One-on-one with the Evora - LotusTalk

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 12:11 PM

I got some special alone time with the Evora yesterday! It looks fantastic even when its not on a glossy turntable. I spend about 40 minutes looking over every inch of the Evora. It has some great details inside and out. The interior, even though this was a prototype, was very high quality. The stitching, leather, and aluminum trim looked great!

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 12:20 PM

sorry the pictures are so big

Allan Gibbs · 12-09-2008, 12:23 PM

No. Not BIG enough.

EliseAtLeast · 12-09-2008, 12:24 PM

Haha. Big enough for me. Thanks for posting.

Monsi · 12-09-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill4le

sorry the pictures are so big

your monitor resolution is too low

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 02:41 PM

here's some more pictures...hopefully smaller pictures!

Andrikos · 12-09-2008, 02:43 PM

Great looking car. Nice curves!

6_speed · 12-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Did you get to try out the backseats? How do they compare with 911?

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 03:26 PM

The driver seat was all the way back and was pressed right against the rear seats. I'm 6'6'', so my driving position would render the back useless. The passenger seat was set up a little bit and there was a little room. Compared to a 911, it has about the same room. I've taken more than one person in my dad's 996 coupe and the passenger in the back had to sit across the two rear seats which was difficult because of the transmission tunnel. The Evora has no transmission tunnel taking up space in the cabin. The rear seat is one flat bench.

BRTHTAKR · 12-09-2008, 03:49 PM

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6_speed · 12-09-2008, 03:50 PM

Thanks.

I was thinking more for my kids. Guess the backseats are good for kids up to maybe 13 years old or around 5' tall whichever comes first

wallabyguy · 12-09-2008, 03:57 PM

Hey look the mirrors fold.

I WONDER IF THE SEATS HAVE WARMERS (Yes Rob and Tony, that ones for you)

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 03:58 PM

Thanks! I figured out how to resize pics, so that wont happen again

wallabyguy · 12-09-2008, 04:00 PM

I love this shot..........

Bill4le · 12-09-2008, 04:00 PM

Its $5k to put your name on the list and another $5k when the factory order is placed. (At Newport European)

Aedo · 12-09-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill4le

Thanks! I figured out how to resize pics, so that wont happen again

You can also upload them into the gallery which gives you a resized version but still saves the original! While you were resizing the photos I edited your originals in this way.

Ned M · 12-09-2008, 04:17 PM

Your pictures bring out a lot of sculpting and shaping in the rear half of the car that I didn't notice in the press pictures. I appreciate it a lot more now.

Reminds me of the first day I brought home the Exige. I sat in the garage just admiring all the subtle lines and shapes for an hour or so. My wife thought I'd gone bonzo.

The rear 3/4 view is really great (OK, I'm an ass man..)!

Thanks,

Aedo · 12-09-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ned M

Your pictures bring out a lot of sculpting and shaping in the rear half of the car that I didn't notice in the press pictures. I appreciate it a lot more now.

Reminds me of the first day I brought home the Exige. I sat in the garage just admiring all the subtle lines and shapes for an hour or so. My wife thought I'd gone bonzo.

The rear 3/4 view is really great (OK, I'm an ass man..)!

Thanks,

Agree with you 100%

ivan1 · 12-09-2008, 04:27 PM

The more I see of it, the more I like it...I wouldnt trade my elise for it, but maybe when the convertible or more powerful version show up....

wallabyguy · 12-09-2008, 04:44 PM

Look, it's a plug in!

12-09-2008, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	One-on-one with the Evora I got some special alone time with the Evora yesterday! It looks fantastic even when its not on a glossy turntable. I spend about 40 minutes looking over every inch of the Evora. It has some great details inside and out. The interior, even though this was a prototype, was very high quality. The stitching, leather, and aluminum trim looked great! Last edited by Aedo : 12-09-2008 at 04:14 PM. Reason: resized photos - original now in gallery (click on pics)

12-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,382	No. Not BIG enough. __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S - SOLD 4/30/09 2008 Audi TT (MKII) 2009 Audi A4 2009 Ducati 1198

12-09-2008, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,216	Haha. Big enough for me. Thanks for posting. __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

12-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	here's some more pictures...hopefully smaller pictures! Attached Images

12-09-2008, 02:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrikos Lulu ROX! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: RanchoSahuarita.com , AZ Posts: 3,724	Great looking car. Nice curves! __________________ My daily driver is an orange plastic toaster

12-09-2008, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	sorry the pictures are so big

12-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
6_speed Highway Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 633	Did you get to try out the backseats? How do they compare with 911?

12-09-2008, 03:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	The driver seat was all the way back and was pressed right against the rear seats. I'm 6'6'', so my driving position would render the back useless. The passenger seat was set up a little bit and there was a little room. Compared to a 911, it has about the same room. I've taken more than one person in my dad's 996 coupe and the passenger in the back had to sit across the two rear seats which was difficult because of the transmission tunnel. The Evora has no transmission tunnel taking up space in the cabin. The rear seat is one flat bench.

12-09-2008, 03:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR Let's Talk Lotus Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,138 Images: 6	Resized __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

12-09-2008, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
6_speed Highway Star Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 633	Thanks. I was thinking more for my kids. Guess the backseats are good for kids up to maybe 13 years old or around 5' tall whichever comes first

12-09-2008, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,876	Hey look the mirrors fold. I WONDER IF THE SEATS HAVE WARMERS (Yes Rob and Tony, that ones for you) __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

12-09-2008, 03:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	Thanks! I figured out how to resize pics, so that wont happen again

12-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,876	I love this shot.......... Attached Images __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

12-09-2008, 04:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bill4le Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pomona, CA Posts: 62	Its $5k to put your name on the list and another $5k when the factory order is placed. (At Newport European)

12-09-2008, 04:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Ned M Ned M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 114	Your pictures bring out a lot of sculpting and shaping in the rear half of the car that I didn't notice in the press pictures. I appreciate it a lot more now. Reminds me of the first day I brought home the Exige. I sat in the garage just admiring all the subtle lines and shapes for an hour or so. My wife thought I'd gone bonzo. The rear 3/4 view is really great (OK, I'm an ass man..)! Thanks, __________________ Ned M 06 Exige Chrome "wot, there are other colors?" Orange Track Pack Touring Pack 04 RX-8 6spd

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12-09-2008, 04:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	The more I see of it, the more I like it...I wouldnt trade my elise for it, but maybe when the convertible or more powerful version show up.... __________________ 2008 Elise SC Ardent Red - Touring, Sport, Starshield Previous car - 2005 Elise Saffron Yellow (totaled in flood- the original underwater elise)

12-09-2008, 04:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,876	Look, it's a plug in! Attached Images __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again Last edited by Aedo : 12-09-2008 at 05:22 PM. Reason: resized image