Recent content by VulcanGrey

The Esprit doesn't have 1" behind the driver. With a longitudinal V8 and transmission, the wheel base would grow unless they want to create a new firewall right behind the seats. The major challenge will be the transmission, there just aren't many choices for a suitable transmission from a...

The Exige V6 rear subframe is different than the Evora. The Emira 4cyl rear subframe (aluminum) is different than the Emira V6 rear subframe (steel). The bodywork is different between the Emira, Evora, and Exige V6. My point is that they know how to adapt their modular technology to change the...

They did it with the V6 in the Exige. Longer wheelbase, new rear subframe and rear bodywork. Emira V8 would probably need a longer rear subframe and body. Something like this? or

Hopefully this makes some feel better about the Emira paint quality.

It may be because it's much easier to certify and release a product in China... The USA is much more difficult to release a car, the government regulations and emissions certifications are the most difficult in the world... The UK is also more paperwork now since they left the EU, all the...

No, an E-diff is the ECU actuating the brakes to help prevent traction loss..

Correct for stock Emira. It'll most likely have an open diff with an E-diff function.

the 8G-DCT has an open diff, but it looks like a LSD could fit there, if one exists.

in the rear... I actually can't find the reference, that I thought I found, to the LSD in the 8G-DCT transmission for the front wheels.

I've seen a LSD available for the AMG M139 with the same transmission (I believe). So it might be possible.

Drove the Emira in Denver yesterday.