Lotus Exige 2009 260 'S'

[Vishus_1]

Originally Posted by spectre

Hmm... my arctic silver looks exactly like the moonstone silver image above. The flake is a lot larger than my AS Elise.

I don't think so. Arctic Silver is a metallic silver whereas Moonstone changes color in the reflection. It's a funky thing to look at.

[Vishus_1]

Originally Posted by Bgwilly31

re-read the official stats posted here on the first page.

The rear Hatch is ALSO Carbon!

re-read my question. I wasn't asking about the hatch. I am asking about the part of the clam that goes over the roll hoop that is BETWEEN the hatch and the roof.

But now (according to RDduse) we are informed that the rear clam is "infused carbon fiber" and not a decal - whatever that means. I am guessing it is like a piece of laminate that is attached on top the clam in that area? I don't know.

[spectre]

Thats whats odd...
It can look white, charcoal, blue, purple, green, orange, etc. and of course silver.
At LOG people where asking if it was moonstone silver but the sticker says arctic silver.

[BrianK]

Originally Posted by RSduce

Here are a few shots from a dealer meeting we just had in LA with Lotus.

dealer meeting... with Lotus... in los angeles... where there are no dealers.

[charliex]

could be that the carbon fibre is laid down with the fibreglass at build time ?

or glued in.

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by Stale_Hotdog

any interior shots?

This shows the "Trimmed" panel that covers the area where the rear window used to be.

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by exarkun1178

how bout better and more pics?

Any changes to Exige for '09?

[Trendy Exige]

Those seats look amazing. It would look even better if it didnt have the Hans embroidery and if it didn't say 260. This way I would buy a pair of those seats and have it in my car.

The trimmed panel cover may seem like a good idea to have at first because its different from how its always been, but then I thought about it and most Exotic cars like the Ferrari and Lambo cars have the rear windows where you can view the engine bay from the cockpit.

Lotus is trying to save weight and cut cost. Definitely better for the track junkies, but sacrifice more on some features what makes it exotic.

Originally Posted by ChrisB

This shows the "Trimmed" panel that covers the area where the rear window used to be.

[Murix]

If it makes it go faster, then I think it is a better option than what the other 'exotics' do. This car is for going fast. You can buy a slower version if you just want to look cool.

[charliex]

i'm pretty sure the window is deleted so you can't see the engine rocking


j/k

[Jack]

A few more photos..... car looks great in person.

[SouL]

Nice! Matte CF for the interior bits?

Surely they can't sell that car here with the rear window boarded up, can they?
Oh. And why the mesh grill in the roof scoop?

[charliex]

so long as you can see the rear, its fine.
ny had some law about it for passenger cars, but i don't know the specifics or if its still valid.

those seats looks good

[Jon]

From the description of the interior in the Exige document describing the car, I don't think those seats are part of the package. I hope I'm wrong about it.

[Jack]

The new seats are very comfy...whether they make it as standard on the 260 or not, they will be available as an "after-sale" option. I've been told that they are soon to be FIA-certified. The seats will work with the standard seat rail/slider or can be installed in a fixed position, if required by the appropriate sanctioning body.

[ZJChaser]

pictures of the brake ducts please?!?!?

[Trendy Exige]

.....good one Charlie!

Murix, I honestly don't believe replacing the window and adding the trimmed panel will make the car go faster. A header upgrade would but do you see Lotus change that? Most of the carbon pieces are already obtainable too. That's not going make the car go faster either.

Originally Posted by charliex

i'm pretty sure the window is deleted so you can't see the engine rocking


j/k

[codymac]

I just want details on the seats' sub attachment and those wheels are niiiiiiiiice!

[Jeff and Pamela]

That's what I thought also

Originally Posted by Jon

From the description of the interior in the Exige document describing the car, I don't think those seats are part of the package. I hope I'm wrong about it.

[RSduce]

Originally Posted by SUTOL111x

Hey Rick, thanks again for the call yesterday on the S260 info.

No Problem Let me know if you need anything else.