LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community - View Single Post

Simba · 08-19-2008, 04:11 PM

I want:

- Styling with significant callbacks to the Esprit V8-- it's a 30 year old design that could use some freshening, but should remain true to itself. I don't want to see an Elise rehash.

- Power. Lots of. TT V8, 450+ ponies.

- Manual gearbox. (Should be a no-brainer for Lotus)

- Similar weight to the old V8. I'm not expecting 2800 pounds, but I also don't want to see 3400+.

- Updated version of the AP brakes on the late V8s, maybe even a carbon/ceramic setup.

- Priced in the 120-140k range that Ferrari and Lambo don't care about.

(And completely pie in the sky, but: Lotus-built engine.)

08-19-2008, 04:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 111	I want: - Styling with significant callbacks to the Esprit V8-- it's a 30 year old design that could use some freshening, but should remain true to itself. I don't want to see an Elise rehash. - Power. Lots of. TT V8, 450+ ponies. - Manual gearbox. (Should be a no-brainer for Lotus) - Similar weight to the old V8. I'm not expecting 2800 pounds, but I also don't want to see 3400+. - Updated version of the AP brakes on the late V8s, maybe even a carbon/ceramic setup. - Priced in the 120-140k range that Ferrari and Lambo don't care about. (And completely pie in the sky, but: Lotus-built engine.)