❓ QUESTION US spec differences

[robrmon]

Does anyone have a view on all the US spec differences that we will see on the EMIRA. I’m thinking additional reflectors, that sort of thing. Ideally with pictures. For example most cars in the US have reflectors on the rear bumpers about 1ft off the ground. And my Evora has side markers rear and front. Thanks

 

[Nova]

Great question. I don't believe front side markers are needed for the Emira because the headlight for US cars will incorporate the amber element. Similarly, the rear lights seem to have enough forward side sweep to not need rear side markers.

 

[Guest142]

Wow, this would be great news. I hope this is the case.

 

[Porter]

Photos have been posted here previously of the US headlight assemblies with the amber reflective strip integrated. It may take a search to track down.

 

[Porter]

Here's a crop I took from one of the early Hethel production images, when they were in the middle of prototyping. Lotus published these in a gallery here:
https://media.lotuscars.com/en/galleries/handmade-in-hethel.html

This shows the US headlight, or an early variant of it. No idea whether this is final, but it does include the amber reflector so you can get an idea of how it's integrated. They really designed this as a world car from the beginning, which is admirable.

 

[MCS]

Fairy sure they’ll kindly move the wheel onto the wrong side for you guys.

Hopefully they’ll ship every car with a kettle, some tea bags and some biscuits so you can enjoy the full British experience. 🇬🇧

 

[roundincircles]

Does anyone have a view on all the US spec differences that we will see on the EMIRA. I’m thinking additional reflectors, that sort of thing. Ideally with pictures. For example most cars in the US have reflectors on the rear bumpers about 1ft off the ground. And my Evora has side markers rear and front. Thanks

My understanding is it has bigger diameter cup holders and has 4, up from 2 in the EUROPEAN version. Trust me as I cannot tell a lie.

 

[kratedisease]

My understanding is it has bigger diameter cup holders and has 4, up from 2 in the EUROPEAN version. Trust me as I cannot tell a lie.

True but the euro version has ashtrays

 

[Cachaco131]

I think the US version owners manual will be translated to languages such as Texan and may have a special compartment for the constitution and a medium sized firearm. Large firearms will affect the weight distribution.

 

[Guest142]

Here's a crop I took from one of the early Hethel production images, when they were in the middle of prototyping. Lotus published these in a gallery here:
https://media.lotuscars.com/en/galleries/handmade-in-hethel.html

This shows the US headlight, or an early variant of it. No idea whether this is final, but it does include the amber reflector so you can get an idea of how it's integrated. They really designed this as a world car from the beginning, which is admirable.
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Looks fantastic.

 

[TXEMIRA]

#ForTheBestThreadEver

4 Cup Holders
Firearm Storage

Smile muscles hurting this morning!
We laugh because it’s true.

 

[EspritGuy]

I think the US version owners manual will be translated to languages such as Texan and may have a special compartment for the constitution and a medium sized firearm. Large firearms will affect the weight distribution.

Lone Star Edition........
The highly desired Lotus Lone Star

 

[Maurice R]

Lone Star Edition........
The highly desired Lotus Lone Star

Great idea we can get decals made for all Texas Emira owners 😀

 

[Pbaj46]

Oh I read somewhere that the Emira will be shipped to US as a pickup truck

 

[PaulP]

Now the wheel gap makes sense

 

[NicolasB]

It comes with a rear-mounted spoiler, but you have to choose which one. You either get the right wing or left wing, no other option.

 

[Jonhklee]

It’s strange to hear the pedal spacing is different between RHD and LHD cars.

 

[EspritGuy]

It comes with a rear-mounted spoiler, but you have to choose which one. You either get the right wing or left wing, no other option.

You can't just say that without mentioning Spoiler Alert.
Now everyone knows.

 

[Nova]

Oh I read somewhere that the Emira will be shipped to US as a pickup truck

The El Emiro.

In for the layup.

 

[Leonard]

Fairy sure they’ll kindly move the wheel onto the wrong side for you guys.

Hopefully they’ll ship every car with a kettle, some tea bags and some biscuits so you can enjoy the full British experience. 🇬🇧

That's actually genius