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[Captain.Kirk]

I’m also on a 12 month c8 list. No way I’m paying $15k more for a lotus

The C8 is a beast with a lot of tech but probably not as engaging to drive. It’ll be a hard decision if the Emira is delayed too long and/or priced too high. Lotus needs to get this right and... soon.

 

[lion shf]

The C8 is a beast with a lot of tech but probably not as engaging to drive. It’ll be a hard decision if the Emira is delayed too long and/or priced too high. Lotus needs to get this right and... soon.

Honestly I LOVED my 2 test drives. Never had a V8 and its Intoxicating. I’m outside Philly and met with AWE at Carlisle. I’d install their touring system, buy forged rims [adding 1/2” width to the front wheel] and Paragon lowering springs. I guessing I’ll be plenty engaged.
82k for the C8 > 77k + options + 15k for the emira #onabudget
noise porn 2:15

 

[MajHall04]

Like what?

C8, m4 competition x drive, cayman 718, used Austin Martin , used amg gt, amg gt 4 door, Supra . All great cars for less than 100k

 

[MajHall04]

Don't ask, I'm scare shitless, when I spoke to the wife about getting the car, I had mine @ $87990, now I have no clue, hope they don't come out with some crazy number like $95K+

If so I’m out.

 

[NWFL]

Honestly I LOVED my 2 test drives. Never had a V8 and its Intoxicating. I’m outside Philly and met with AWE at Carlisle. I’d install their touring system, buy forged rims [adding 1/2” width to the front wheel] and Paragon lowering springs. I guessing I’ll be plenty engaged.
82k for the C8 > 77k + options + 15k for the emira #onabudget
noise porn 2:15

That AWE exhaust sounds incredible and needless to say increases the performance. Do they have anything for the intake?

 

[Dabjbr]

If so I’m out.

Yeah me too. if it comes to that, then I’ll go used 718 or maybe even another route entirely… like a used s2000, gr86 or something I can beat on and not feel bad.

I really want the Emira but as pretty as it is, my desire will wane with a significant price increase.

 

[lion shf]

That AWE exhaust sounds incredible and needless to say increases the performance. Do they have anything for the intake?

Not that I know

 

[Captain.Kirk]

Don't ask, I'm scare shitless, when I spoke to the wife about getting the car, I had mine @ $87990, now I have no clue, hope they don't come out with some crazy number like $95K+

By the time the final pricing is announced none of us will be able to afford the Emira anyway because of us having to pay for stress related therapy sessions and drugs. “Lotus...you’re killing us!”.

 

[Captain.Kirk]

Honestly I LOVED my 2 test drives. Never had a V8 and its Intoxicating. I’m outside Philly and met with AWE at Carlisle. I’d install their touring system, buy forged rims [adding 1/2” width to the front wheel] and Paragon lowering springs. I guessing I’ll be plenty engaged.
82k for the C8 > 77k + options + 15k for the emira #onabudget
noise porn 2:15

The C8 literally gives you whiplash even in it’s stock setup. It just engages you in a different way than a Lotus. Both are great rides in their own ways. Love the PDR feature. It may be a very tough decision.

 

[lion shf]

The C8 literally gives you whiplash even in it’s stock setup. It just engages you in a different way than a Lotus. Both are great rides in their own ways. It may be a very tough decision.

Crazy enough it may come down to how many soft bags I can fit behind the seats. Why no frunk Matt why?

 

[Captain.Kirk]

Crazy enough it may come down to how many soft bags I can fit behind the seats. Why no frunk Matt why?

And I love the C8’s standard PDR feature!

 

[kenniGT]

C8 is a lot of car for the monies, especially in US.
In UK, still not too bad at 78k for LT2 with Z51 package.

https://www.chevrolet.co.uk/content/dam/chevrolet/eu/gb/en/pdf/MY23_Chevrolet_Corvette_Stingray_E-P_UK.pdf

I love Mat Watson reviews, here is what he has to say about C8

 

[lion shf]

My fav:


if a reviewer spoke so lovingly about the Emiras dynamics we, myself included, would wet ourselves

 

[kenniGT]

C08 Z06 (sth like GT3) version with high revvvving 5.5 V8 engine is something rather special.

2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 makes amazing sounds lapping Laguna Seca

In this video, the host gets the special opportunity to ride shotgun with Ron Fellows as he takes the new Z06 on some hot laps around the circuit.

uk.motor1.com

 

[dgrace]

It’s kinda ironic that the Emira was supposed to move Lotus from being a bespoke low-production brand into a more mass-market tier, but it’s looking like the car will be more rare than the Evora it replaces.

 

[MajHall04]

By the time the final pricing is announced none of us will be able to afford the Emira anyway because of us having to pay for stress related therapy sessions and drugs. “Lotus...you’re killing us!”.

Agreed. This is handled so poorly!

 

[Pegasi]

It’s kinda ironic that the Emira was supposed to move Lotus from being a bespoke low-production brand into a more mass-market tier, but it’s looking like the car will be more rare than the Evora it replaces.

Jezz, I was thinking the same thing. Great reveal last year, tons of deposits, pandemic supply chain, Lotus exponential growth...

Yea, it may be rare if people drop out due to continued delays and potential price increases.

 

[Captain.Kirk]

My fav:


if a reviewer spoke so lovingly about the Emiras dynamics we, myself included, would wet ourselves

Group rate on Depends? Extra comfy on a long drive too... I assume.

 

[TomE]

Crazy enough it may come down to how many soft bags I can fit behind the seats. Why no frunk Matt why?

That’s the compromise you have to accept for having the Lotus ride and handling philosophy and double wishbone suspension. It takes a lot of space inboard of the wheels compared to the alternatives. By the time you’ve stuffed radiators, fans and oil coolers under the bonnet too you’ve no space left for luggage.

For the drivers? Yes
For the weekend? Yes
For the two week holiday? Not so easy

 

[dgrace]

Jezz, I was thinking the same thing. Great reveal last year, tons of deposits, pandemic supply chain, Lotus exponential growth...

Yea, it may be rare if people drop out due to continued delays and potential price increases.

Even without dropouts, Lotus just seems completely incapable of finishing cars in anything close to the numbers they need. It’s looking like 2022 will end with fewer than 200 cars out the door, unless some miracle happens in Nov. They were supposed to be hitting 10x that, and then double that pace in 2023. I’ll bet they ship fewer 2024 MY Emiras than 2020 MY Evoras.