Emira

[Rob999]

Anyone else watch the unveiling?

Thoughts? I’m a little unsure on it’s side profile and the rear looks a little heavy around the middle. It’ll be a case of seeing one in the flesh…

[PaulT]

I think the main thing for me is relief that it's nowt like the renders that had a lot of people worried. Me included.

[SimonE]

Looks like Lotus are finally back on track after a few years in the doldrums. Initial thoughts it looks absolutely ace if a little on the lardyside, weight wise. Def going to take a peek

[PaulT]

Catchpole interview's worth a watch.

[gonein60seconds]

I think it looks great. And concur re as slight sense of relief that’s the case. I’d be keen to see one in the flesh..

[Rob999]

Poor ol Russell Carr got a little tongue tied, and the uproar from the keyboard warriors when they were told it weighs 1400kgs.

They ignored Stefano D’aste’s comment that actually that’s pretty good for a new car with the current/future regs.

2.0 DCT or V6 Manual….the former would be tempting IMO

[SimonE]

You are jesting Rob?

My S1 Exige with a 4 pot is 869kg
My Mac570s is 1430kg - with a lardy V8

The Emira appears rather overweight, maybe it's to accommodate the lardy prospective new owners?

[Fonzey]

I like it, in the same way I like the racey end of the Evora range.

Looking forward to seeing a carbon clad special edition in November.

[Rob999]

You are jesting Rob?

My S1 Exige with a 4 pot is 869kg
My Mac570s is 1430kg - with a lardy V8

The Emira appears rather overweight, maybe it's to accommodate the lardy prospective new owners?

Tempting as in…if you had to choose between the two engines Simon.

No intention of losing the real lotus feeling aka the S1

[SimonE]

Rob for fun value the VHPD has it in spades, , but was always looking for launch in the rearview mirror