Evora at my Lotus dealer - LotusTalk

Mark_C · 09-12-2008, 12:41 PM

Just got back from my Lotus dealer. They have an Evora there for a few hours before it goes back to the Lotus factory ready for the 60th anniversary day on Sunday. Here are a few pics I took.

Bane · 09-12-2008, 12:44 PM

sweeeeeeeet. Did you get to sit in it?

What was the sticker price?

Heat FX · 09-12-2008, 01:24 PM

Glad you got a chance to see it. Could you please give your honest impressions when you first saw the car in photos and then after seeing it in person? Did your impressions change, does it look better in person.. or worse?

IsellLotus · 09-12-2008, 01:27 PM

I think it looks bad ass!

SweetDaddyD · 09-12-2008, 01:43 PM

You're never sure when you just see things in posters with lighting effects, renderings, etc- but I think that looks fantastic in just regular pictures. Thanks for posting. I love those seats!

MickOpalak · 09-12-2008, 01:44 PM

That plastic engine cover under the rear glass will look good painted bright red.

buzzy · 09-12-2008, 02:42 PM

I know that dealer! Isn't it the one close to the factory in Norfolk?

Bibs · 09-12-2008, 02:59 PM

It's Strattons, a very highly regarded dealer very close to the factory indeed.

Stratton Motorcompany

Vishus_1 · 09-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Are the bumpers Eurathane or plastic? I am hoping they aren't like the Elise and Exige and fiberglass.

LARRY · 09-12-2008, 04:20 PM

And the front license plate goes....WHERE?

C'mon Lotus, the wealthys who buy this car don't want to be ticketed every five minutes for no front plate.

So, really.

Where does the front plate go?

And while we're at it, how does the rear American license plate fit?

Hmmmm.................

These cars aren't really coming to America like that...are they?

ewalberg · 09-12-2008, 05:55 PM

there's one picture with two guys leaning over and looking at the rear of the car... looks like they're both looking at the mismatch on the left side of the rear spoiler to the side fenders... doh!

I don't like how long the front nose is... kind 80's looking to me. but i do like the rear view of the car very well... accept for that missmatch on the wing is a bit tacky.

too bad about the idea that two points converging of the side and rear windows is attractive... i think it's just studio designer BS or manufacturing trying to save a few bucks... a well designed b-pillar would have been much more artistically continuous.

falcon · 09-12-2008, 06:12 PM

were you able to sit in the back seats does a person fit in there

climb4fun · 09-12-2008, 06:33 PM

The lines in that car is so nice from every direction you look at. Great job Lotus

..except the side mirrors; too big and it seems they belong to another car.

Wingman · 09-13-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcon

were you able to sit in the back seats does a person fit in there

Lotus Evora - a set on Flickr

Some good pics there..

Mark_C · 09-13-2008, 05:37 AM

The dealer is at Long Stratton. My first impressions of the car from the pics I have seen do not do the car justice. I personally think it is a stunning car. I did get to sit in it, the rear seats are quite restricted in leg room but there is plenty of head room. This version of the car has a rear mounted camera just above the rear number plate. When the reverse gear is selected the tv screen in the dash shows the view from the camera. I did ask if this was going to be a standard fitting but I think it will probably be an option as with the option for parking sensors. The reason for the rear spoiler looking as if it doesn't fit properly is because the boot lid wasn't closed properly. As for pricing I was told it might be around the 45 to £50000 with out options.

dma550 · 09-13-2008, 06:18 AM

Lol, rear seating

SweetDaddyD · 09-13-2008, 06:36 AM

Glad to see (from the Flicker photo set) that the dash is actually leather, and not textured white paint. Nice. Great looking car, can't wait to see in person.

lotustt · 09-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Fantastic

Marlonius · 09-13-2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dma550

Lol, rear seating

Is that Phillip Seymour Hoffman???

KoenigElise05 · 09-13-2008, 11:05 AM

Those mirrors look like they came off my Jaguar X-type. I'd definatly like to see this car in person!

09-12-2008, 12:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark_C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7 Images: 14	Evora at my Lotus dealer Just got back from my Lotus dealer. They have an Evora there for a few hours before it goes back to the Lotus factory ready for the 60th anniversary day on Sunday. Here are a few pics I took. Attached Images

09-12-2008, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-12-2008, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heat FX Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 12	Impressions Glad you got a chance to see it. Could you please give your honest impressions when you first saw the car in photos and then after seeing it in person? Did your impressions change, does it look better in person.. or worse? __________________ LIFE'S JOURNEY is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, on the edge of your seat, hair standing straight up, shouting "Holy Moley, what a ride!"

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IsellLotus Lotus Sales Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 1,126	I think it looks bad ass! __________________ Dan Drayton Internet Sales Specialist Criswell Automotive 301-212-4432 direct 301-461-6292 cell ddrayton@criswellauto.com www.criswellauto.com

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SweetDaddyD Sticker Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 6,148	You're never sure when you just see things in posters with lighting effects, renderings, etc- but I think that looks fantastic in just regular pictures. Thanks for posting. I love those seats! __________________ "Starshield" Group Buy: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51323 ChuforiaGraffix.com Custom decals, magnetics, banners, stripes, racing numbers,etc.SweetDaddyDelicious@hotmail.com

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09-12-2008, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bibs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 34	It's Strattons, a very highly regarded dealer very close to the factory indeed. Stratton Motorcompany

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Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 524 Images: 19	Are the bumpers Eurathane or plastic? I am hoping they aren't like the Elise and Exige and fiberglass.

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LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,183	And the front license plate goes....WHERE? C'mon Lotus, the wealthys who buy this car don't want to be ticketed every five minutes for no front plate. So, really. Where does the front plate go? And while we're at it, how does the rear American license plate fit? Hmmmm................. These cars aren't really coming to America like that...are they? __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "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)

09-12-2008, 05:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 487	there's one picture with two guys leaning over and looking at the rear of the car... looks like they're both looking at the mismatch on the left side of the rear spoiler to the side fenders... doh! I don't like how long the front nose is... kind 80's looking to me. but i do like the rear view of the car very well... accept for that missmatch on the wing is a bit tacky. too bad about the idea that two points converging of the side and rear windows is attractive... i think it's just studio designer BS or manufacturing trying to save a few bucks... a well designed b-pillar would have been much more artistically continuous.

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falcon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Prince George B.C. Posts: 88	were you able to sit in the back seats does a person fit in there

09-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
climb4fun WTF Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.VA Posts: 669	The lines in that car is so nice from every direction you look at. Great job Lotus ..except the side mirrors; too big and it seems they belong to another car.

09-13-2008, 05:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mark_C Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 7 Images: 14	The dealer is at Long Stratton. My first impressions of the car from the pics I have seen do not do the car justice. I personally think it is a stunning car. I did get to sit in it, the rear seats are quite restricted in leg room but there is plenty of head room. This version of the car has a rear mounted camera just above the rear number plate. When the reverse gear is selected the tv screen in the dash shows the view from the camera. I did ask if this was going to be a standard fitting but I think it will probably be an option as with the option for parking sensors. The reason for the rear spoiler looking as if it doesn't fit properly is because the boot lid wasn't closed properly. As for pricing I was told it might be around the 45 to £50000 with out options.

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09-13-2008, 06:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD Sticker Guy Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 6,148	Glad to see (from the Flicker photo set) that the dash is actually leather, and not textured white paint. Nice. Great looking car, can't wait to see in person. __________________ "Starshield" Group Buy: http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51323 ChuforiaGraffix.com Custom decals, magnetics, banners, stripes, racing numbers,etc.SweetDaddyDelicious@hotmail.com

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lotustt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 322	Fantastic

09-13-2008, 11:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
KoenigElise05 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 66	Those mirrors look like they came off my Jaguar X-type. I'd definatly like to see this car in person! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise- Magnetic Blue/Biscuit, Touring Pack 04 Jaguar X-type 3.0 AWD 86 Mercedes 300E 245k and still running 76 MG Midget Damask Red, Minilite Wheels