Recent content by Teshoo Lama

:D I might not put it so bluntly, but I do have some sympathy with this view. The Emira's exterior, interior and chassis is a pinnacle of automotive modernity. It seems aesthetically wrong to define it by its aged powertrain variant, rather than the ultramodern M139. Of course, if you love a...

Possibly a base 993 for me. It's just so dainty. But I totally agree with the comments so far about the Emira. I stopped the car so me and my son could get out and see one for the first time. It was green over tan and parked on a small highstreet in London, and I have never seen a response...

I agree, and current Emira pricing is in line with historical comparisons, too. In 1987, the Esprit started at £20,570 or £25,980 for the Turbo. The Ferrari 328 started at £44,196, and the BMW M3 was £22,750. Today, the Roma is £178,180 (Amalfi will be more), while the M3 starts at £89,545...

You really nailed this look, nice one!

Yes, the Lotus UK configurator for the Turbo (360hp) gives 4.3s for 0-60 and 3.1s for 49-74. I'll update my posts.

In a contrived traffic light Grand Prix (0-60). Lotus data supports this: I4 Turbo (360hp): 4.3s I4 Turbo SE (400hp): 3.8s V6 SE Manual: 4.2s V6 SE Auto: 4.6s We're all wired differently. Whenever I see a data point that challenges conventional wisdom, I get interested and see opportunity...

Could the red-headed stepchild of the range actually be the fastest in real world driving conditions? I was intrigued to see the 49-74mph times published on the Lotus UK configurator: I4 Turbo (360hp): 3.1s I4 Turbo SE (400hp): 3.1s V6 SE Manual: 3.3s V6 SE Auto: 2.67s I'd never seen this...

Probably because partnership with Lotus adds brand value/cachet to their low-end models, but (in their eyes) would detract from their high-end models.

More concerning is the FT's claim about non-payment of suppliers, citing two sources. That sounds like the fat lady singing.

Well, that was unexpected! How ironic, that after all the talk of V6 production ending, the Emira could now be V6 only until they can find a V8 solution. As a small manufacturer, Lotus have until 2030 to comply with Euro 7, and Toyota will likely be far more amenable than AMG to supplying an...

Thanks for sharing your perspective. Do you have a Touring or Sport i4?

Given how low your state sales taxes are compared to UK VAT and luxury car tax, this is a very good price imo, even with the tariffs. You're getting your Emira much cheaper than us right now.

I like JayEmm, and many of his criticisms are valid, but his bitterness towards Lotus is getting the better of him. Every other sports car manufacturer takes the same iterative approach to chassis design. Porsche and Ferrari take literally decades to release a new architecture, while boldly...