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I want more torque. People here talk about 400hp as if all 400hp engines are created equal. Look at the M2 Competition engine: I6 3L with a pretty flat torque curve, more importantly 406ft lbs of torque. Why do I want more torque? Because the cars I'm used to have more and I use the power often...

I got mine pretty quickly (less than a year). Maybe I just got lucky. Make sure the dealer knows you're flexible. If you have one specific model you want and that's it, then it may take a while.

I'll just put this here: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2F0033-2909.104.1.23 Of course this can apply to many things in life. People are ok with (and defend) 400hp because that's all we're getting. If the car came with 450hp (or more realistically ~416hp or 430hp, due to...

The reality is nobody knows. Even Lotus. Everything is an estimate. I still don't think there was a confirmation that the Emira went through homologation.... and I say this as someone who was a March order. I'm just hoping I get it this year, but we'll see. #ForThePatient

Wow.... congrats and thanks for all you do for this community. I'm super jealous... do they need US Ambassadors?? No seriously, do they? I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd be interested and I'd love to fly to Hethel and check out the factory - I'll even do so on my own dime! ;)

I posted my opinion last night, but this morning I showed the configurator to my wife. She thinks Eletre looks really nice. Both exterior and interior. She's a designer, so her opinion carries more weight than mine. Although... she's not a "car chick." So there you have it... unless something...

Hmm... Not sure how I feel about it yet. I actually enjoyed the buildup, the one-take walk through history and the show. All great things from a marketing perspective. And there in lies the rub. I'm starting to feel like that's all we get with Lotus: marketing. There's a saying I heard...

Agreed, it's such a rare event and even if it does happen, I pull the wallet out of my back pocket, put it up against the B-pillar and voila. I'd rather deal with that hiccup once in a while rather than every single time I get in and out of the car. Plus, constantly searching for the keys!

My wife is an artist and used to make oil-based paintings of my cars for me (garage art), but she's stopped painting. You do such great work... may I ask what it would cost to buy one of your paintings? PM me please! :)

What's the lead time on these aftermarket wheels? Surprised you're already looking to order something to improve on what Lotus has designed. You have to remember that Gavin and team's suspension and tire tuning is based on the stock wheels. You change out the wheels and who knows what may...

There are several ways of looking at it. You're interested in buying an enthusiast car, which by all accounts will be produced in relatively limited quantities. Let's look at this by the numbers. Lotus it targeting 4800 cars per year. So assuming we have no supply chain or other issues they'll...

Good taste! :cool: Thanks a lot for the response!

That's because those girls have no clue what either of those cars are. They just heard "Porsche" in one case and "What was that again? L-something?" in another. You don't get cars to impress girls, you'll end up impressing more boys ;) You get the car for you.

Thanks for the response... I ordered Seneca w/black pack, diamond wheels, yellow calipers and ice grey leather interior. I'm beyond excited and can't wait to receive it ;) What does "finals" mean? Is that an industry term or UK jargon? Thanks!

Rant is understandable... we're all in the same boat... Sucks to spend $100k on a car and not even know if I've picked the right color. Especially given that the review of the Seneca here is so unfavorable. Have to remind myself that it's just one person's opinion. I mean, he liked the Shadow...

Your napkin math is a little ambitious based on my estimates. I live in one of Lotus' hottest markets and my dealers don't have that many deposits. There's plenty of demand for sure, but it's not as high as you purport. Even though the car is relatively well priced, it's still out of reach for...

How does delivery work if I place a deposit with you? Additionally, is that pricing now updated, given that Lotus has released the info? I have a deposit with my local dealer in the #1 spot, but you guys have a great reputation, so I thought I'd ask. Can give you a call or send an email if...

Not as bad as you may think... most of the parts are reused between Porsche's and the high end Caymans just get parts from the 911's. Maintenance wouldn't be much higher than normal Porsche's with the added cost of GT parts. Additionally, Porsche is a model citizen when it comes to parts...

The response wasn't specifically to you, it was broadly to the thread. This is a hypothetical conversation anyway, we don't have the option for more power directly from Lotus. We won't until they install a DCT (not happening) or they optimize the I4 in the future. The point is that some people...

Thanks, but my Emira FE has already been ordered and I have a receipt from Lotus. It'll be in the first shipment to the US :)

Different buyers for different cars, this is why Porsche's range is so broad. Some people live in the UK or Northern US with bumpy/damaged roads, where suspension compliance matters a lot more and where you already own a daily driver or two and this is just a weekend car. Then there are people...

Love how we're moving the goal posts. Initial argument is that there's no need for extra power, because the car won't be balanced... it'll be too much. Once the Cayman is shown as an example.... well it's the price now, it's no longer the balance or "too much." Also @switchlanez we already...

LOL... gotta love marketing. Change the story as it suits you and the new vision. Nothing wrong with it, but to imply that Chapman was into practical cars like SUV's/Crossovers is a joke.

That's an extreme example and you know it. How about instead of 700hp we make it 450-500hp? Every journalist who's driven the EvoraGT has said it could use another 50hp and the Emira is already heavier and less powerful. Let's also remember that the AMG I4, with its detuned 360hp engine is...

Don't listen to the haters... I like both cars for different reasons and ordered both. Also agree with your comparison list. Those that don't agree probably haven't seen the car. My dealer recently had an unveiling event with the yellow Z06 with the Z07 package.... oh my. Waiting for pricing...

Wow... dealers just getting bold with all the demand. The money should be refundable just to get on the list. You don't even know what the MSRP will be, it hasn't been announced.

If the car weren't so reserved, I'd go with black rims for sure. Saw one of these puppies on the road a couple of weeks ago, which had me thinking. It looks very different and much better in person than in pics.

Hello gents... SE Florida here. My Emira is coming in the first shipment, which is hopefully in September, but I wouldn't be surprised if there are delays.

I think the car looks great in all the colors, but I'm not in love with any of them. The colors aren't really playful enough, they're darker and more serious than I'd like. For a classy look, I wish Ardent Green were an option. Would be amazing with a tan interior. A few shots of the Evija in...

Don't start the misinformation train. They said they'll get through all the reservations by Q2 2023, not the kinds of cars they'll be delivered. There's nothing stated about all of them being FE's and to be honest these dealers probably aren't aware of some of the drama on this forum otherwise...

Oh, I'm sorry, I totally missed that this was a talk amongst UK folks 🍻 I still wish I could put the whole car on the card. Free money! :D