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07-07-2008, 10:28 AM
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Club111. Got the groove?
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Hmmmmm.......
Rumors regarding the powerplant of the next Esprit have gone back and forth to include a V8 from BMW. While I do not know of any decision going one way or another, this story from Leftlanenews.com is very interesting as it would apply to the reborn Lotus flagship........
Report: BMW to use twin-turbo V8 for new M5
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07-07-2008, 11:08 AM
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i think they should stick with toyota
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07-07-2008, 11:44 AM
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Everything that "might" be for the esprit sounds amazing. I can't wait for it to all be official.
Re engine: Bottom line is, no one will shell out 100k+ for a toyota powerplant. OT: Will the new M5 be lighter than the current model?
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07-07-2008, 12:29 PM
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Air Power!
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As long as there are no "Renault" labels anywhere near the transmission or drivetrain I think there will be an improvement.
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07-07-2008, 01:08 PM
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Club111. Got the groove?
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07-07-2008, 01:31 PM
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Fat chance. 4000 lbs isn't all that much, all things considered.
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Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now?? |
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07-07-2008, 01:33 PM
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Going from a TTv10 to an Aluminum TTv8 is a big difference.
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07-07-2008, 01:34 PM
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TT V10?
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