What does everyone make of a little comment in Car magazine's on-line article from 20 September, about 5 paragraphs in?
"..the two-seat Emira will also fill the gap vacated by the Elise and Exige, partly explaining why it's being offered with both the familiar supercharged Toyota V6 and a turbo four-cylinder supplied by Mercedes-AMG. Helping bolster the business plan, its platform will also be offered to other manufacturers."
Does this mean we could see Emira clones in a few years wearing, and I'm speculating here, "Tesla Roadster 2.0" or "Toyota MR2-electric" badges?
Concerned as an enthusiast and investor that this would dilute the rarity and resale of the Emira if it can be purchased under other nameplates with minor 're-skins' in the near future..
"..the two-seat Emira will also fill the gap vacated by the Elise and Exige, partly explaining why it's being offered with both the familiar supercharged Toyota V6 and a turbo four-cylinder supplied by Mercedes-AMG. Helping bolster the business plan, its platform will also be offered to other manufacturers."
Does this mean we could see Emira clones in a few years wearing, and I'm speculating here, "Tesla Roadster 2.0" or "Toyota MR2-electric" badges?
Concerned as an enthusiast and investor that this would dilute the rarity and resale of the Emira if it can be purchased under other nameplates with minor 're-skins' in the near future..

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