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Jumping to this thread for color discussion. Is Mist White an off white color with maybe a little yellow or brown undertone? I need to submit my spec by Sept 20 and choosing between DV and Mist.

Mist White is simply an "off white" color correct? Like a pearl or antique white?

Not knowing the history of Lotus I originally picked DV in August 2021 because I liked it and because I thought it would be rare. However, the mist white with the black pack is a great look. I have always loved white cars with back roofs. No plans to sell the car.

I just bumped Vivid. It is now my original DV spec against mist white. Would put BBS wheels (non track setup) on it just like my Avatar. I got 4 days to decide. Let the agony begin!

Boom! Spoke to my dealer. I am FE 2.0! I have until September 20 to lock in my spec. In order of preference I am DV, Vivid, and Mist. He said he was just in New York for the Lotus event and was told production is estimated for Feb 2024 which means my car should be here April/May. Exactly 6...

The person riding shotgun had more fun than the driver. Lol.

I don't see any delay either. Correct me if I am wrong, but at 6:07 the transmission will not downshift until the vehicle speed reduces enough to handle the lower gear so it won't redline.

Is this something you would feel comfortable leaving jacked up overnight? I like the idea of this for maintenance, prep, and cleaning.

I want to spec them as well. Glad this thread was created.

What SUVS have you driven to compare it to? Cayenne, Stelvio, Urus?

Are you getting the white leather?

This will indeed be a sick spec. Stealth look with that blue will be epic for @Cloudstrife1188

@Tokion @TomE Any plans for a review of the 400HP Emira? Is it being planned by any automotive journalists?

For me I am waiting to see a 400HP Emira dyno'd compared to a 360HP Emira dyno'd. Not sure how it will happen but that's what I would like to see. How the power and torque is delivered for each car.

I spent a lot of time in a convertible C5 Corvette. Not a Z06. If your Z06 is in good shape especially your suspension and you have low miles there may not be that big of a difference. The Emira will be my first mid engine car which is the main reason it is a must have for me since there are...

Yes

Sounds expensive.

I do understand this but there are tracks where people will compare their top speed. The original comment mentioned the autobahn and why people care about top speed. There are tracks where people will remember the highest speed they can achieve, it may not be the top speed. Lots of different...

There are some tracks near me in the USA that have long straights that allow for top speed tests.

Its just amazing how every spec looks good. Some are sporty, some are classy, some look mean, some look pretty, some look exotic. Well at least to me. But they all look amazing. Haven't really seen a car I wouldn't own myself. Remarkable. I love the clean look of this. Great caliper choice.

Great spec. Great pictures. I drove an Auto Evora and loved it. Thanks for sharing for those of us who are still over a year away.

Vivid is my 2nd choice to DV. The people I have showed Vivid to say, oh, just another red sports car but when I show them DV, they say, "what color is that, green?..." They think the DV is way more unique than "another red sports car." If I do go Vivid it will totally be the bad ass Ferrari...

That's the whole story. And mainly throwing carbon fiber at it and charging a ton. ACR was half the price.

Welp, that photo looks better. Maybe I spoke to soon. They would need a sub 7 minute time at the ring to beat the ACR.

I am a Mustang lover. I have a Dark Horse on order but I give this a hard pass. I am not even a fan of the 718 GT4 RS looks. My taste are for more simple designs I guess. For instance, one of my favorites is an 812 Superfast. Ford already makes the GT which I think is a good looking car...

Belly laugh! Maybe the best response on the forum. Accurate and funny!

Ditto to @Porter. Great write up. This review gives me energy and sustains my excitement during our long wait. The comment about the suspension being more compliant than your M4 on the softest setting also hit home with me. This is a Lotus! I wish everyone on this forum had this same test...

This is great news. Like everyone else I feel like I am in the 12 round of a prize fight. Taking one in the chin then unleashing a haymaker. Are you going to do a more detailed evaluation of your test drive? Hoping so.

Matt Windle said early on that they need Lotus's on the road, not just enthusiasts using them as weekend cars. He needs regular men and women to buy the car and drive it like a Miati, Porsche, BMW. If people see them on the road they will come to the dealership. Whether that will be achieved...

There is coverage somewhere, I have been trying to find it. It stated why the different subframe for the I4.

Love unruly turbos! When I was younger driving Go-Karts I remember this instructor always beating us no matter which kart he had. Finally he told us not to just floor the kart but to listen to the engine when it is roaring the "cleanest." He said that is when you are making the most power...

My 2019 STI I bought used in 2020 with 14k miles hasn't lost much value based on recent sales I have seen. I have 50K on the car now and I have seen similar models with higher miles sell for just a little less than what I paid. Please don't mistake my post for me actually being an expert on...

This is exhausting I will have to admit. Just posting on the thread so I can follow this.

This was in the Paris airport today. Some pretty big branding. Glad to see it.

Completely disagree. You are asking for a journalistic expose regarding the actions of a car maker based on unsubstantiated posts from anonymous forums users. You would need a news organization who understands how to verify facts. I always thought the reviews were reporting on the car and...

Your comments are harsh but totally reasonable. To me, in order to be honest as you mention, wouldn't you have to know statistics on all cars delivered? Furthermore, what issues are a nuisance and what issues are serious? Anyway, I don't want to get out of my depth here because this is my...

Well I have a Dark Horse on order and certainly think it should be on this list especially with the Tremec manual gearbox and it's well under 100K.