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[Joe-Turbo]

rear of roof scoop can just about be seen here http://images.piston...1/Lotus_1-L.jpg

[dw1]

No huge roof scoop, Boooooooooooooooooooo

Think Lotus are making a massive mistake with their new business direction.

Who knows? However their previous business direction hasn't exactly been a profit making exercise. If it weren't for GM's cash injection and investment they may not be here today. Sadly I don't think the market size of the Elise type buyer is large enough to sustain any kind of profitable longevity. It seems that you have to go super niche and super low volume <500 per year or build a car that has a bit more sporting mass appeal which means compromise on the things us VXers love..

The definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting a different result. They are trying something different, I sincerely hope it works out and that as part of their range they keep a low end, light weight offering to keep us enthusiasts happy. Until they can rival the solidity and quality of the Germans they will have a limited market.

[VX Boyd]

Hmmmm. Don't really like it if I'm honest. Never thought I'd say that about an exige.

[VXT Tim]

Been keeping an eye on all the stuff coming out of the Frankfurt ms and it's far from the worst. I quite like it actually, my main problem as I keep banging on about is their pricing, who the f do they think they are

Edited by VXT Tim, 13 September 2011 - 10:37 PM.

[2.2_na]

I like the idea of the rear window, with the engine on view. I can't help thinking though, that it will get extremely hot underneath that glass, if it's heat is anything like the heat that our VX engines produce through the air vents.

[starlight]

I like the idea of the rear window, with the engine on view.

I can't help thinking though, that it will get extremely hot underneath that glass, if it's heat is anything like the heat that our VX engines produce through the air vents.

It's just like the Europa. My car has a small grille at the top of the hatch to vent the turbo exhaust heat 'chimney', but has a large glass window over the engine

Not sure about the rally car, but the 'standard' model, hmmmm... Ticks a few of the design boxes I'd like.
• Clear engine cover
• Rear visibility
• 5 stud wheels (hopefully 112)
• Aggresive revision of Elise arse

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Edited by pjohn151, 14 September 2011 - 07:46 AM.

[Whiteboy]

I think it looks stunning and would love one, but if I had the money I would still buy a second hand 911 GT3. Steve

[spuk87]

I quite like the looks if it actually. Not sure on the principle of it though, in reality I think it shouldn't really have been affiliated with the exige as I just dont think it ties in with the exige philosophy.

[Big Steve]

It's gorgeous. Especially in the while. If I were not poverty stricken, I'd have one in a heartbeat.

[Sammy]

It's OK. I quite like the styling but at the end of the day it's not too relevant to me as I can't see myself being in the market for it. I'd rather a lighter, less powerful and cheaper car that would be just as fun.

[Mangham54]

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Yep... But they are too much brass right now.

[Joe-Turbo]

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Yep... But they are too much brass right now.

and you cant get the roof off

[starlight]

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Yep... But they are too much brass right now.

and you cant get the roof off

Can you on this one though?

[rob999]

It's OK. I quite like the styling but at the end of the day it's not too relevant to me as I can't see myself being in the market for it. I'd rather a lighter, less powerful and cheaper car that would be just as fun.

A vxt then Sam

[Big Steve]

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Yep... But they are too much brass right now.

and you cant get the roof off

The roof definitely has to come off. I love the wind in my hair....

[Big Steve]

It's OK. I quite like the styling but at the end of the day it's not too relevant to me as I can't see myself being in the market for it. I'd rather a lighter, less powerful and cheaper car that would be just as fun.

A vxt then Sam

He said lighter and just as fun. Not a heavy crate that doesn't handle.

[Joe-Turbo]

Thought of a Europa instead, it ticks 3 of your 4 requirements

Yep... But they are too much brass right now.

and you cant get the roof off

Can you on this one though?

Looks identical to the hardtop on my S2 Exige so yup, its the same as the vxt hardtop

[rob999]

It's OK. I quite like the styling but at the end of the day it's not too relevant to me as I can't see myself being in the market for it. I'd rather a lighter, less powerful and cheaper car that would be just as fun.

A vxt then Sam

He said lighter and just as fun. Not a heavy crate that doesn't handle.

True Steve! Sam, get an Ultima

[Joe-Turbo]

hard tops look the same to me

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

i like the rally whells but its a bit expencive just to have the wheels J-T that looks clean, pat on the back for the person that helped clean it i think