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New Lotus confirmed

Post by tonyg » Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:13 pm

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Re: New Lotus confirmed

Post by C7Steve » Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:30 am

I am looking forward to seeing what is going to be released. Exciting times hopefully. :thumbsup


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Post by campbell » Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:44 am

Good spot, Tony. Exciting times ahead? For real this time perhaps.
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Post by cjm » Sun Jan 24, 2021 7:30 pm

Exciting!!

I've heard camouflaged prototypes could be spotted soonish...
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Post by scott_e » Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:02 pm

Ok this is interesting. What do we know about it so far ?

55k to 105k
New platform
Lower sills
Last ICE or hybrid or full EV ?

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Post by rossybee » Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:38 pm

More here but suspect much the same info as the PH article.

Elise, Exige and Evora production to end.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new- ... evora-2021
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Re: New Lotus confirmed

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Post by scott_e » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:03 pm

Guessing based on:
  • the press release statement
  • the press release images
  • the Evija R&D indicators
We will have a new chassis and 3 new models announced by summer being:
  • Elise S4 starting at 55K (roadster)
  • Exige S4 (track focus)
  • Evora S2? (touring)
  • Starting with ICE (i.e last combustion enginer model)
  • but platform built to move to full EV i.e the way the batteries are stacked mid engine
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Post by rossybee » Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:38 pm

Does this change your potential outcome Scott?

Or were you always looking at previously owned?
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Post by Clarkie » Mon Jan 25, 2021 11:01 pm

https://twitter.com/harrismonkey/status ... 40608?s=21

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Post by IanD » Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:24 am

Look forward to hearing more.

‘Type 131 will succeed them all in one form or another’

Original Pistonheads brief seemed to state one model, later posts more vague.

End of current Elise/Exige/Evora names, next generation start, one new name with variety of specs/styles to cover all ?
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Re: New Lotus confirmed

Post by scott_e » Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:17 am

IanD wrote:
Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:24 am
End of current Elise/Exige/Evora names, next generation start, one new name with variety of specs/styles to cover all ?
For a small company like Lotus, dropping there most well known and iconic brand name "Elise" is just crazy IMO. If anyone is going to know anything about Lotus its the word Elise over anything else. I get this is something completely new and maybe they need a new identity though. I still think its a single platform with named derivatives though.
rossybee wrote:
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Does this change your potential outcome Scott? Or were you always looking at previously owned?
Been specing and getting quotes for a new Elise + Cup 250 , just cannot find the Exige I want yet. Longer I wait the bigger my budget within reason. Its very tempting to wait and see what vehicle is coming next after this announcement. With the final production runs this year on the S3s its my last chance to get one. The 55K base price on this new model is over my intended budget but well worth considering. Just need details but looks like its going to be summer before anything is known. I like the fact the current models are awkward , small and difficult to get into. Part of the charm and uniqueness of a Lotus .... this may change as I age and get less flexible :lol: Craving the new model details at the moment, spec , price, looks. Timing is pretty good I guess. Not committed to anything yet.

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Re: New Lotus confirmed

Post by rossybee » Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:55 am

Careful with the splinters on yer a*se :lol:

Nah I get it - definitely good timing - more options for you, wait and see how the new "Elise" looks etc.

Totally agree ref keeping the Elise name btw - and also the drama of exit and entry, I'm sure I read someplace the new one(s) will more than likely be easier of access and egress, mainly to appease the US market, which is a shame, even if it's understandable. Takes away some of the "specialness"

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