Lotus-esque Korean Car - LotusTalk

wallabyguy · 04-29-2008, 04:02 PM

Beijing Motor Show: Koreans Crash Beijing Show With Spirra S Sports Car

You have to admit it did take some cues from Lotus........

sleeprfocus · 04-29-2008, 04:04 PM

Looks more like the Tesla but same platform as the Lotus anyway. That car must be tiny if it makes those Korean ladies look tall

Hello Kitty · 04-29-2008, 04:11 PM

A Hyundai for about $100,000....

Stupid.

ivan1 · 04-29-2008, 04:17 PM

Did that evolve from this car designed by Proton - I mean Proto ?

Cartype : Proto Spirra

edit : I guess they are related...
Proto Spirra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ivan1 · 04-29-2008, 04:23 PM

some nice close-ups here

YouTube - Oullim Motors to reveal its hand-made sports car 'New Spirra

adamjayp · 04-29-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hello Kitty

A Hyundai for about $100,000....

Stupid.

Or, conversely you could spend upwards of 65k for a ... Toyota? Engine and drivetrain do not a car make. You need other parts to, like tires and a hood. Maybe a door. Or not. I guess you don't need doors.

wallabyguy · 04-29-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivan1

Did that evolve from this car designed by Proton - I mean Proto ?

Cartype : Proto Spirra

edit : I guess they are related...
Proto Spirra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The tail lamps on the early Spirra look an awful lot like the Europa

codymac · 04-29-2008, 05:51 PM

Looks like a cross between an Ascari and an NSX.

Wouldn't be the first time there was a Korean built Lotus.

looney · 04-29-2008, 06:20 PM

Ive been waiting for this for ages,

it was only a matter of time before the pacific rim companies made something thats a 'performance' car.

realistally, if they can build something thats say half way between a Ferrari & a Supra (insert normal sporty type car here) for a reasonable price, it would be great.

imagine, something as low, wide & fast as a Ferrary 360 for say $60k would be awesome.

but i do agree $100k would be an uphill battle for a pac rim car.

knucklehead · 04-29-2008, 08:05 PM

I like the look of it. I just wish those girls would get out of the way, so we could see what kind of air scoop is on it.

Just watched the video. I like it even more now.

AnsisK · 04-30-2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

The tail lamps on the early Spirra look an awful lot like the Europa

The first Spirra was around before the Europa S, even before the Proton incarnation of the Europa. Similarities, possible, but theft is out of the question.

LoathUS · 04-30-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by codymac

Looks like a cross between an Ascari and an NSX.

Wouldn't be the first time there was a Korean built Lotus.

As soon as I saw it I thought NSX.

LARRY · 04-30-2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

You have to admit it did take some cues from Lotus........

Every new sports car takes it's cues from Lotus.

The Ferrari Scaglietti has an aluminum frame just like us...only assembled differently...

Phantom · 04-30-2008, 08:41 AM

Reminds me of a 355- I kinda like it, and it'd definitely be exclusive (exotic?)- Not sure what one could expect from a 2.7-liter supercharged V6 borrowed from Hyundai?

Hello Kitty · 05-08-2008, 07:51 PM

Like this car, Lotus Esprit, and Lamborghini,...I have always loved normal wheels in front, and deep dish wheels in the back. Too bad the EliseExige doesnt have that.

thetoast · 05-08-2008, 08:23 PM

I thought I saw a bit more Koenigsegg styling cues in there than Lotus

04-29-2008, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
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knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,884	I like the look of it. I just wish those girls would get out of the way, so we could see what kind of air scoop is on it. Just watched the video. I like it even more now. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels Last edited by knucklehead : 04-29-2008 at 08:20 PM.

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Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 895 Images: 1	Reminds me of a 355- I kinda like it, and it'd definitely be exclusive (exotic?)- Not sure what one could expect from a 2.7-liter supercharged V6 borrowed from Hyundai? __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel

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Hello Kitty Goodbye Kitty Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 613	A Hyundai for about $100,000.... Stupid.

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ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	Did that evolve from this car designed by Proton - I mean Proto ? Cartype : Proto Spirra edit : I guess they are related... Proto Spirra - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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looney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 408	Ive been waiting for this for ages, it was only a matter of time before the pacific rim companies made something thats a 'performance' car. realistally, if they can build something thats say half way between a Ferrari & a Supra (insert normal sporty type car here) for a reasonable price, it would be great. imagine, something as low, wide & fast as a Ferrary 360 for say $60k would be awesome. but i do agree $100k would be an uphill battle for a pac rim car.

05-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Goodbye Kitty Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 613	Like this car, Lotus Esprit, and Lamborghini,...I have always loved normal wheels in front, and deep dish wheels in the back. Too bad the EliseExige doesnt have that.

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thetoast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 556	I thought I saw a bit more Koenigsegg styling cues in there than Lotus

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