Jay Leno's favorite car is...drumroll - LotusTalk

Jeff Torrey · 01-07-2009, 03:22 PM

His Lotus Elan. That is so freakin' cool. Here's your proof (link)

Jay Leno talks with Classic Motorsports: Classic Motorsports Magazine

LARRY · 01-07-2009, 03:24 PM

I see him in his Audi R8 constantly.

But he drives his Ariel Atom through the twisties in Malibu all the time...

Yes, Leno loves his Lotus Elan(s).

And he is a great car guy.

mopho · 01-07-2009, 03:34 PM

Here is with mine, he chased me down on his motorcycle to have a look at it

Randy Chase · 01-07-2009, 03:36 PM

He has more than one!

Hello Kitty · 01-07-2009, 04:28 PM

Jays analogy for the lotus was that its fun to go out with super models(lambo), but sometimes the girl cashier from mini mart(lotus) is more fun!

Bavarian Motorist · 01-07-2009, 04:40 PM

What was his analogy for manual transmission vs. semi-automatic/electro-hydraulic clutch transmissions? I remember most of it but don't want to butcher it and kill it

DeanG · 01-08-2009, 12:36 PM

Driving an Elan is fun! Sneeze and you change lanes twice. Much quicker than a MG or Triumph of a similar vintage and certainly more comfortable. It rewards good driving and punishes the sloppy. With the correct size tires (145 78x13) it has good grip but not so much that you have to be going crazy fast to feel the limits.

Kind of like an Elise if you could remove 600 lbs fit skinny tires a dial in a bit of nervousness.

Monsi · 01-08-2009, 04:28 PM

it would be a bigger surprise if it wasn't posted in the elan forum

ding · 03-31-2009, 02:59 PM

That's classical, I don't like too much..

Darkside Eng · 03-31-2009, 04:37 PM

very cool

sleepe · 03-31-2009, 11:32 PM

jay said the Elan is his most pleasurable....

Simba · 04-01-2009, 08:55 AM

Video interviewing 101: Do not make your subject hold a microphone.

Cool vid though.

jocurimasini · 05-13-2009, 09:33 AM

he's got a lot of beautiful cars

01-07-2009, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Torrey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 177	Jay Leno's favorite car is...drumroll His Lotus Elan. That is so freakin' cool. Here's your proof (link) Jay Leno talks with Classic Motorsports: Classic Motorsports Magazine

01-07-2009, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 16,986	I see him in his Audi R8 constantly. But he drives his Ariel Atom through the twisties in Malibu all the time... Yes, Leno loves his Lotus Elan(s). And he is a great car guy. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T) Last edited by LARRY : 01-07-2009 at 03:30 PM.

01-07-2009, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,304	Here is with mine, he chased me down on his motorcycle to have a look at it __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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01-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 554	HAHA Jays analogy for the lotus was that its fun to go out with super models(lambo), but sometimes the girl cashier from mini mart(lotus) is more fun!

01-07-2009, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,850	What was his analogy for manual transmission vs. semi-automatic/electro-hydraulic clutch transmissions? I remember most of it but don't want to butcher it and kill it __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

01-08-2009, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 708	Driving an Elan is fun! Sneeze and you change lanes twice. Much quicker than a MG or Triumph of a similar vintage and certainly more comfortable. It rewards good driving and punishes the sloppy. With the correct size tires (145 78x13) it has good grip but not so much that you have to be going crazy fast to feel the limits. Kind of like an Elise if you could remove 600 lbs fit skinny tires a dial in a bit of nervousness.

01-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,289 Images: 21	it would be a bigger surprise if it wasn't posted in the elan forum __________________ Dude, there's my car!

03-31-2009, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
ding Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 20	That's classical, I don't like too much.. __________________ 车子鞋子还有女子就是咱的面子

03-31-2009, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	very cool

03-31-2009, 11:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 1,040	jay said the Elan is his most pleasurable.... __________________ Elise'06ST:[size="1"]RAC/r888-Ultradiscs-Larini 8"-Braille-Saikou Michi-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-widened undertrays-VF2-manly's inserts-engine damper

04-01-2009, 08:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 493	Video interviewing 101: Do not make your subject hold a microphone. Cool vid though.

05-13-2009, 09:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
jocurimasini BANNED Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	he's got a lot of beautiful cars

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