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Looks a wee bit familiar? https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-previews-electric-porsche-911-rival-with-denza-z-concept

https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/safety-requirements-end-production-for-popular-cars/news-story/129e10943e4defec9e210529210a940d More stringent rules for new cars in Australia are seeing a bunch of models being removed from the market. Apparently autonomous emergency...

In the news here yesterday: the 2025 i4 Turbo SE. https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-lotus-emira-update-revealed/

Some interesting potential here for the Emira infotainment:

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/lotus/emira-coupe/ The definitive comparison article?

Does anyone know what the silver exhaust tips are made from, and if they’re clear coated? I‘ve got a fair amount of carbon build-up on them already, but I’m not sure the best way to clean them. Aluminium cleaner? Paint polish?

Magma Emira arrives in the Apple Isle After an almost two year wait, my magma arrived in Devonport, Tasmania last Friday. Lotus Melbourne very kindly brought the car over on the ferry, as we don't have a dealership in Tasmania. Servicing will occur when the Melbourne guys come to Tassie each...

I picked up my magma beauty two days ago (write-up coming soon). But a quick question: below about 2000rpm the engine makes an odd gravelly noise — a cross between loud white noise and like there are loose nuts and bolts rattling in the gearbox. Above 2000rpm the supercharger kicks in and...

https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/how-south-australias-tough-new-laws-will-affect-drivers Interesting news: the state of South Australia has introduced new laws where owners of cars with over 276kW/t power-to-weight ratio will need to get a “U-class” driving license. The “U” refers to Ultra...

I’ve been playing with the AI image generator Midjourney. It’s given me some truly weird interpretations of a 2025 Lotus sports car, but I thought these two were worth sharing…

A good article here on the basics of intercoolers: https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/what-is-an-intercooler What interested me was the picture of the Lotus supercharger — I hadn’t realised this was an air/water intercooler. Anyone know the details (eg: where does the water circulate to...

I was curious to see how this would look. I do love Ferrari wheel designs...

Just came across this article: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/motoring/2023-lotus-emira-delayed-by-up-to-six-months-c-8180466

My Emira will likely be garaged at long stints between drives, so may require battery trickle charging. Are there particular types of chargers required (so as not to damage the car)? How do you connect the charger, then close the boot (I assume you have to do this to set the alarm)? If in a...

My partner and I are heading to New York and Boston over Sept-Oct. I see that some dealers are getting Emira demo cars… are there any dealers in these cities who have announced demos? Icing on our holiday!

No mention of the Emira, but an excellent review of direct competitors. I’d considered the first two myself… https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/comparisons/jaguar-f-type-p450-vs-audi-rs5-coupe-vs-chevrolet-c8-corvette-vs-mercedes-amg-c63-comparison-review

Comparing the engine venting on the Emira to other rear-engined supercars, I’m wondering how effective the heat removal will be. Particularly if we’re not driving fast (so not a lot of intake); the temperature is 40 degrees Celsius (common in Oz); and the air conditioner is going full pelt (is...

Massive price rise on all C8s in Australia. GM must be heavily reducing their right hand drive production. https://www.drive.com.au/news/2023-chevrolet-corvette-prices-rise-by-15000-in-australia-wait-times-stretch-two-years-and-beyond/ With some dealers adding $25k for “delivery”, plus duties...

Awkward question, but is it possible to shift back delivery a bit? I’m #68 in the queue in Australia, with estimated delivery to Melbourne around October. It’s looking as if the new garage won’t be completed by then (to a good standard at least). Ideal delivery would be in December. Should I...

Seeing the other garage threads made me think I should post my new addition. Work has just begun on a stand-alone garage for the Emira... with workshop on the side, and studio space above. Without this I wouldn't have considered the car. I'm hoping it'll be done by the time I pick it up...

Worth a read for those that haven’t heard of KEF: https://www.wired.com/review/review-kef-ls60-wireless/

Lotus currently offers only a 3 year warranty in Australia. Is there potential for this to change? https://www.drive.com.au/news/bmw-bentley-and-porsche-last-luxury-brands-in-australia-with-three-year-warranty/?utm_campaign=syndication&utm_source=smh.com.au&utm_content=article_4&utm_medium=partner

Tasmania plays host every year to a week-long driving championship around the island — it’s one of Australia’s premium events, and is always well supported by Lotus, as well as featuring an amazing collection of other supercar brands. On day one this year, things got hairy when a Lotus Exige...

Could the Emira be this generation’s 308? Photos courtesy of Bring A Trailer…

I was just going back over the factory photos and noticed that none of the cars had the upper black pack. Is that because it’s added as a film later on? Or just that we haven’t seen any in production yet?

My dream car has always been the Ferrari 308 GTB. If it weren't for the problems inherent with owning an older car, I may have bought one instead of the Emira. I've been comparing the 308 design to the Emira. The Lotus is more "cab-forward", so the overhangs are shorter: the nose drops off...

First message on the Australia / New Zealand forums! John here from Hobart. I placed my order for a V6 manual First Edition in early October last year with Anthony at Lotus Melbourne. He reckons a delivery around Sept-Oct this year, all being well. I recently removed the extended black pack...

How’s this for a brilliant Roma review. I still prefer the look of the Emira, but would kill for those wheels and that interior…

I took a trip to the Melbourne dealer recently, specifically to see the magma red disk. These are photos which are outside, light cloud cover, midday sun. Waaaay darker than expected, with no warm undertones. Frankly, not very appealing. I’m a bit disappointed. Previous photos had shown it to...

The Maserati MC20. Must admit, though... I really miss pop-up headlights :sneaky:

Has anyone seen or heard if the car has dynamic indicators (i.e. the LED bars "travel" across the lightbox). I've seen the hazard lights flashing (no movement) but thought the indicators might act differently...

I thought I’d start playing with some of the new “waxes” on my current vehicle, in preparation for the Emira. Graphene is the new buzz, so yesterday I tried the 303 Graphene Nano Spray. First up, it’s dead easy to apply. After washing and clay bar prep, I just sprayed it on a Meguiars foam...

I’ve always been keen on red sports cars with tan leather seats. But the FE has Alcantara as a no cost option… I’m thinking this makes it a no brainer. As a comparison, Alcantara is A$2000 extra in a new Supra. I can’t think of a downside…?

Double deposit down on a magma red V6 manual. Hoping for a little red stripe on the steering wheel, but not holding my breath...

This will be my first experience with PPF. I have a few questions: I intend on ceramic coating the paintwork. Can you put ceramic sealants on PPF (and would you)? Is it worth doing the whole car, versus the impact points? Scarily, there’s a lot of gloss black down low on the car. I’m guessing...