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Thanks for capturing the staging area, I bet my I4 is somewhere in this lot. Nice to see them all wrapped up, to avoid acid rain damage

Always enjoy reading T&Cs- Annual inspections must be carried out by an XPEL Certified Installer, within 30 days before or after the installation date of the application or last service date. Failure to complete the inspection, within the required time will void the warranty. For those...

My timeline and general experience is the same as DigDug's.

DigDug - I just received my VIN it's also in the 4000-4100 range. Suspect our cars will be on the same ship, hopefully Nova's next shipping update will include our I4 VINs. Let us know if you receive any more details (dealer indicated to expect car in about a month) which tracks with your...

Wonder if it's an actual single path delay or just sloppy ECU code with poor/slow processors, if this is the case perhaps the code just needs to be seriously cleaned/optimized up to remedy a 8/10th of sec delay to get to the AMG cars responsiveness. Theoretically the paddle shift signal should...

They should just sell a full override option( open all the time) without the keyfob and receiver; given these issues.

$3k full front PPF and 2k ceramic

I must be right behind you in line. Reached out to Taylor last week about in-house PPF at the dealer, they offer a full front package that seems reasonable from XPEL ( have to ask if its Ultimate Plus). are you adding PPF?

Nitsuj which PA dealer did you order from; about what time frame? Placed my ordered from the Philadelphia location around a year ago,

Running this first I4 VIN on the Gov Vin decoders https://www.nhtsa.gov/vin-decoder Looks like Lotus still needs to finalize details with the Gov.....this one indicates 360HP. Trim: First Edition Cylinders: 4 Primary Fuel Type: Gasoline Engine Model: AMG 139 Engine Brake (HP): 360 Engine...

https://dis.epa.gov/otaqpub/pubsearch.jsp?pubmodule=1 Just searched EPA as well and only mention is for the V6. Searched on a couple other car manufactures didn't see any 2024 cal year CARB reports. Hopefully i4/Turbo Carb approval is in the works just not up on the site yet.

Hopefully along with HP increase AMG engineers spent additional time optimizing the DCT for the Emria's weight. Suspect after all the poor reviews from the early press cars this was top of mind. Suspect MY24 Turbos shifting will be improved, widening the gap vs the GT4.

Lotus has just posted the Turbo Spec on the main lotus portal. Suspect when Car & Driver performs their Road test (with rollout subtracted) it should beat the Mercedes CLA 45s - thinking 3.6 sec to 60. https://www.lotuscars.com/en-US/emira/specifications

Could Lotus mess this up again (rhetorical) , last thing we all want it our new cars sitting at a port or dealers back lot for months......

2024 LOTUS - PASSENGER CAR Error Text: 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS LIMITED DBAs: Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR Model Year: 2024 Engine Model: AMG 139 SCCLEKMX6RHA43999 --- Running the VINs of the Turbo's being shipped over now, they are...

I received a similar statement. Spoke with the dealer Monday, he didn't have anything material on my [slot] and timing; just high level guidance... by 'end of year'. Of coarse I took the opportunity to confirm the 400HP ; he remarked yes. Hopefully all the US allocations lots will be 400HP...

[Having a VIN makes it real enough.]. For sure, congrats! I'm a few months behind you for initial deposit. [balance of deposit and locked in on the 23rd of August] The dealer I booked through hasn't asked for additional 'deposit' yet. I just have $2,500 down so far. Assume they want $7,500...

Very cool, how early was your order? Was any other information provided besides the VIN ? ie. ship date

Last year I drove the V6 Auto in DC. Car sounded great- trans was snappy no complaints, just as fast as my non-DCT AMG cars. I haven't driven a CLA45s AMG (I need too) expecting shifts to be very fast. If you're looking to track the car; the Turbo will be better. Slightly lighter |...

[3,099LB IN ITS LIGHTEST FORM]. Noticed this on the Lotus of DC website. Which FORM is 3,099 lb?? Thought the Turbo was slightly lighter than the V6 at 3,188 lb

That would explain the 2/10th diff. Shave off 75 pounds and add 10 hp. Do you correspond with BillBill or just follow his 'channel' ?

BillBill also posted a - 0-100km run - with launch control 3.57s close to the 0-60 calculator est (who knows what meter he's using) https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV16t421M7Gf/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.0

Certainly, in addition to the HP increase, the turbo should pickup about 10% on torque as well ~ 354 lb-ft . Hopefully with improved DCT shift adaptations, it will be a much different car than the original press car the 'magazines' evaluated. He's a fun tool to play around with...

My order is an i4 - Lotus really needs a seasoned comm director; how provides monthly talking points to all their dealers for decimation to customers. Information is all over the place and it shouldn't be...

It's interesting that dealers are stating you can put an i4 order in today, and get it before end of year 2024. My dealer and Lotus proper last comm conveyed that my order placed a year ago would arrive before Q1/Q2 2025. IMO - I shouldn't have to reach out proactively to my dealer or Lotus...

Nice to see it in fine print [We’ve also got the Electra, our hyper SUV, and we have the Emira with the new 400 horsepower, two-litre turbocharged engine.]. good post.

Basically the same as 93 AKI in the US, thanks

Did you speak with Loc ? He seems pretty plugged in. Glad Lotus decided to do the right thing and deliver the higher output version to the US as in China. Takes the sting off the long wait- for me. Perhaps we'll receive a note soon stating that they apologize for the long wait and Lotus has...

NIce dyno run - converting to HP (343) with parasitic loss (15-20% for an Auto) puts the cars pull between 396 and 411 HP. What octane gas is offered in China ?

KitKat and Wiz33 - appreciate you sharing your insight. Releasing the i4 with 400HP in US should really make the car more competitive and in the sweet spot of performance in 2025 (0-60 under 4 sec - high 11's in 1/4). I've been contemplating canceling my i4 order and waiting for an S or R...

Has anyone in the US received a VIN yet, if so we can run through the VIN decoder (if that really means anything)...

#21 · 15h ago Hi all, I just spoke with my dealer and he told me lotus is now also pushing US emiras to 400hp with the i4. Maybe it has to do with the fact that lotus is discontinuing the v6 due to Toyota no longer making that engine going forward. These are words straight out of my lotus...

[ Rockville was opening I switched.]. Nice, I tried to transfer reservation from PA to MD but they indicated that wasn't possible. So I have a small drive to look forward to,... [u I don’t like it then can likely get me a G80 in 4 months.] Are you anticipating not to enjoy the Emira?

MajHall04 did you place your order at the Rockville MD dealership or the next closest Philadelphia? My order finalized about the same time.

This would be a huge design screw up 'if' the AC or radiator discharge air is directed into the side intakes... My car hasn't been delivered yet- assume one side intake is for combustion air. What is the second one for -- intercooler?

Thought I read there are four bolts that hold the hood vs a cable release

Saw this post on another Lotus forum [So Lotus Emira has real hood now!]. Not too much detail; can anyone confirm if the latest Emira has a Fronk hood release vs bolts ?

Yes, I received a notice as well to confirm the build sheet. Maybe we'll see i4s in the US this year. While I had the dealers attention took the opportunity to petition for an 'S' version. Perhaps if others respond similarly we can get some consideration by Lotus Inc now vs Lotus offering an...

Should; yes; but unlikely. VIN wouldn't match EPA performance details, unless they roll out to all cars. I have several AMG cars and Mercedes typically offers an 'S' variant with ~3psi of boost for a hefty fee at time of purchase. Maybe if enough people ban together we can push Lotus to...