Lotus Elite Concept!

Started by 2o6, September 20, 2010, 12:17:46 PM

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Galaxy

#1
September 20, 2010, 12:32:48 PM
Yes a good looking car.

68_427

#3
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.
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2o6

#4
September 20, 2010, 01:31:35 PM
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.

68_427

#5
September 20, 2010, 01:33:17 PM
Quote from: 2o6 on September 20, 2010, 01:31:35 PM
This is not a small car.

181in is pretty small still.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

SVT666

#6
September 20, 2010, 01:51:33 PM
That is fucking sexy as hell.

sportyaccordy

#7
September 20, 2010, 02:54:44 PM
Beautiful car, but for Christ's sake do away with the fucking "hybrid boost".

Onslaught

#8
September 20, 2010, 03:21:45 PM
Me like.

r0tor

#9
September 20, 2010, 06:32:58 PM
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565

#10
September 20, 2010, 06:34:59 PM
looks very Japanese

MX793

#11
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.
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hotrodalex

#12
September 20, 2010, 06:57:48 PM
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:

Catman

#13
September 20, 2010, 07:32:27 PM
Jesus Christ I really like it.

the Teuton

#14
September 20, 2010, 07:44:12 PM
I think it looks kinda generic, like a Tesla S coupe.
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Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
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BimmerM3

#15
September 20, 2010, 11:10:18 PM Last Edit: September 20, 2010, 11:12:07 PM by BimmerM3
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.

Raza

#16
September 21, 2010, 06:05:58 AM
I really like it, but it's a bit too Italian. 
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omicron

#17
September 21, 2010, 07:22:59 AM
Yes, it's pretty good.

I don't love it, though.

sportyaccordy

#18
September 21, 2010, 08:39:32 AM
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!!!!!

the Teuton

#19
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.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

2o6

#20
September 21, 2010, 08:52:40 AM
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.

BimmerM3

#21
September 21, 2010, 10:18:56 AM
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.

afty

#22
September 21, 2010, 10:26:05 AM
A 3600-lb. Lotus?  Colin Chapman is rolling over in his grave.

Xer0

#23
September 21, 2010, 10:34:04 AM
What exactly is "optional integrated hybrid boost" anyway?  Otherwise, this looks fantastic.

sportyaccordy

#24
September 21, 2010, 10:55:55 AM
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%

Galaxy

#25
September 21, 2010, 11:01:34 AM Last Edit: September 21, 2010, 11:05:54 AM by Galaxy
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?

Galaxy

#26
September 21, 2010, 11:02:35 AM
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.

68_427

#27
September 21, 2010, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: Galaxy on September 21, 2010, 11:01:34 AM
Was the Esprit that much lighter?

Esprit was like 2900
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no

2o6

#28
September 21, 2010, 02:16:17 PM
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.

Xer0

#29
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.
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