(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/lotuseliteweb630.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/lotuselite1280-01.jpg)
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/lotuselite1280-03.jpg)
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/20/paris-preview-lotus-elite-shows-the-way-forward-with-slick-new/
HOT HOT HOT
Yes a good looking car.
(http://img2.auto-motor-und-sport.de/Lotus-Elite-f498x333-F4F4F2-C-a39ed696-399976.jpg)
It looks good but it's a least as heavy as a 599. They should have had a goal of ~33/3400lbs.
Quote from: 68_427 on September 20, 2010, 12:47:35 PM
It looks good but it's a least as heavy as a 599. They should have had a goal of ~33/3400lbs.
This is not a small car.
Quote from: 2o6 on September 20, 2010, 01:31:35 PM
This is not a small car.
181in is pretty small still.
That is fucking sexy as hell.
Beautiful car, but for Christ's sake do away with the fucking "hybrid boost".
Me like.
looks very Japanese
One of the best executed retractable hardtops I've seen, aesthetically. I don't think I would have known it was a drop top had the article not said something.
Quote from: MX793 on September 20, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
One of the best executed retractable hardtops I've seen, aesthetically. I don't think I would have known it was a drop top had the article not said something.
Whoa. :mask:
Jesus Christ I really like it.
I think it looks kinda generic, like a Tesla S coupe.
Quote from: 565 on September 20, 2010, 06:34:59 PM
looks very Japanese
+1
Quote from: the Teuton on September 20, 2010, 07:44:12 PM
I think it looks kinda generic, like a Tesla S coupe.
+1
Quote from: MX793 on September 20, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
One of the best executed retractable hardtops I've seen, aesthetically. I don't think I would have known it was a drop top had the article not said something.
Oh damn, I didn't even notice. I wonder what it'll look like with the top down though. Some of those lines look like they wouldn't translate well to a top down shape.
I really like it, but it's a bit too Italian.
Yes, it's pretty good.
I don't love it, though.
Quote from: MX793 on September 20, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
One of the best executed retractable hardtops I've seen, aesthetically. I don't think I would have known it was a drop top had the article not said something.
Good catch!!!!!
This car will be more interesting when it has a 3-pedal option and a row-it-yourself transmission.
Right now, this thing might as well be a $200k Lexus SC430.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 21, 2010, 08:42:05 AM
This car will be more interesting when it has a 3-pedal option and a row-it-yourself transmission.
Right now, this thing might as well be a $200k Lexus SC430.
:rolleyes:
With over 500HP? I don't think so.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 21, 2010, 08:42:05 AM
This car will be more interesting when it has a 3-pedal option and a row-it-yourself transmission.
Right now, this thing might as well be a $200k Lexus SC430.
It's basically a Ferrari California except with an extra 160hp.
Damn, when I put it like that, it sounds pretty attractive.
A 3600-lb. Lotus? Colin Chapman is rolling over in his grave.
What exactly is "optional integrated hybrid boost" anyway? Otherwise, this looks fantastic.
Quote from: the Teuton on September 21, 2010, 08:42:05 AM
This car will be more interesting when it has a 3-pedal option and a row-it-yourself transmission.
Right now, this thing might as well be a $200k Lexus SC430.
If it weren't badged as a Lotus I would disagree 100%
Since it is I disagree about 95%
Quote from: afty on September 21, 2010, 10:26:05 AM
A 3600-lb. Lotus? Colin Chapman is rolling over in his grave.
Was the Esprit that much lighter?
Quote from: MX793 on September 20, 2010, 06:36:57 PM
One of the best executed retractable hardtops I've seen, aesthetically. I don't think I would have known it was a drop top had the article not said something.
I missed that as well.
Quote from: Galaxy on September 21, 2010, 11:01:34 AM
Was the Esprit that much lighter?
Esprit was like 2900
Quote from: Xer0 on September 21, 2010, 10:34:04 AM
What exactly is "optional integrated hybrid boost" anyway? Otherwise, this looks fantastic.
Electric motors make all of their torque instantly. This will likely provide a nice little blast-off when you press the gas from a stand still.
Yeah, but in the Autoblog preview it wasn't talking about the hybrid in the engine but rather as part of the trans. Thats what's not making much sense to me.
Quote from: Xer0 on September 21, 2010, 03:34:27 PM
Yeah, but in the Autoblog preview it wasn't talking about the hybrid in the engine but rather as part of the trans. Thats what's not making much sense to me.
They mount the motor to either the transmission input shaft (put it between the gasoline engine and the trans, like on many hybrids) or they bolt it to the output shaft and they could incorporate it into the transmission unit.
Quote from: MX793 on September 21, 2010, 03:54:23 PM
They mount the motor to either the transmission input shaft (put it between the gasoline engine and the trans, like on many hybrids) or they bolt it to the output shaft and they could incorporate it into the transmission unit.
Oh okay :ohyeah: