Lotus Model Year Production Timeline - LotusTalk

Vishus_1 · 06-01-2009, 05:57 PM

Can anyone confirm what dates model year production officially begins and ends at Lotus/Hethel?

I know it isn't January through December. I thought it is roughly August through May.

According to this (dated 04/09) official Lotus Press Release about 2010 Elise and Exige's, the 2010's are already available? April?

2010 Model Year Elise and Exige Now Cleaner than Ever » Lotus

And according to this Press Release (dated 03/09) it looks like Lotus is already building 2010 Evoras and are ramping up to produce approximately 34 2010 Evoras per week by July.
www.grouplotus.com/mediacentre_pressreleases/image/435.pdf

RoadDad · 06-01-2009, 06:31 PM

I can't answer your question specifically, but my 2007 Elise had a build date of June 2006.

...m... · 06-01-2009, 07:00 PM

...my 2005 elise has a build date of april 2005...

rugger1345 · 06-01-2009, 08:09 PM

My 05 Elise has a build date of July 2005. #4850 according to the VIN.

Vishus_1 · 06-02-2009, 08:45 AM

bump?

wallabyguy · 06-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Standard build years typically run September/October to July/august. Obviously, if you have a new model like the evora, things don't necessarily follow that schedule. Typically, the new MY cars make it to he US around November/December.

Wexler · 07-03-2009, 05:21 AM

Could someone please point me the right direction to find actual production #'s by year by color? I am curious to see how many Elise's were made by year...and if it's specific to Starlight Black. Is there a source that lists that info?

Thanks!

...m... · 07-03-2009, 05:47 AM

...no, excepting limited editions, lotus has never released official production numbers for the elise - the best we have are anecdotal accounts passed down by sales representatives and the like...

Wexler · 07-06-2009, 06:41 AM

Does anyone have a ball park figure they use when asked "how many are produced a year?"

I have offered "5,000"...but I am talking out of my butt.

wallabyguy · 07-06-2009, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wexler

Does anyone have a ball park figure they use when asked "how many are produced a year?"

I have offered "5,000"...but I am talking out of my butt.

Total annual sales in the U.S. Has hovered around 800 for the past couple of years. Sales should jump to between 1600-2000 here with the intro of the evora.

Wexler · 07-06-2009, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Total annual sales in the U.S. Has hovered around 800 for the past couple of years. Sales should jump to between 1600-2000 here with the intro of the evora.

WOW! I was waaaayyyyy off.

Thanks!

TimMullen · 07-07-2009, 10:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

Total annual sales in the U.S. Has hovered around 800 for the past couple of years. Sales should jump to between 1600-2000 here with the intro of the evora.

To add to this, for '05, Lotus probably brought around 2,500 Elises to the US - but there was a two year + waiting list at the time, so there was a lot of demand, that tapered off in later years.

06-01-2009, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	Lotus Model Year Production Timeline Can anyone confirm what dates model year production officially begins and ends at Lotus/Hethel? I know it isn't January through December. I thought it is roughly August through May. According to this (dated 04/09) official Lotus Press Release about 2010 Elise and Exige's, the 2010's are already available? April? 2010 Model Year Elise and Exige Now Cleaner than Ever » Lotus And according to this Press Release (dated 03/09) it looks like Lotus is already building 2010 Evoras and are ramping up to produce approximately 34 2010 Evoras per week by July. www.grouplotus.com/mediacentre_pressreleases/image/435.pdf __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

06-01-2009, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,989	I can't answer your question specifically, but my 2007 Elise had a build date of June 2006. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

06-01-2009, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,714	...my 2005 elise has a build date of april 2005... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

06-01-2009, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
rugger1345 Simplify and Add Lightnes Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 131	My 05 Elise has a build date of July 2005. #4850 according to the VIN. __________________ If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable. -Louis D. Brandeis DID YOU HEAR THAT, COP IN BIG LAKE, TEXAS?

06-02-2009, 08:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	bump? __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

06-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,877	Standard build years typically run September/October to July/august. Obviously, if you have a new model like the evora, things don't necessarily follow that schedule. Typically, the new MY cars make it to he US around November/December. __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

07-03-2009, 05:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Wexler 4 years...worth the wait! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 114	Could someone please point me the right direction to find actual production #'s by year by color? I am curious to see how many Elise's were made by year...and if it's specific to Starlight Black. Is there a source that lists that info? Thanks! __________________ 2007 Elise - Starlight Black, biscuit 2004 Jaguar X-type

07-03-2009, 05:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,714	...no, excepting limited editions, lotus has never released official production numbers for the elise - the best we have are anecdotal accounts passed down by sales representatives and the like... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

07-06-2009, 06:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wexler 4 years...worth the wait! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia area Posts: 114	Does anyone have a ball park figure they use when asked "how many are produced a year?" I have offered "5,000"...but I am talking out of my butt. __________________ 2007 Elise - Starlight Black, biscuit 2004 Jaguar X-type

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