Bibs 11,642 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 https://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/lotus-cars-news/new-lotus-sports-car-series-confirmed/ 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Bibs 11,642 Posted January 25 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 I popped the image into photoshop and upped some levels so you don't have to 9 3 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
jonwat 449 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Also in Autocar Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Techyd 251 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 Exciting, if a little sad for the end of life announcement as well, but these things must happen! It also means that the new model can't be too long behind the end of life, else Lotus will not have any cars to sell ! ! So, in that picture, is one of the covered cars Evija or is it showing 3 new plus Evija? I ask as the one nearest to Evija, does look to have the same headlights?? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,642 Posted January 25 Author Report Share Posted January 25 3 plus Evija 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM RobinB5 294 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 https://media.lotuscars.com/en/news-articles/a-new-year-and-a-new-future-new-lotus-sports-car-series-confirmed-elise,-exige-and-evora-embark-on-final-year-of-production.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,395 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) I can’t see the teaser image. Anyone? Sorry they’re under wraps next to the Evija. Three cars! Edited January 25 by LotusLeftLotusRight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM RobinB5 294 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 2 minutes ago, LotusLeftLotusRight said: Sorry they’re under wraps next to the Evija. Three cars! They could have shown a little more than just the headlight patterns! Maybe that's all they've designed so far 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Doris 19 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) You can see some details coming through here. All cars seem to have a similar front end aero package to the Evija and power/battery looks to be mid mounted looking at the side air intakes. All cars have Becker points and the trademarke low slung cockpit feel. The one on the far left looks like it might have a longer wheel base - and is a bit higher up so wondering if that will be a four seater?? Here's hoping! Edited January 25 by Michael Doris 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mayevora 1,351 Posted January 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 I can see it now. I bet the in-house Autocar Mag people are having a field day designing next weeks magazine cover inventing all sort of rubbish what the new cars look like. 3 Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM RobinB5 294 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 After a little image processing. The 3 new cars are literally under wraps. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post RobinB5 294 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 A little clearer. Run out of filters to apply 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post scotty435 1,169 Posted January 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 Three new models replacing three as good as they are but rather old models can see nothing to complain about. Been a long time coming so let’s hope they are game changes not only for the company but also the sports car market. I have a feeling they are going to be very special. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,395 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Yup, time to start really mixing with the big boys now. Hopefully something for everyone here. We have known for years that one final petrol only car (Type 131, £55k - £100k+) was expected to be launched this year, but three? Maybe the other two are pure EVs, so due much later? Eg. at least one shared with Alpine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Doris 19 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) I like the overall propotions of the three cars looking sat the enhanced photos here are a few things I noticed.... - really strong crease line along the sides of all cars, including sharp edge on rear haunches (Evija like) - triagnular air intakes and bonnet scoops also seem to be carried over - angry/mean looking - no cuteness - substantial size difference between the car on the right and the other two - which look similar - left one looks like it tapers less at the back so might be a 2+2? - no wing mirrors so presume cameras will be used instead? - very hard edge across the front of the car - reminiscent of the original Elite design (creases and curves) - rear 3/4 area looks to me a bit like a Audi R8? - laser lights? Edited January 25 by Michael Doris 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suddabym 466 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 OMFG! I’ve done a little wee. 2 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post LotusLeftLotusRight 1,395 Posted January 25 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 25 Not very impressed with the fitted car covers. Sure TLF could do better... 1 1 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM paranoidandroid 69 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 Odd decision to cut all 3 existing models and replace with one new. Assuming the Type 131 is the only one to be released this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wake 5 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 It would be interesting to see how these come in price wise. I’ve got around 60k but that probably wouldn’t get very much new in 2021/2 if I chose to wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Suddabym 466 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 I’m working on the assumption that all 3 variants of the Type 131 chassis - the 131 series - will be launched together and all be ICE. All Lotus has said previously is that the Type 131 would be ICE; it was assumed that there would only be one actual car. And, that they will be called the Elise, Elan and ... (not Evora, or Esprit) ... Exige, maybe? 1 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,395 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Good thinking. The right hand car looks significantly smaller than the other two though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM paranoidandroid 69 Posted January 25 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, Suddabym said: I’m working on the assumption that all 3 variants of the Type 131 chassis - the 131 series - will be launched together and all be ICE. All Lotus has said previously is that the Type 131 would be ICE; it was assumed that there would only be one actual car. And, that they will be called the Elise, Elan and ... (not Evora, or Esprit) ... Exige, maybe? Makes sense, exciting times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,677 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Great news. Wonder if they're going to offer a V8 Evija? That would be utterly superb if they did. 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Suddabym 466 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 1 minute ago, Mark Blanchard said: Great news. Wonder if they're going to offer a V8 Evija? That would be utterly superb if they did. Sadly not. Although I suspect that the Type 131 halo (with a V6, maybe hybrid) will look similar and get pretty close to that idea. Quote Sudders and Dany Link to post Share on other sites
Arregueti 211 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 From the renders/pictures it is obviously hard to say, but they all look FHC to me. Is It safe to assume that at least one of them (the smaller one, probably/hopefully) will be DHC/Targa/Convertible? They will not overlap either, it seems. Buy an Elise now or wait? What do you reckon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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