Lotus Emira News

Hey everybody, I just saw, that the configurator (at least the German version) has been updated and is now showing more realistic colours as far as I can tell (haven‘t seen a real model by now so based on the shared pictures from the colour samples) So back to play with the colours again :-)

Just received this email from Lotus Vancouver. Apparently they will be reaching out within "weeks" to finalize spec options and receive the second deposits. It also says Vancouver will be getting the majority of Canadian allotments, due to how well the dealer did selling Evora GT's, and presumably the strong sales overall of supercars in the area. Colour samples will be available at the dealership will also be available soon.

The I4 version price if China is 858000RMB,approximately $134360 US dollar. Some people say that LOTUS overpriced the car. I don't thinks so. At least you don't have to choose any optional config. It has been the TOP CONFIG. If you buy a Porshe 718S with 5-10 config in China, the price will be over $130000.

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Hi all, received my phone call in October from Lotus for my second deposit and I have read some comments that there maybe a third requested at some point in Dec/Jan. What I’m interested in knowing is, at what point will UK FE customers be informed when their scheduled delivery date is? So far it seems it’s been largely discussed amongst the consumers but has anyone actually been told by Lotus at what point this will be decided?

In a service for Remembrance Day today at former RAF base and current Lotus HQ at Hethel, the 2021 Mission Motorsport Poppy Car for 2021 was unveiled. This hand-decorated Final Edition Exige recognises the partnership between Lotus and Armed Forces charity Mission Motorsport, supporting the recovery of wounded and injured service personnel. More here: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/news/2021/11/11/2021poppycar

Latest media release from Lotus. No new info about the car but indications of the countries on the European dealer tour. Anyone spot themselves in the pictures? :) https://media.lotuscars.com/en/blog/globetrotting-with-the-lotus-emira.html

Harry Metcalfe has a new video on his YouTube channel tonight. Shows him picking his spec, an interview with Russell Car and a few passenger laps. Online from 17:00

It appears the US configurator has finally been updated to show official pricing. Most of us already know the following, but here you go: Only the V6 First Editions can be currently configured - "Available Spring 2022" 6 Speed Automatic transmission is +$2,150 TDC steering wheel stripes can be added to automatics for $530 Manual transmission steering wheels can be all black leather (included) or all black Alcantara for $530 (no color stitching or TDC stripe) Engine output still at 400HP/310TQ (not the 416HP from the Evora GT some of us were hoping for the US market) Upper black pack is $1400 Homelink included at no charge

(Hethel, Norfolk / Savile Row, London – 21 October 2021) – Bringing together the very best in British craftsmanship, Lotus has collaborated with globally renowned Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons to create a unique lightweight luxury driving jacket. It is arguably the world’s most exclusive driving jacket. It is only available to customers of the Lotus Evija, the world’s first British all-electric hypercar, who will spend in the region of £2million to have the chance to buy the garment. The jacket’s classic design draws on the core values and DNA inherent in every product that both Lotus and Norton & Sons create – performance-oriented, lightweight contemporary design, advanced technical materials and sporting durability. Norton & Sons...