First official photo of the EAGLE - Page 3 - LotusTalk

def · 07-15-2008, 12:19 PM

The shots are probably for whats going to be released in the UK, so they will probably add reflectors (or something similar to meet regulations) in the future

Thanks for the photoshops Mark A

Randy Chase · 07-15-2008, 12:19 PM

May be added for the federal car, which is a ways off

Hello Kitty · 07-15-2008, 12:29 PM

I dont like it. Im glad too, otherwise I would be feeling the evil "buyers remorse". Ill stick with the underpowered, but much better looking Exige.

Mark A · 07-15-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali

Sexy indeed! But something about the wheels seems off... Can someone make them black? I think that'll help... Thanks!

Okay, last one.

codymac · 07-15-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by def

The shots are probably for whats going to be released in the UK, so they will probably add reflectors (or something similar to meet regulations) in the future

Thanks for the photoshops Mark A

With LHD and no side repeaters?

If it's real, let's just hope the Esprit looks this good.

def · 07-15-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

With LHD and no side repeaters?

Good catch.

On a different note, it looks like on the front grill, driver side, the round grill area has a little notch on it to make room for a tow hook (seen in this picture). I think that may look a little awkward with a non-symmetrical grill?

Bane · 07-15-2008, 12:51 PM

I want that!!!

I would totally trade the Elise on it and sell the Lexus...

Any idea how much this thing will cost? Hopefully not above $70k?

Mark A · 07-15-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

With LHD and no side repeaters?

The whole of Europe except the UK is LHD.

newguy · 07-15-2008, 12:52 PM

looks like the tesla in the front

looney · 07-15-2008, 01:01 PM

am i the only one who thinks it looks like @$$?

Mark A · 07-15-2008, 01:08 PM

There is a slightly different angle pic as well.

Allan Gibbs · 07-15-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

I want that!!!

I would totally trade the Elise on it and sell the Lexus...

Any idea how much this thing will cost? Hopefully not above $70k?

Base price was suppose to be just under $70K.

Cali · 07-15-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark A

Okay, last one.

Thanks, that looks better! I'm sure it's going to look better in person too...

spectre · 07-15-2008, 01:32 PM

I have to say Im not a fan of the eagle... the car looks like its wearing a toupee, many of the lines look like the tesla or elise, it looks like a hodge-podge of cars without having its own personality. Sure it should keep some lotus trademarks but this lost its sexiness... I had higher design expectations for it I guess.

Bob Dz. · 07-15-2008, 01:53 PM

I'll probably end up buying one, but when you take a car and keep it's width but make it longer, sometimes it just doesn't work. Think a limo, same width but now longer. At it appears the front end is longer too, which only makes it look more dispaportionate (sp???)

Who's going to be dripping gas all over the car with this filler???

Overall disappointed in I thought this would be a new creation, not an Elise re-tread. Back in the golden days, the Elan, Europa and Esprit ALL looked different. Now the Elise, Europa and Eagle all kind of look alike.

Sorry Lotus, you missed it big time. Should have just called this the Elise -Extended Version.

jlj3394 · 07-15-2008, 01:53 PM

That car is outstanding.

People always dog new models. I've never understood why, other than not wanting their car to be overshadowed.

Lotus hit the nail on the head here. This is for folks that have some little one's and can't justify a garage queen and a daily driver. For instance, we have 3 cars and no kids. We take turns driving the Elise. If we had kids, we couldn't do that, the car would be weekend only and I doubt we'd keep it. With the Eagle, folks in that situation can still drive a Lotus.

This car also adds the buyers that want performance and a little more luxury/utility. This is key, especially at the price range. Car will F up most P cars and look a lot better doing it.

I think Lotus accomplished all they needed/wanted to with this car - a great way to keep the brand viable in this country and pave the way for Esprit.

Lotus biz model:
1. Elise/Exige or Elise type car for raw driving/tracking ability unmatched at the price point.
2. "Eagle" for performance minded folks who don't like aluminum interiors and need a little more space.
3. Esprit for those who have $100k and want to piss on more expensive exotics.

Monsi · 07-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlj3394

3. Esprit for those who have $100k and want to piss on more expensive exotics.

Not literally I hope... we've already seen what kind of mess that can get you into

FIRME · 07-15-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlj3394

That car is outstanding.

People always dog new models. I've never understood why, other than not wanting their car to be overshadowed.

Lotus hit the nail on the head here. This is for folks that have some little one's and can't justify a garage queen and a daily driver. For instance, we have 3 cars and no kids. We take turns driving the Elise. If we had kids, we couldn't do that, the car would be weekend only and I doubt we'd keep it. With the Eagle, folks in that situation can still drive a Lotus.

This car also adds the buyers that want performance and a little more luxury/utility. This is key, especially at the price range. Car will F up most P cars and look a lot better doing it.

I think Lotus accomplished all they needed/wanted to with this car - a great way to keep the brand viable in this country and pave the way for Esprit.

Lotus biz model:
1. Elise/Exige or Elise type car for raw driving/tracking ability unmatched at the price point.
2. "Eagle" for performance minded folks who don't like aluminum interiors and need a little more space.
3. Esprit for those who have $100k and want to piss on more expensive exotics.

Couldn't agree more. Lotus did "hit the nail on the head" with Eagle but more than that, after production, Lotus will be able to focus all of their attention in making a true Super Car

Allan Gibbs · 07-15-2008, 02:07 PM

I can see where they got some of the angles fromthe Concept:

MikeAR303 · 07-15-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark A

Red
Krypton Green

Sold.

07-15-2008, 12:19 PM	#41 (permalink)
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Mark A Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 55	There is a slightly different angle pic as well. __________________ http://www.exige.me.uk *"If you can leave black marks from the time you exit a corner till the time you brake for the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." --Mark Donohue*

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spectre the designer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,105	I have to say Im not a fan of the eagle... the car looks like its wearing a toupee, many of the lines look like the tesla or elise, it looks like a hodge-podge of cars without having its own personality. Sure it should keep some lotus trademarks but this lost its sexiness... I had higher design expectations for it I guess. __________________ 2008 Exige S 240

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jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,094	That car is outstanding. People always dog new models. I've never understood why, other than not wanting their car to be overshadowed. Lotus hit the nail on the head here. This is for folks that have some little one's and can't justify a garage queen and a daily driver. For instance, we have 3 cars and no kids. We take turns driving the Elise. If we had kids, we couldn't do that, the car would be weekend only and I doubt we'd keep it. With the Eagle, folks in that situation can still drive a Lotus. This car also adds the buyers that want performance and a little more luxury/utility. This is key, especially at the price range. Car will F up most P cars and look a lot better doing it. I think Lotus accomplished all they needed/wanted to with this car - a great way to keep the brand viable in this country and pave the way for Esprit. Lotus biz model: 1. Elise/Exige or Elise type car for raw driving/tracking ability unmatched at the price point. 2. "Eagle" for performance minded folks who don't like aluminum interiors and need a little more space. 3. Esprit for those who have $100k and want to piss on more expensive exotics. __________________ Need an Olathe traffic attorney to amend, divert, or fix Johnson County (Olathe/Overland Park/Prairie Village/Mission) speeding & traffic tickets in Merriam? My Johnson County, KS & Kansas City, Missouri personal injury/wrongful death attorney/law firm. My Kansas City metro law firm's attorneys handle auto accident injuries and fatality cases, such as a rollover or tractor-trailer (18-wheeler) crashes. 07 Exige S track pack/navi/CF mirrors/diffuser; 05 Elise (RIP); 06 V70R; 99 V70R; 01 ES300

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Hello Kitty Goodbye Kitty Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,371 Images: 30	I dont like it. Im glad too, otherwise I would be feeling the evil "buyers remorse". Ill stick with the underpowered, but much better looking Exige.

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Bane swag++ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 3,431 Images: 4	I want that!!! I would totally trade the Elise on it and sell the Lexus... Any idea how much this thing will cost? Hopefully not above $70k?

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newguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 256	looks like the tesla in the front

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looney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 407	am i the only one who thinks it looks like @$$?

07-15-2008, 01:53 PM	#55 (permalink)
Bob Dz. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 300	I'll probably end up buying one, but when you take a car and keep it's width but make it longer, sometimes it just doesn't work. Think a limo, same width but now longer. At it appears the front end is longer too, which only makes it look more dispaportionate (sp???) Who's going to be dripping gas all over the car with this filler??? Overall disappointed in I thought this would be a new creation, not an Elise re-tread. Back in the golden days, the Elan, Europa and Esprit ALL looked different. Now the Elise, Europa and Eagle all kind of look alike. Sorry Lotus, you missed it big time. Should have just called this the Elise -Extended Version.

07-15-2008, 02:07 PM	#59 (permalink)
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