SteveSmith Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Followed it for a bit from J11 eastbound - amazing looking car. It was a left hooker and the plate implied it was a Lotus test vehicle (AU08***). When I pulled alongside and showed interest (was in my daily car), he slowed right up and tried to lose me. Really awesome looking car. Quote Steve 89 SE Pacific Blue http://lexi.mantaur.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think that is the EP car which has to cover 100k double sharpish for the American emission rules. The carbon emissions are measured on a worn engine, not a new one! By all accounts, it's not had the suspension set up completely as that's still ongoing so it's no fun to drive either! 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Bugger me! They gotta cover 100k miles then get it emissions tested....! What if it fails? yet another 100k!!! Thats just stupid and probably one of the most boring jobs around Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangel Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'll do it, gimme a go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I think that is the EP car which has to cover 100k double sharpish for the American emission rules. I'd be only more than happy to cover 100k quick time in an Evora! What a job to have! Quote Just because you can, does'nt mean you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mds666 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 you would have thought they could have done that on a dnyo?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 If it were allowed then they could but USA legislation dictates what the engine has to have been through, and that's 100,000 real world miles. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerch Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Couldn't they taken a used one out of a Toyota. By the way I think the test should include some warm climate use so if Lotus want to ship it out here, I'll be happy to help out. B) Quote Life is like a sewer, what you get out of it, depends on what you put into it. (Tom Leahrer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red vtec Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 so to get the emissions down for so called climate change they make them drive 100,000 miles, crazy world Quote Amateurs built the Ark Professionals built the Titanic "I haven't ridden in cars pulled by cows before" "Bullocks, Mr.Belcher" "No, I haven't, honestly" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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