Topic: New Lotus Emira

[KD]

Certainly looks the part.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1H_Wd1tN-A

[ChaosphereIX]

manual, great sounding supercharged v6...I like

[Triple Bob]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

[ChaosphereIX]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

[Shorlaw]

That's a gorgeous car!  I'm surprised it's the first I've heard of it, something I would seriously consider when it comes.

[JohnnyMac]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

[ChaosphereIX]

I honestly hope these get bought in droves, every one they can make. Lotus seems one of the last hopes to preserve the joy of driving for those that enjoy such a thing.

If I was in the market, and had the money, this would be very high on my shopping list.

Maserati MC20 just got slapped.

[Hannibalsmith]

I hear starting at 60K pounds in the UK so hopefully under $100K CAD, for the base anyway. Looks great!

[JohnnyMac]

I honestly hope these get bought in droves, every one they can make. Lotus seems one of the last hopes to preserve the joy of driving for those that enjoy such a thing.

If I was in the market, and had the money, this would be very high on my shopping list.

Maserati MC20 just got slapped.

Unfortunately this might be their last internal combustion engine vehicle that they produce.  They are said to be going full electric going forward.  So I could see these holding their value extremely well over time.   

[Triple Bob]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

[JohnnyMac]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

As much as that AMG engine will likely produce better numbers, I'd rather have the Toyota V6 and supercharger, plus a proper manual.  It's not like Lotus has been known to be the most reliable, so adding an AMG engine and transmission won't improve that.

This is supposed to compete with the Porsche Cayman S and BMW M2, so realistically I think we can hope for a price around that $85K-$90K range.

[Triple Bob]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

As much as that AMG engine will likely produce better numbers, I'd rather have the Toyota V6 and supercharger, plus a proper manual.  It's not like Lotus has been known to be the most reliable, so adding an AMG engine and transmission won't improve that.

This is supposed to compete with the Porsche Cayman S and BMW M2, so realistically I think we can hope for a price around that $85K-$90K range.

Adding an AMG engine won't make it worse IMHO, each to their own.

[JohnnyMac]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

As much as that AMG engine will likely produce better numbers, I'd rather have the Toyota V6 and supercharger, plus a proper manual.  It's not like Lotus has been known to be the most reliable, so adding an AMG engine and transmission won't improve that.

This is supposed to compete with the Porsche Cayman S and BMW M2, so realistically I think we can hope for a price around that $85K-$90K range.

Adding an AMG engine won't make it worse IMHO, each to their own.

I wasn't saying "worse" I was saying less reliable.  It's a personal decision of course, I like larger engines, reliability, and manual transmissions over all out performance stats.  To each their own.

[Triple Bob]

Possibly. It's a moot point anyway, as neither of us are going to own one. 

[Triple Bob]

To be fair though, if I was in the market for a Porsche of any kind, I'd be all over this instead.

[JohnnyMac]

Possibly. It's a moot point anyway, as neither of us are going to own one. 

Well you might be correct, but this new Lotus checks off a lot of boxes for me personally.  If this comes to our shores at a price point closer to the $80K mark, and my investments do well enough over the next 3 years, and I completely lose my mind, maybe I go full midlife crisis and buy one.

[Triple Bob]

Possibly. It's a moot point anyway, as neither of us are going to own one. 

Well you might be correct, but this new Lotus checks off a lot of boxes for me personally.  If this comes to our shores at a price point closer to the $80K mark, and my investments do well enough over the next 3 years, and I completely lose my mind, maybe I go full midlife crisis and buy one.

LOL, so that's a no then. 

Got mine configurated!

[Fobroader]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

As much as that AMG engine will likely produce better numbers, I'd rather have the Toyota V6 and supercharger, plus a proper manual.  It's not like Lotus has been known to be the most reliable, so adding an AMG engine and transmission won't improve that.

This is supposed to compete with the Porsche Cayman S and BMW M2, so realistically I think we can hope for a price around that $85K-$90K range.

Adding an AMG engine won't make it worse IMHO, each to their own.

I wasn't saying "worse" I was saying less reliable.  It's a personal decision of course, I like larger engines, reliability, and manual transmissions over all out performance stats.  To each their own.

Yeah, the supercharged Toyota V6 definitely sounds like the winner for me. Reliability, power and a manual, yes please. The German 4 banger, yeah no bro.

[Triple Bob]

I'd get the one with the AMG engine, even though it's a 4 banger.

no manual on that one, if I read correctly

No it's a dual clutch transmission with the AMG engine.

Something that really appeals to me is the inclusion of hydraulic steering.  This truly will be a special handling and feeling car.  It's not going to be the fastest to 60, but it likely will be the most fun around the track.

I'm fine with flappy paddle.

It IS their last ICE car for sure, and should handle very well indeed.

I bet it will be $110K+ here no problem, maybe even over $120K.

As much as that AMG engine will likely produce better numbers, I'd rather have the Toyota V6 and supercharger, plus a proper manual.  It's not like Lotus has been known to be the most reliable, so adding an AMG engine and transmission won't improve that.

This is supposed to compete with the Porsche Cayman S and BMW M2, so realistically I think we can hope for a price around that $85K-$90K range.

Adding an AMG engine won't make it worse IMHO, each to their own.

I wasn't saying "worse" I was saying less reliable.  It's a personal decision of course, I like larger engines, reliability, and manual transmissions over all out performance stats.  To each their own.

Yeah, the supercharged Toyota V6 definitely sounds like the winner for me. Reliability, power and a manual, yes please. The German 4 banger, yeah no bro.

OK fine, you changed my mind. V6 manual for me too.

[Fobroader]

Ok, I'm going to configure mine in about 25 different ways on the website and wont order one....with or without the sketchy 4 banger