Evo Mag Mention of the Elise, Dec 2003 - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 12-09-2003, 07:47 PM

http://www.evo.co.uk/?news/evo_news_story.php?id=42331

(can't recall if this was posted)

Toyota Power For U.S. Elise

Pictured undergoing final tests, Lotus's Toyota-engined Elise is due to be unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show in the last week of 2003. Known as the Federal Elise, insiders say that one of the biggest changes, aside from the 190bhp Celica engine, is the installation of twin airbags.

However, the appearance of this right-hand-drive Celica-engined prototype is bound to lead to speculation that UK and European markets will also be offered the new car alongside the Rover-powered model.

Reports in the US press suggest Lotus has applied for exemptions from US safety standards for the Elise - relating to the bumpers and headlamps - even though it has spent $27m on re-engineering. However, the company told evo that this wasn't without precedent (a similar situation arose with the Esprit) and that it's confident there will be no problems. It seems that the all-new Elise, designed for global markets, will be launched in 2006.

Meanwhile, Proton, owner of Lotus, has recently signed a letter of intent with MV Agusta, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer that has been described by its chairman as the 'Ferrari of the motorcycle world'. Lotus describes the fledgling tie-up as, 'a potentially exciting venture for all concerned'.

Randy Chase · 12-09-2003, 07:47 PM

Randy Chase · 12-09-2003, 07:47 PM

Robert Puertas · 12-09-2003, 07:56 PM

What color is that?

stuttgart · 12-09-2003, 10:47 PM

Is this Magnetic Blue?

Robert Puertas · 12-10-2003, 05:31 AM

I hope so. I always assumed Magnetic Blue would have a metallic flake, and I generally prefer non-metallic blues. The color pictured here seems to have little to no metallic...

Modern Wedgie · 12-10-2003, 05:39 AM

That is magnetic blue!

Robert Puertas · 12-10-2003, 06:04 AM

Is it a metallic paint?

Randy Chase · 12-10-2003, 09:07 AM

Is that what the final exhaust will look like?

Notice no badge on the back. Hmmmmm

12-09-2003, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Evo Mag Mention of the Elise, Dec 2003 http://www.evo.co.uk/?news/evo_news_story.php?id=42331 (can't recall if this was posted) Toyota Power For U.S. Elise Pictured undergoing final tests, Lotus's Toyota-engined Elise is due to be unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show in the last week of 2003. Known as the Federal Elise, insiders say that one of the biggest changes, aside from the 190bhp Celica engine, is the installation of twin airbags. However, the appearance of this right-hand-drive Celica-engined prototype is bound to lead to speculation that UK and European markets will also be offered the new car alongside the Rover-powered model. Reports in the US press suggest Lotus has applied for exemptions from US safety standards for the Elise - relating to the bumpers and headlamps - even though it has spent $27m on re-engineering. However, the company told evo that this wasn't without precedent (a similar situation arose with the Esprit) and that it's confident there will be no problems. It seems that the all-new Elise, designed for global markets, will be launched in 2006. Meanwhile, Proton, owner of Lotus, has recently signed a letter of intent with MV Agusta, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer that has been described by its chairman as the 'Ferrari of the motorcycle world'. Lotus describes the fledgling tie-up as, 'a potentially exciting venture for all concerned'. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

12-09-2003, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	__________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

12-09-2003, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	__________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

12-10-2003, 05:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Modern Wedgie elise groupie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 2,743	That is magnetic blue! __________________ Long live the

12-10-2003, 09:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Is that what the final exhaust will look like? Notice no badge on the back. Hmmmmm __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

12-09-2003, 07:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	What color is that?

12-09-2003, 10:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
stuttgart Elise driver Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 279	Is this Magnetic Blue?

12-10-2003, 05:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	I hope so. I always assumed Magnetic Blue would have a metallic flake, and I generally prefer non-metallic blues. The color pictured here seems to have little to no metallic...

12-10-2003, 06:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	Is it a metallic paint?

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