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Bell & Colvill's last estimate when I asked (last week) was Sep (2023!). That echoes what Scott told me at FOS

Interesting that production on your visit was 50/50 V6/I4. I remember early after the launch Lotus explained that it had adopted the (controversial) square steering wheel shape as ultimately it expected most Emiras would be paddle shift (ie I4s). I wonder what the latest thinking is on ultimate...

Washed and waxed the DV - a mug’s game?

DV among the classics at this week's BDCCC White Waltham meet

I4 was a no brainer for me from the day of launch. But enjoying my V6 manual as a toy until the I4 arrives to probably be my daily. Then an Elan Sprint will be my toy - well that's the plan!

White Waltham sunset with Evora centre stage and Emira lurking, at last night's BDCCC meet

Looks like it will have to stay as a unique item on my Lotus smug tree then 🥴

London showroom display has changed already - no Evija or black Emira I4 now (Hethel Yellow V6). But friendly staff (on steep learning trajectory!)

Thoughts on the mystery machine behind the Evija at 2min 38s in the I4 video? Looks like disguising bodywork...

I was told by Lotus Silverstone when I collected mine (in June) categorically that they didn't need to see the car again until 1-year service

I had to buy all mine (including one on day of delivery - but it was via an "agent") https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/a-reminder-of-why-we-adore-this-car.3294/post-96580

This was a slightly orchestrated "sunset" Lotus shoot at the BADCCC White Waltham meeting last month (next one on 9 Aug (from 6pm))

As I said, it's "homegrown" - so this was the prototype for my own creation. I may create a few more if a few people are interested in one (supplied basically at cost price, which of course varies a bit depending on the number I order).

Just waiting for the Lotus global marketing email with the "Electre" misspell in subject line now. Danny Baker used to refer to the youthful (clueless) gang working at BBC London as "the 19 Nineteen-year-olds"...

The mug (not the model 😄), with artwork courtesy of Lotus Cars

Official (invite-only) media opening event was held today, I believe. Should be open to public from Sat (29 Jul)

Paying the balance for my Emira was the most stressful and frustrating Lotus experience in over three decades of Lotus ownership. That's all I'm saying...

Lotus is currently promoting the I4 as the (cheaper) entry-level FE version (other than in China), so can't undercut the V6 by offering it with the same (or more) power

Autocar has completed its I4 RT and will publish in "a couple of weeks"

DV with an R8 at Goodwood yesterday in Performance Parking (West)

I don't know whether it was due to my integral "Lodar" ("Lotus radar"), but I spotted the Eletre when it was motoring along far away on the other side of the track (first time I'd ever seen one in flesh). So it definitely caught my eye as something interesting, and I was able to ID it as it got...

Fast love...

An F-Type owner tested my Evora S when I was selling it and was staggered at how much more fun and engaging the Lotus was

Spotted this Eletre (my first-ever sighting) driving inside the circuit to the Wing/F1 pit complex at British GP yesterday. Looks very smart (if you like that sort of thing)