Bee Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Don't suppose anyone has any info about when we might see the Exige S Roadster appearing? Would also very much like to know what the premium interior looks like/whether there's any resemblance to that 'showcase' interior on the Geneva show model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 That interior was at Goodwood, but with a normal steering wheel, was very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirling_Villeneuve Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) I heard the spec wasn't finalised yet. One of my major issues with the hardtop S is the interior, the one at the Paris show was awesome, the production version is the same as the Elise. Edited August 27, 2012 by Stirling_Villeneuve Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcarter Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Not confusing yourself further?! Quote "Simplify, then add lightness” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirling_Villeneuve Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm beyond confused right now... Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softlips Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You can buy the Exige S and order everything to make it a soft top - so one dealer has told me. That way it's not restriced like the Roadster - same in every other way. I realy like the proportions of this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 It's the same as the previous Exige. You can do it, people will do it but Lotus don't recommend it. 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...
Bee Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm with you, Stirling_Villeneuve, the interior is a big issue, but if something like the interior in the pic was available as the 'Premium' I'd say Lotus had made up some serious ground. I've not seen the Premium interior anywhere, so was wondering whether it was finalised yet, and bore some resemblance to the showcar. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirling_Villeneuve Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't know about the roadster, although I seem to recall hearing finished specs weren't' finalised. The hard top version is pure Elise inside, bit of an own goal in my opinion. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 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...
Bibs Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Yup... 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...
Stirling_Villeneuve Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 My God.... promotion!!!! Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm not sure the Porsche PR team would have cleared it for release but it's very Lotus! 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...
Mark Blanchard Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 Much better without the wing, looks smart from the back now. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Lotus Exige S roadster confirmed in video Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 ARG! Add a wing for gods sake! It's a sports car not a bleedin family hatch back! Otherwise...GREAT! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredP Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 I don't agree, the wing won't make sense on the roadster. It will look tacky (IMO). Also, I do think there is market for a cheaper version, with the Naturally Aspirated V6. At least for the roadster. The usage of the roadster won't be that similar to the coupe I think, the roadster won't track that much, but tour a lot more. This car would sell like hot cakes in the US... Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 ^ What he said. The wing would be completely ineffective with the airflow over the open cabin too. I bet the Roadster will sound the nuts driving at full throttle through a tunnel, can you imagine :D 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...
Stirling_Villeneuve Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 There's no front splitter either so it's a difference aero thing.... isn't the top speed limited to 135ish? Not that it really matters... I gather roof is only safe-ish to that sort of speed. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredP Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) I see in many forums this car is seen as the new 308 GTS and the interior fitting will be an important feature if they wish to sell it not as track focused car, which I do feel as well. Just a general question though (relative to the touring / practicability): why the modern Lotuses don't have a front boot? Edited May 2, 2013 by FredP Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 The rad takes up all the room 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...
Kimbers Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 I still like wings...mumble mulmble Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredP Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) The rad takes up all the room I know Bibs (seen on my elise) :-D but my question would be then why the rad is so big? Ferrari, Porsche... needs to cool bigger engines and they design their cars with a front boot! I still like wings...mumble mulmble hehe :-) Edited May 2, 2013 by FredP Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 As in the Elise, the rad is an aerodynamic aid as well as water cooler and it's at a very sharp angle. There's just not the room there for and type of luggage space. I'll see if I can dig up a pic of the front of the car on the line before the clam is attached. 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...
FredP Posted May 2, 2013 Report Share Posted May 2, 2013 thank you Bibs Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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