Spy Shots of the New "Eagle" at The Ring

[FIRME]

Originally Posted by Bob Dz.

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.

A count down would be fun

They'll DEFINITELY keep it under lock and key until then and I'm hearing that the doors might be shut and the windows blacked out so as to not be able to look at the inside

You might be confusing that number with the Esprit which, if it does come out, will start at roughly low $90K range so no need to worry about any M100 deja' vu or economical dilemas as I'm hearing about $69K base price.

[Vicar]

Originally Posted by Bob Dz.

And at $90,000 how many of you are lining up for a 2+2????

I'm lined up but for the two seater version - don't need no stinkin' seat for my gym bag. I doubt it'll cost 90k unless you go for every option and even then it's probably pushing it.

The real key here is performance... If this thing doesn't outperform the latest model Exige S, I'm not buying it. I'll buy the Exige instead. (And there's this part of me that says it better look good too.)

[FIRME]

Originally Posted by Vicar

I'm lined up but for the two seater version - don't need no stinkin' seat for my gym bag. I doubt it'll cost 90k unless you go for every option and even then it's probably pushing it.

The real key here is performance... If this thing doesn't outperform the latest model Exige S, I'm not buying it. I'll buy the Exige instead. (And there's this part of me that says it better look good too.)

The Exige might be the way to go then becaus essentially you have a 2000 lb. car (Exige) competing against a 2600-2700 lb. car and the Eagle will not be catering to the track enthusiasts...remember, this is a totally different buyer, a wider market if you will for Lotus...and the vehicle truly is stunning

[lotustt]

Originally Posted by FIRME

The Exige might be the way to go then becaus essentially you have a 2000 lb. car (Exige) competing against a 2600-2700 lb. car and the Eagle will not be catering to the track enthusiasts...remember, this is a totally different buyer, a wider market if you will for Lotus...and the vehicle truly is stunning

This is true and the key point here that im sure many will get confused by and criticize the car unnecessarily.

Also the new Esprit will no way start from the low 90's, probably looking at 120.

[Wingman]

Originally Posted by FIRME

.and the vehicle truly is stunning

Ok, so how do you know its stunning if there are no "real" pictures of it yet?

[RoadDad]

I've seen it, touched it and sat in it. Didn't drive it.
















I'm lying.

[def]

Seems like a few people have made references to seeing it that I recall. A few people on this forum now... not directly saying it but similar to above


I wouldn't be shocked if lotus shows thier top customers/insiders/dealers pictures of it...

[FIRME]

Originally Posted by def

Seems like a few people have made references to seeing it that I recall. A few people on this forum now... not directly saying it but similar to above


I wouldn't be shocked if lotus shows thier top customers/insiders/dealers pictures of it...

That would be a very accurate statement.

[Wingman]

Originally Posted by FIRME

That would a very accurate statement.

[RoadDad]

Video available here:
Lotus Eagle captured on film - Latest Car News from 4Car

[jlj3394]

Paddleshifters? Hadn't heard that before.


Not a good idea for purists, but will likely pull people to the brand.

[FIRME]

Originally Posted by jlj3394

Paddleshifters? Hadn't heard that before.


Not a good idea for purists, but will likely pull people to the brand.

It'll still come in a 6-speed manual transmission but, you're right, it will definitely pull people to the brand...there's not enough track enthusiasts to sustain ANY brand let alone Lotus.

[Bob Dz.]

Originally Posted by RoadDad

Video available here:
Lotus Eagle captured on film - Latest Car News from 4Car

I believe this is a new article but an old video that they are using.

Including this article, I have read that the price will be starting at 45,000 GBP, which currently translates into about $88,000. Maybe the dollar will get stronger, but that would probably only get it into the mid-$70's and that will probably take some time. I hope I am WRONG, but it's the M100 all over again!!!!

[Vicar]

From the accompanying article:
"Behind the second row of seating is a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 Toyota engine that will generate close to 300bhp and help the Eagle sprint to 60mph in less than five seconds and onto a top speed of 160mph."

I've been watching and waiting anxiously (with my big jar of pennies) for this car since it was first announced. These performance numbers are close to my base Elise - with probable worse skid pad and slalom numbers. That's not an improvement. I'll wait until more information comes out when this thing is unveiled in July, but there is a very real possibility that I won't be buying it based on this. What a huge bummer.

[Allan Gibbs]

With a base price starting at $70K, I hope it's as good in the terms of performance, quality, and features as the updated 911 that's coming out this Fall because that's a pretty competitive market (911, fully loaded Caymans, Z06s, and the ugly GT-R).

[Brennon]

Originally Posted by def

I wouldn't be shocked if lotus shows thier top customers/insiders/dealers pictures of it...

I haven't seen the eagle but I was shown a picture of the esprit. From the angle I saw it at (not the best angle and was a camera phone pic), it looked a bit lambo-ish.

[Simba]

Originally Posted by Bob Dz.

And at $90,000 how many of you are lining up for a 2+2????

I will, happily, if it turns out to be a sub-2800 pound, 400+ horsepower cool looking 2+2 with a real gearbox.

Not holding my breath, though.

[_JD_]

New 'ring photos:

Motor Authority » Engineers continue testing Lotus Evora at Nurburgring

[def]

Lookin great

The more I see it, the more I'm falling for it

[6_speed]

I hope the final production side mirrors are going to be lot smaller. Oh, and the panel fit-and-finish needs some work.

Otherwise, seeing these pictures of Evora in its natural habitat (and in that beautiful color), makes me want to go get one now. These pictures beat any one of those from the London car show.