FredP 14 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Top Gear JMG interview confirmed the plan for the Evora roadster. "There will be an Evora 400 Roadster, with twin carbon fibre roof panels that stow in the front and weigh just 3kg each." From above, I was wondering how this roadster could look... a bit like the Alfa Romeo 4C? Quote (ex) Elise S1 (VIN 357) LHD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,494 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 5, 2015 I was wondering how this roadster could look Great Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frickin_idiot 122 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Did they mention release date? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 787 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) I'm confused by the " stow in the front" bit. That would require complete reengineering of the front clam... Sound more targa than roadster to me I was thinking more something along the lines of the Macca 650s roof. Regardless it will look great. Edited July 5, 2015 by NedaSay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,129 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 5, 2015 I'm sure he said in the past that the roof panels would stow behind the front seats... 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,027 Report post Posted July 5, 2015 Front doesn't open on the Evora does it? 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auRouge 434 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Small hatch for fluids. The front is full of wizardry and fans to keep it cool... It also houses the best steering rack in the world!! A Evora roadster will be a great car, shame it's taken all these years to find the bucks to do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 If you remember the Bodyform ad, all you need is an angle grinder to make a convertible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inkyfingers 88 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 I'm not usually a fan of convertibles, but a Targa type would definitely be of interest, and I think it could work well with the Evora styling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE 193 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 The issue for me with the previous Evora convertible plans was the implication of it being 2+0 only, so there was somewhere for the roof to fold into. That would immediately narrow the appeal. If it's a targa and they can find somewhere to stow the roof panels that keeps it as a 2+2 then great, even if you can't stow the roof panels AND have rear passengers at the same time. If there was also an option for a rollable canvas roof that stowed in the boot (like the Elise) then even better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Maybe it's just me but compromises that work on a 30K lightweight car like the Elise don't fit the Evora IMHO. Can you imagine telling someone with 80K+ to spend that pip-pops are just as good a solution as Porsche's fully automatic targa roof? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE 193 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 The canvas roof on the Murcielago Roadster is quite Elise-like for a six-figure car! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 5,334 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Also, the new 4C spider from Alfa ONLY ships with a fabric roof. Later, a lightweight carbon roof will be released. Also, the Porsche Boxster Spyder has a fabric roof and looks really good as it has been done well. The F-Type is a fabric roof and in general the folding tin roofs have a really bad reputation whether from Mercedes or Peugeot or whoever. So actually, I don't see this type of approach as being an issue - the key caveat would be please please please Lotus spend a little bit of money and make it right first time. A quality solution (glass, fabric, or carbon and manual/automatic etc.) is what is needed for a quality car. An Evora 400 spyder, done right, at £85k base price with leather would be on my dream list for sure. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 I don't have an issue with a fabric roof - the MX5 and S2000 have great ones for example. However faffing around in a sudden downpour is no fun - having to pull over to get out a heath-robinson afterthought of a roof is not something I'd fancy and I'm already biased towards the car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breeze 111 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 TBH the Elise was always more Targa than Roadster though. Just that the Targa Top was a soft one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
series_one 73 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 I'll be interested in the cabin noise implications. It's already pretty crap at speed and as this is a big touring and high speed car it really should not get worse in this area. If it comes as a one piece removable full hardtop a la elise/exige then I would up for that. Quite easy to predict summer storms over here. Come on Lotus - do a lightweight NA roadster version! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brightoncorgi 26 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Anyone able to "photoshop" or what-have-you what a convertible Evora would look like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 787 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) I can't imagine it looking much different from this except for the new bumpers and the the new wing... with tonneau cover going much higher à la 650S spider and 458 spider. Edited July 7, 2015 by ramjet 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAWS 419 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Top Gear JMG interview confirmed the plan for the Evora roadster. "There will be an Evora 400 Roadster, with twin carbon fibre roof panels that stow in the front and weigh just 3kg each." I do hope he's been misquoted or misinterpreted rather than not knowing how his own company's products are packaged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the83man 35 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 But it's a well known fact that owners on public forums have a much better idea than the manufacturer as to how the design should have been executed. 2 Quote Mike S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al. 285 3 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Anyone able to "photoshop" or what-have-you what a convertible Evora would look like? These go back about 5 years which says it all and I never get tired of posting. This was when they were talking at the factory in early 09 (to me in person, so not some internet rumour) about a folding soft top which would fold into the rear seat space. IMO the targa version is a much better idea as at least you will be able to keep the seats/luggage space and possibly still get the panels stowed behind the seats as well which makes the car far more usable as a weekend/week away car. Lose the back seats storage and I for one will not be in the slightest interested. 1 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
C8RKH 5,334 2 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 That Al, looks lovely and how patriotic in red, white and blue Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,129 4 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Mike, he's been quoted as saying the will stow behind the seats some time ago, and more recently that they'll go in the front of the car (which is very unlikely). I'd imagine it's a magazine misquoting him in truth and will ask the factory to contact the mag tomorrow to correct the error. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vulcan Grey 250 1 Vehicles Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Imagine this with the Evora 400 body. 1 Quote Travis Vulcan Grey 89SE My Lotus Photo and Projects Album Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 Now imagine this with a 400 body: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
