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With all the FE cars having the lower black pack, it shouldn’t really matter what the main colour is…….

Only ever seen one on the road but they certainly did have presence. Incredible transformation of the humble Carlton. They also had a reputation for people not being able to insure them at all. Its amazing to think how fast cars are now in comparison, and almost considered to be normal. That’s...

I understand not making it hard on the marketing guys, but with the decision for third (and then non-refundable) deposits due in probably 4-6 weeks, we really should have all the information. There is also the fact that secrecy fuels suspicion. Why so cloak and dagger? As for getting more...

If this is true, and the i4 FE in China is 400Hp with more torque, then there is absolutely no reason why the same specification couldn’t be offered here. The reason given for the 360 Hp was that Lotus were tuning the engine to suit their own requirements but that would be a complete own goal...

My good lady thought the exact opposite…”The blue looks like plastic.If you buy that, it’s not going in the garage. If you get a Nimbus one, I’ll even clean it for you” So I’ve decided on Magma red. That way it can go in the garage and she’ll leave it alone. Win win.

The yellow on the callipers is much brighter and a far better match to the centre caps and the interior looks production ready. Nice !!

My 50th in March so a belated birthday present to self for me too Nick, happy days !! A silly question I keep getting asked “what do you want for your 50th?” Simple really, sorting that out on my own….. deposits paid.

That has been stated for some time and is on the official specification. Having the lettering in silver would look good with silver alloys though

It’s a thing of beauty, but that design only works on a retro car, not a modern style. Now if only I could raise a few more (or rather a lot more) pennies for one, I’d happily give Jenson the order

That would be the ideal sprint car !! Just need a drag reduction system thrown in as well……..

In all honesty Tom, we have received more open information from your good self than from Lotus, your contribution to this forum has and is invaluable. Lets admit, although the car is stunning, info from Lotus is sparse at best. Even the little videos with updates are few and far between, and as...

I can’t see how Lotus will bring out a 400 HP FE I4 when it’s already been declared as 400 for the V6 and 360 for the I4. Having an already equal AMG engine with DCT, and failing to declare it will be available, would truly destroy customer relations and trust in the brand, especially when so...

The instrument display is a lot darker, at least we can now see a representative screen that isn’t saturated, even if it is on the wrong side 🤔😁

The first delivery dates are subject to everything going to plan, there’s always the chance things could slip a little despite best efforts so ordering a time specific plate may be a little risky or optimistic until the press and first customer cars start to hit the road. If it’s a good enough...

I sure will, I live in Ravenshead so we may well cross paths at some point 😉😁

Has anyone purchased a set of genuine, spare Lotus wheels before? I know these will be 20’s so larger than before but wondering if it’s a viable option to get an extra set. I’m so torn between diamond cut and gloss black, I’m tempted to get the diamond cuts fitted, I think they look classy, and...

Thats pretty close to my current spec looks wise, and I can’t decide on the wheels either…….

We need another poll Tom, do it !! There’s not too many options after all…..

So Westfield, Lotus XI, Ultima GTR, Caterham 360R. You really won’t be able to put the Emira in the same category as those cars, they’re not remotely practical and rather extreme but I can guarantee you one thing, it will be a damn sight better than a Fiat Coupe Turbo !! I‘ve looked at an...

The GFV quoted by a finance company will always make sure they can get their money back if you decide not to make the balloon payment, so the actual value is always a fair bit higher.

I havent tried to decipher the code but my latest spec is ivluw4Dt

I’m with you on this. If you have to worry about just how much your car will be worth in three - four years time, maybe it’s better to hold on and see what happens with prices, but that would also bring different factors into account, demand will inevitably go down, higher volumes may lower...

Hi Adam, There‘s not an individual thread where everyone’s spec is linked, but just looking through the different colour threads will show you what people are going for, there’s pretty much one for every colour, but at the end of the day just go with whatever you think looks best, it’s your...

That looks stunning Nick, that’s what i’m going for now, and still can’t decide on diamond cut or black wheels.

In the UK, with both front and rear facing revenue generators, or should I say speed cameras, there’s no way we’ll get rid of front plates

I think the green is stunning, but I think black badges and centre caps would be a touch better

Thanks Tom, its gonna be if not daily, at least a regular driver for me so whole body it is, wouldn’t want her lovely lines to get any imperfections

Ouch, that’s gotta hurt. I hope you get paid a lot more out there !!

That’s a cracking finish but adding another £6K to the price is hefty. What’s the approximate cost of a full PPF rather than spray?

A beautiful example that’s available now if anyone wants a little runaround while they wait……..

It’s nice, plenty will still love it, but to me the Nimbus clearly is more silver than the grey/beige that was expected from the configurator and just isn’t different enough. I’ve changed to red for now, it’s bold and brighter than the configurator (Until lotus reveal some real car pics which...

If you take the overall carbon footprint of an EV, they aren’t remotely good for the environment, they just fit the current agenda. EV cars only have a lower footprint from the point of delivery to the customer. The amount used in their assembly seems to be overlooked by the world“s policy...

It’s an option on the auto, not the manual. This is due to supply issues and Lotus are looking into if it’s possible to get them for the manual cars.

I can’t say I’ve EVER drooled over a static caravan…… or any other caravan for that matter !!

Hi Tim, if you placed your £2K deposit on the 9th of July, the call in October was the call for your second deposit. Because you missed it, the email should send you to the updated configurator where you can save your spec and should be able to pay your extra £3K

Question for existing owners…. If Lotus only do the yellow badges and we have to go aftermarket, would they be okay with badges being swapped or might it cause potential paintwork warranty conflicts?

Welcome SJR, you’ll probably find all the info you need on here, apart from the ability to make a decision and stick to it.…….. I know I haven’t, but feel free to reconfigure your perfect car at least 30 times a day !!

Oh dear oh dear !! Looks like a badly done airfix model