Spy Shots of the New "Eagle" at The Ring - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Bob Dz. · 05-07-2008, 01:16 PM

Imagine if Lotus tried to do these test trials in the US with the paparazzi we have?!?!

We'd already have hours of video of the car leaving the factory, driving around, etc. Never mind the guys that pin the Lotus into a lane, jump out of the car and rip off all the disguises. You know how much TMZ would pay for a undisguised photo??? I'd tune into their show to catch a glimpse.

I guess in the UK, this really isn't a big deal???

Maybe they are just more civilized (said in my best British accent) then us American hooligans.

ms355 · 05-07-2008, 01:33 PM

No paparazzi here?

Go to auto motor und sport - Test, News, Neuheiten Testberichte, ErlkÃ¶nig, Video, Feinstaub, Verkehr, Tuning scroll down a little bit and click on the video: "Erlkönig: Lotus Eagle" to watch the bird fly around the Nürburgring for more than 2 minutes.

LotusFamily · 05-07-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lotustt

The Ethos can fit a driver of 6ft 5inches comfortably.

Thank God, they are finally looking out for us big people! Someone tell them that we 6'5ers tend to carry a bit more weight on the frame so some extra HP. might be nice too

Nakajap · 05-07-2008, 07:55 PM

good shots here...http://www.caradvice.com.au/12479/lo...-spy-photos-2/

Stormy320 · 05-07-2008, 09:04 PM

I think Lotus should get an award for the best disguised car ever. That car is super ugly.

The Road and Track car is awesome!! I hope it looks like that. I can't get that image out of my head. I picture a 911/ Carrera size, but with the Lotus style.

A Lotus insider did say awhile back that the car looks nothing like the Gallardo speculations we have seen. The Road and Track picture would prove him correct.

lotustt · 05-08-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormy320

I think Lotus should get an award for the best disguised car ever. That car is super ugly.

The Road and Track car is awesome!! I hope it looks like that. I can't get that image out of my head. I picture a 911/ Carrera size, but with the Lotus style.

A Lotus insider did say awhile back that the car looks nothing like the Gallardo speculations we have seen. The Road and Track picture would prove him correct.

We're talking about the upcoming new Ethos 2 +2 car coming up not the next new Esprit.

Greg · 05-08-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan Gibbs

Thank you. My guess is that the Punto is about as tall as a VW Golf. So, my really, really rough guestimate is the Eagle would be about as tall as a Corvette - about 47-48 inches vs. the Elise 45 inches.

If someone shot that pic lying on the ground, it can be really, really misleading.

'Greg

Allan Gibbs · 05-08-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg

If someone shot that pic lying on the ground, it can be really, really misleading.

'Greg

I thought the Paparazzi only did that with female celebrities?

exarkun1178 · 05-10-2008, 12:56 PM

Stormy320 · 05-10-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lotustt

We're talking about the upcoming new Ethos 2 +2 car coming up not the next new Esprit.

...yea I know - I don't think the Esprit like car will be out until 2012 or later.

Whatever you want to call it, I think the Eagle is the car in question everyone was speculating over.

Allan Gibbs · 05-10-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by exarkun1178

Looks like Lotus' PR machine at work

Ken Wright · 05-12-2008, 01:08 PM

Looks like a 430 to me except that the overall effect is much more attractive

Zippy_Slug · 05-14-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan Gibbs

Looks like Lotus' PR machine at work

Man that thing is quiet!

It's funny how they're just out driving in the open.. heh

Allan Gibbs · 05-14-2008, 02:18 PM

It's free publicity.

texige · 05-14-2008, 02:43 PM

This may be BS but a person with ties to Lotus claimed he was shown an uncamoed car and to him it looked a lot like a large Elise.

Allan Gibbs · 05-14-2008, 02:47 PM

It's very possible. The M250 does look like a full sized Elise.

ms355 · 05-14-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allan Gibbs

Looks like Lotus' PR machine at work

You hit the nail on the head. I'd almost guess that this is NOT the Eagle.

Hand_Banana · 05-14-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

I sure hope so too

Oh no...looks like the Elise's retarded older brother.

Cegan09 · 05-14-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texige

This may be BS but a person with ties to Lotus claimed he was shown an uncamoed car and to him it looked a lot like a large Elise.

wouldn't be surprised. Looking at the disguised car you can make out some elise/exige designs, such as the front opening, the exige like splitter, and the vents by the windshield.

Bob Dz. · 06-09-2008, 01:44 PM

Ok how many days until the London Auto show so we can see the ETHOS!!!

We should have a daily count down!!!!

So are they going to be able to keep it under lock and key until then???

And at $90,000 how many of you are lining up for a 2+2???? Lotus seems to have priced themselves out of the market (esp how the US economy is going). Is this the M100 all over again?? Great car, too high of an asking price? I guess the good news is, you'll be able to find a nice used one in 15-17 years at a half way decent price.

05-07-2008, 01:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
ms355 Alfa User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,480	No paparazzi here? Go to auto motor und sport - Test, News, Neuheiten Testberichte, ErlkÃ¶nig, Video, Feinstaub, Verkehr, Tuning scroll down a little bit and click on the video: "Erlkönig: Lotus Eagle" to watch the bird fly around the Nürburgring for more than 2 minutes. __________________ Michael Elisetalk Trip to UK 2007

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Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,599	I think Lotus should get an award for the best disguised car ever. That car is super ugly. The Road and Track car is awesome!! I hope it looks like that. I can't get that image out of my head. I picture a 911/ Carrera size, but with the Lotus style. A Lotus insider did say awhile back that the car looks nothing like the Gallardo speculations we have seen. The Road and Track picture would prove him correct. __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

05-12-2008, 01:08 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ken Wright Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 417	Looks like a 430 to me except that the overall effect is much more attractive __________________ All torque, no traction...Exige S. Real sports cars don't have A/C!

05-14-2008, 02:18 PM	#34 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Evora Waiter (2010/2011) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,045	It's free publicity. __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S 2008 Audi TT (MKII)

05-14-2008, 02:47 PM	#36 (permalink)
Allan Gibbs Evora Waiter (2010/2011) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glendale, CA (formerly Gilbert, AZ) Posts: 5,045	It's very possible. The M250 does look like a full sized Elise. __________________ 2005 BRP Elise- SOLD 6/9/07 2006 MV Agusta F4S 2008 Audi TT (MKII)

05-07-2008, 01:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Bob Dz. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 240	Imagine if Lotus tried to do these test trials in the US with the paparazzi we have?!?! We'd already have hours of video of the car leaving the factory, driving around, etc. Never mind the guys that pin the Lotus into a lane, jump out of the car and rip off all the disguises. You know how much TMZ would pay for a undisguised photo??? I'd tune into their show to catch a glimpse. I guess in the UK, this really isn't a big deal??? Maybe they are just more civilized (said in my best British accent) then us American hooligans.

05-07-2008, 07:55 PM	#24 (permalink)
Nakajap Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	good shots here...http://www.caradvice.com.au/12479/lo...-spy-photos-2/

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05-14-2008, 02:43 PM	#35 (permalink)
texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 667	This may be BS but a person with ties to Lotus claimed he was shown an uncamoed car and to him it looked a lot like a large Elise.

06-09-2008, 01:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
Bob Dz. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 240	Ok how many days until the London Auto show so we can see the ETHOS!!! We should have a daily count down!!!! So are they going to be able to keep it under lock and key until then??? And at $90,000 how many of you are lining up for a 2+2???? Lotus seems to have priced themselves out of the market (esp how the US economy is going). Is this the M100 all over again?? Great car, too high of an asking price? I guess the good news is, you'll be able to find a nice used one in 15-17 years at a half way decent price.

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