auRouge Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 i think the current exige v6 would be faster than a gt4 arround most tracks..a 400bhp with a limited slip would destroy a gt4 Totally agree. A friend of mine has a 420bhp (I think, might be a bit more) Komotec V6 Exige S. Around Spa 991 GT3's struggled to pass it. Only after EauRouge did the GT3 have the advantage. The Exige 400 will be a very fast car, can't wait to see the Lotus vs Porsche battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Totally agree. A friend of mine has a 420bhp (I think, might be a bit more) Komotec V6 Exige S. Around Spa 991 GT3's struggled to pass it. Only after EauRouge did the GT3 have the advantage. The Exige 400 will be a very fast car, can't wait to see the Lotus vs Porsche battle. The 991 has the advantage of a gearing better set up for high speed, where the Exige redlines. That gives it the advantage on the long straight (plus its additional HP). Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasapl Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Source: http://www.edp24.co.uk Oooh yer bitch, that looks nice. The more I look, the more excited I get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Plus better aero, lower drag coefficient. I have to agree that the Evora 400 will look a lot better without that numberplate. It's definitely growing on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just been looking at the lotus web site. Do I understand that the Evora S and Evora SR are going to stay in production alongside the new Evora 400? I certainly looks like it for the moment. At least I guess as long as there is stock of the S and SR left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasapl Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thats what I was wondering this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 And! I don't know what some people are winging about. The Evora 400 looks really good IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedaSay Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just been looking at the lotus web site. Do I understand that the Evora S and Evora SR are going to stay in production alongside the new Evora 400? I certainly looks like it for the moment. At least I guess as long as there is stock of the S and SR left. Evora 400 production will start soon the first deliveries are expected for the summer but in the meantime the company still has a few S and SR and so do the dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedriving Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 My dealer is telling me that he had to pick from what was available for his recent deliveries and added he had a greater selection in the SR range than S. No more NA available. This would suggest they are not making any new Evora S or SR. But this is Canada, maybe your dealers in the UK have access to a broader selection. BTW, my (Canadian) dealer is a bit concerned that the Lotus cars are getting priced up there with no alternative that are more affordable (Elise and Exige are not available here). In C$, they expect the Evora 400 will be around $150k-$160k which is similar to a 911 GT3...wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 In the US it'll probably be $80-90k, can't you nip over the border and pick one up? 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...
Lovedriving Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I wish...buying any car in the US is cheaper than in Canada...lots of pseudo regulations, hurdles and taxes to import a car from the US so they can make sure that it doesn't cost you less unfortunately. The other option would be to move to the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM a7esk Posted March 1, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Can you imagine what the 1,000 people who work there think of him now? Knob. Wonder what Porsche promised/paid him to write that? Perhaps a German passport if we're lucky enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted March 1, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 I have to say, just for the record, what an epic achievement the Evora 400 is for Lotus. They have upped the power, upped the acceleration and top speed, increased downforce, reduced the CO2 and overall net weight. That in itself would be pretty impressive, but they also redesigned the chassis without loosing any of the rigidity, redesigned the interior, created more space, made the rear seats more practical; oh and facelifted the front and rear. They even added a start button, upped the brakes, redesigned the rear wing, put in a new HVAC system and replaced the knobs! You gotta give it to Lotus, on the budget they must have had to work with, it's nothing less and blinking magic! And they got rid of the chicken wire! I am in awe of what they have achieved. And, it is different enough to allow us current Evora owners to carry on liking the fluid interior and exterior, because the new look is not a subtle change but a bold move to the right. Awesome. I am super impressed. Dany isn't. Sudders 3 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Agreed, no mean feat. Also the chargecooler must have added a few kgs (if aircon is 10-15kg, the a CC can't be too far off that, surely?) if so, a net reduction of 22kg is taking quite a bit out of the car. I think it really deserved more from Evo than the 'Too little, too late?' headline particularly when the GT4 gets 'The return of the road racer - the spectacular new Cayman GT4' on the same front cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Warnock Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Wasn't sure about restyle at first, though the brake light was to chunky and red badge........ But it has grown on me, love the back. Does look very grown up maybe S Cup style one Quote Currently drive a Vauxhall ( first car ) One day it'll be a Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I've been pondering about the 400 and also Harris's commenct for a while now. First off, I still think optically the facelift isn't an improvement. The front is OK, but they missed a chance on the rear. The engine upgrade is definitively a plus. Anyway, I would buy one, certainly in preference of the 911 or Cayman (if I hadn't just chosen the GTE). But the question is, does that also apply for the majority of potential buyers. The key market segment, dominated by the 911 is growing fast. Despite new entrants like the F-Type and AMG-GT no one is expecting a dip in 911 sales, new models just seem to be absorbed by the immense demand. So, how does the Evora fit in this? Considering the market potential those few Evoras Lotus can build should sell like hotcakes, but will they really? Or will the Evora remain the most underrated sportscar just because it didn't quite hit the market expectations? And, once you start comparing it to the Cayman GT4 you've just confirmed that you missed the true target market. Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1969 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 The last sentence from Thomas says it all: The public does not care if the cayman has a wing and is named GT4 etc, bedide the Forums with all the petrolheads the GT4 will Play no huge role. As Porsche always says: they make Money out of the sales of the 911 esp all the "upgraded" models and their HUUUUUGE Option list - to think the EVORA 400 should attract buyers who think of buying a cayman is wrong, they would never be the typical Person which thinks aof such an exotic as the Evora. In Autumn I had a nice Chat at my former Business parking Garage in the City with a very well dressed woman in her fifties that was very interested in the Evora (she was driving a high specc 991.................) at THAT audience the Evora should be adressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Source: http://www.edp24.co.uk Pushing it? A clay? Oh no! Not again! Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
series_one Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 No more money left even for petrol after the redesign and Geneva stand fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredP Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Source: http://www.sellerie-cimes.fr/ Source: https://www.facebook.com/AutoBlog.gr 1 Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlasapl Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Ooooh yer bitch, will you look at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 cor blimey, the rear end looks great in that last shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredP Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domguy Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yeah I couldn't agree more, those press release shots a week or so ago didn't do it justice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantum2000 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2015-03-03/could-this-vehicle-be-the-saviour-for-norfolks-lotus-cars/ Nice shots of it in the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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