New Lotus Elite

[Emtee]

where are the door mirrors?

Camera stalks instead. Can't see them making it into production!

 

[Andyk]

Noticed that to Ghosty...Sure that will change with production..

 

[Andyk]

Should be a fantastic motorshow Andy,
sure you will enjoy it and the other pleasures in Paris,
Regards,
Enzo.

Enz, I can not wait and it is going to be even better thanks to you......

 

[GransportFan1]

Andy you seen this, this is at Paris.

http://pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=22501

 

[Andyk]

Christ Adam....how much....144k...........I love 911's but thats just never worth it.......You could have a GT3 RS for that with change for a used GS....

 

[GransportFan1]

it is called marketing b0llocks, looks nice but not for that, same goes for the Sport Classic, lovely motor but over priced.

 

[Andyk]

Say a Sports classic at DL.....Didn't turn me on like the GT3 RS they had y the side of it......Can not believe people are taken in by it.

 

[GransportFan1]

one of my mates is going Bristol Uni tomorrow, i said pop in DL on the way back, he siad, nah cant be bothered, what a plonker, i want the day off just to go down there and have a look.

 

[Andyk]

So here are the other models at Paris..........Very ambitous plans...I hope it works for them

Elise - going up market and boxster hunting

Elan....After the 911...at 75k............I like this one alot.

Esprit - Ferrari/Aston chasing -

And a 4 door 4 seater...

 

[GransportFan1]

they all look nice but i will be surprised if they all look like that.

 

[Emtee]

Blooody nora, they're spending some money on concepts!.... Hope it bodes well for them.

 

[Andyk]

they all look nice but i will be surprised if they all look like that.

Why?......................This is Lotus new design direction........don't see why they wouldn't look like that.

 

[GransportFan1]

I dont like the new Elise, but the Esprit looks nice.

 

[Andyk]

Elan for me....Like the idea of a 911 rival

 

[Emtee]

Andy, has Lotus committed to launch dates for these 4?

 

[Andyk]

Yes....the Elise is 2014....Can not remember the others but think the Esprit is next. Miles I'm really excited about this range for Lotus..We could have a credible rival for some of the greats...Lotus have always made great light performance cars...Imagine all that wrapped in a sexy body and a great interior......Excited I am......

I like the idea of the Elan as a 911 rival as well............I think they look great, especially from the front................This will make or break them.

 

[Emtee]

I must say I like them a lot also, and I really do hope it bodes well for them. They've been plugging away at it for so long they deserve to break into the 'serious contenders' paddock.

Who's the new money? This must be costing a fortune?

 

[Andyk]

They have taking on designers from Porsche and Ferrari plus the CO is a Ferrari man................I think Proton realise that you can can only sell so many track cars and for the company to move on its needs to move into different markets........I will be spending alot of time in Paris getting to know these new cars....pics to follow.....Oh and I'm starting to yearn for the Elan......It good to feel like this about a Lotus again.

 

[Andyk]

Just read that the Elan is the first one to come out in 2012.....Better start saving.

 

[Emtee]

.Oh and I'm starting to yearn for the Elan......It good to feel like this about a Lotus again.

Ah yes, Proton. I think I did know that but had forgotten. Sounds like a nice feeling Andy. Best start saving.... Really looking forward to your photo's.