have you had it confirmed then Karl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 12 hours ago, TomE said: Hi guys, well 19 weeks today, the Lotus 131 will be launched at Goodwood. If this is confirmed than there will be an extra incentive for loads of us to go this year. I cannot imagine the wife would like to spend the day driving there, looking round and driving back though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techyd Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 I'm assuming that's the festival of speed? I might book a ticket ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted February 26, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Techyd said: I'm assuming that's the festival of speed? I might book a ticket ! They're selling out fast! Thursday is manufacturers day, with fewer of the usual cars doing runs up the hill but more new/recent launches. With so many motor shows cancelled I'm expecting to see several launches being done there. Lotus will be there across Fri to Sun too, but the launch itself will be on the Thu. https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/festival-of-speed/programme/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM TomE Posted March 3, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 @Techyd I've just been advised by Goodwood that extra FOS tickets and packages will go on sale at 12:00 tomorrow, including for Saturday which was sold out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wake Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Car magazine posted this - https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/industry-news/lotus/global-expansion/ It says that the type 131 will use the same Toyota V6 found in the Exige / Evora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AK70 Posted April 14, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) https://drivingtomorrow.lotuscars.com/ Here we go... 😉 Edited April 14, 2021 by AK70 2 3 Quote For the few who know the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inversed Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Please don't let me regret putting deposit down for FE 390 today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrylV8 Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 No shame it part exchanging the 390 April 2022! 1 Quote Darryl & Sue Proud to drive and own since new a true British supercar the Evora GT430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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