Bibs 8,791 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I'll ask tomorrow. In the meantime... :D PS This is a production prototype, we can only pray it's like this on the finished car 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1969 231 1 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I can see more plastic than today ( MY 12 premium pack) unfortunately...... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 3,951 1 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 I think I prefer it with the Lotus lettering... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stubox 542 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Hurrah! JP......for ffs .....however you did like that KTM toaster didn't you Quote Black n gold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted July 2, 2015 I didn't really look at it as I've poked around the Frankfurt car a few times. It's the only Evora on show and is obviously just a prototype/development car. I believe it was used as transport to Goodwood by JMG and added to the stand as an after thought. Before Scott manoeuvred it to its "display" position, it had been dumped unceremoniously down the side of the stand . Strange strategy for such a pivotal car at such an important motorshow. Still, what would I know? I was just coming home on the A14 and I'm pretty sure this one appeared in my rear-view mirror. It looks pretty much like a grey old shape one from a distance. I followed it for a couple of minutes at a safe distance before we parted company at the A11/A14 split. IMHO it looks pretty good from behind too, but I've never really understood why the 'high-level' brake light one either version isn't up high on the roof... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 763 Report post Posted July 2, 2015 Interior looks great although is it let down by the centre of the steering wheel that looks like a plastic Frisbee? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted July 2, 2015 Does the 400 actually have climate control, or is it still just manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al. 278 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 2, 2015 I think I prefer it with the Lotus lettering... Jonny, until that post I used to think you were a great poster with thoughtful and insightful additions to this Forum! You were right with your emoticon!! Either that or this would have been appropriate!! However apart from that clearly pissed comment which we can ignore for now as a minor transgression, that interior does look nicer than the present car and nicer than the Geneva car. The comment about the Frisbee by Barrie is interesting as every Evora has one and I think the Exige as well so must be the poor angle but I can see what you mean. Cool, every Lotus comes with a games station now as well. Quote A LEGS man and proud to declare it! Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland Autocar's Best UK Drivers Car 2009. Car's Performance Car of the Year 2009; Evo's Car of the Year 2009. Top Gear Sports Car of the Year 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendonian 147 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 I've always disliked the airbag cover on the Evora steering wheel. Shame that's almost the only part they haven't updated... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 718 Report post Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) I'll ask tomorrow. In the meantime... :D FoS.jpg FoS-2.jpg PS This is a production prototype, we can only pray it's like this on the finished car I hope they have find a way to fit some brushed or gunmetal aluminum part instead of this cheap looking plastic trim. Launch should be imminent now. I guess first reviews will be out next week or week after next. I wonder what kind of PR stunt the product launch specialist has planned. Edited July 3, 2015 by NedaSay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,644 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 3, 2015 Hey up Come on over Be gentle... http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/75556-bemused-of-swindon-writes/ Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlasapl 16 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 I think I prefer it with the Lotus lettering... Me too actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 3,951 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 4, 2015 OK I'll qualify that by saying the Lotus lettering in black. It just looks a bit 'miscellaneous european sports car interior' around the infotainment screen without it. Probably best change the subject, the pitchforks will be out again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stubox 542 Report post Posted July 4, 2015 "Hello....Taste Police.....yes I have another victim.....yes it's the Lotus badge again.....I know I know, we'll track them all down eventually.." Quote Black n gold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suddabym 315 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 So, moving on... So, today I'm driving back to Louth, in Lincolnshire (which in the proper middle of nowhere), at about 1730hrs on the A157, when what should I see, but the Evora 400 in cam driving in the opposite direction. I nearly wet myself. Why would the Evora 400 mile be coming out of Louth towards Wragby? Strange. Was so suprised I didn't even get time to flash it. But embarrassed about that. Anyone know what it was doing up in North Lincolnshire? My best guess is a nice long drive. Awesome Sudders Quote Sudders and Dany Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 3,951 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 I didn't fully appreciate that the new grills in the bumper are there to feed the chargecooler. So many fake grills on cars these days I thought they were there primarily to give the car a more aggressive look. Turns out it's form following function after all and also why Lotus couldn't 'just make it look like the GTE'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 718 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) ^^^ IP for the GTE front and rear bumpers may belong to mansory... That could be the reason why. No desire from JMG and RC to owe anything to DB and DC... other than the F1 team most traces of DB's ruling have been all but erased from the website. Edited July 6, 2015 by NedaSay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 718 Report post Posted July 9, 2015 So two cars are undergoing heat testing in Nevada while the production line is already active at Hethel... I hope that these cars are just two "production validation" prototype and nothing else ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 718 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) Pics courtesy of Sean from Golden Gate Lotus Club posted on fb Interior looks good in black, I do like it better than in red but wonder how tan leather will look... That grey is interesting, it's very military like, the car does look like a figther jet imo and the side mirrors do look sharp. Oh that rear wing it does look so much like the business... I was really not a fan of the mirrors at first but now they do look good to me. Hot weather testing test for the engine bay with a special exhaust for the purpose of it. That engine bay is going to get toastee... I'll take my Evora black cause it is just sensational in that color. Wondering if the 5 spokes wheels available on the Exige S could be optioned on the Evora. Edited July 10, 2015 by NedaSay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1969 231 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I wish they had used a sort of two colored back like the 3-eleven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 696 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 Much prefer darker interiors, but that's just a personal preference, and really like the battleship/pusser's grey. I agree it looks Military, especially from the front - almost stealth? Looks like the infamous lettering is absent from the ICE surround in the interior picture. I am seriously looking forward to the first reviews etc. Get it launched and to the dealers already! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyteck9 89 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 Come on... where are the reviews already?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,791 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 14, 2015 I asked Lotus yesterday when it will be available for us to review, awaiting their reply. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyteck9 89 Report post Posted July 14, 2015 I find that unlikely.... that they would not immediately surrender one to the great Bibs!! :-P 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 718 Report post Posted July 15, 2015 ^^^I second that motion. I think it maybe another week at least to leave the dust settle on the autocar Evora roadster piece and the 3Eleven unveil. But journos must have received their invites already it's the summer time and. Bibs, any news on a potential Lotus presence at the Frankfurt autoshow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
