This can't be good! Drive belt looks F*&^@d

[djprov431]

I just turned 6,000 miles on my '24 Emira 6 sp -- today I did my 3rd oil / filter change, and also did the transmission gear oil. While under the car I noted quite a bit of black dust, then remembered some time ago I smelled something (it now makes perfect sense as being burning belt) --- wouldn't you know it, the belt looks horrible. I sent the same pics to Lotus for warranty evaluation -- has anyone else experienced this? The car drives fine, doesn't make any noise or squealing, & doesn't currently put off any burning smell -- I bet if I launched the car hard it possibly would?

 

[Beachbum]

Not heard of, or seen anything like this previously. Looks a tad concerning, not sure I'd drive it until I could get it replaced.
I would also look to determine cause, almost certainly a dealer visit