Larry's Lotus Photoblog #3 - Page 14 - LotusTalk

LARRY · 06-29-2009, 10:24 AM

GTA Spano supercar.

Anything you can do, I can do...also. That seems to be the modus operandi of the Spanish auto industry vis-a-vis the Italians. So while Volkswagen is vying to reshape its Seat subsidiary into an Iberian version of Alfa Romeo, Spanish racing team GTA has been hard at work developing its own supercar to rival the best from Ferrari and Lamborghini. After months of speculation on our part and preparation on theirs, the GTA Spano has finally made its debut in Valencia, the same Mediterranean coastal city that hosts the European Grand Prix. While only limited details were revealed at the Spano's launch, our compadres over at AB Spanish got it covered.

Underneath the rather generic supercar body lies the beating heart of the beast: an 8.3-liter V10, purportedly sourced from the Dodge Viper, and tuned to deliver 780 horsepower. That's said to be good enough to propel the carbon, kevlar and titanium supercar to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it 2.9 seconds. The engine is mated to a choice of seven-speed paddle-shifter, automatic or gated manual transmission, 19" wheels coated in ultra-low-profile rubber grip the road at all fours, and the engine is even designed to burn straight alcohol if so desired. Production will be limited to 99 examples, each available at a price of around $670,000. Given GTA's racing background, a competition version is also expected to be in the works, so stay tuned.

mjf · 06-29-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by LARRY

Lamborghini of Bellevue.

Hey that's my 72D! I hadn't seen that pic before. Thanks!

MNlotus · 06-29-2009, 10:33 AM

that vector is fugly!

LARRY · 06-29-2009, 10:40 AM

That Vector is old and fugly!

But they still turn up at sports car meets all over the place!

LARRY · 06-29-2009, 10:48 AM

Fun on the water.

LARRY · 06-29-2009, 10:56 AM

More Lamborghini of Bellevue including mjf's Lotus.

gospeedv8 · 06-30-2009, 12:54 AM

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The only yellow Vector W8.

Esprit Owners

... could be Tony`s car.

Shawn C · 06-30-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LARRY

Fun on the water.

Is that Robbie Z06??

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 08:14 AM

Silicon Valley Auto Group get-together.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 08:20 AM

The Palo Alto Concours.

"Area 51" is the same Mosler that was at the Rodeo Drive Father's Day car show.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 08:26 AM

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 08:43 AM

MULHOLLAND MOTOR SPORTS IN LOS ANGELES NEAR PICO & ROBERTSON IN LOS ANGELES.
(310) 360-0948

This from their new (06/30/09) website: Mulholland Motor Sports

Lotus Exige Custom Paint:

Customer Jaimie wanted a one-off custom three-stage paint job on his Lotus Exige.

Each custom paint job at Mulholland Motor Sports begins with multiple test panels in order for the client to see what the actual custom paint will end up looking like on their vehicle. It is during this process that paint modifications can be discussed and tweaked.

If you look closely at the picture below you will see three different shades of yellow in this test for the “ghost stripe” that Jaimie wanted.

In order to get the best possible results, all body panels must be removed so the new custom paint looks better than factory paint.

Once the body panels are removed, the vehicle and the panels are painted individually in the heated down draft spray booth. The down draft system is critical for keeping contamination out of the painting process.

After the vehicle is painted, color sanded and buffed, the reassembly process begins.

Here's the Lotus waiting final reassembly with protective covering visible (red tape etc).

Once final assembly is finished, all vehicles are then meticulously inspected before a final detailing and delivery to the customer.

I had my Lotus painted there too - these guys are second to none.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 09:10 AM

Photography by Chris Grosser.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 09:20 AM

More Chris Grosser Photography...

featuring the Bugatti Veyron.

MickOpalak · 06-30-2009, 09:30 AM

I like the S1 Miata turn signals on the Vector and the Corvette tail lights on the Mosler.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 10:06 AM

Mitsubishi get-together.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 10:09 AM

What the hell.

Let's go flying.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 10:19 AM

More flying...

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 10:24 AM

X-Bow, Lotus and Porsche on the track.

LARRY · 06-30-2009, 03:05 PM

YouTube - Top Gear Lamborghini Murciélago LP670-4 SV

06-29-2009, 10:24 AM	#261 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	GTA Spano supercar. Anything you can do, I can do...also. That seems to be the modus operandi of the Spanish auto industry vis-a-vis the Italians. So while Volkswagen is vying to reshape its Seat subsidiary into an Iberian version of Alfa Romeo, Spanish racing team GTA has been hard at work developing its own supercar to rival the best from Ferrari and Lamborghini. After months of speculation on our part and preparation on theirs, the GTA Spano has finally made its debut in Valencia, the same Mediterranean coastal city that hosts the European Grand Prix. While only limited details were revealed at the Spano's launch, our compadres over at AB Spanish got it covered. Underneath the rather generic supercar body lies the beating heart of the beast: an 8.3-liter V10, purportedly sourced from the Dodge Viper, and tuned to deliver 780 horsepower. That's said to be good enough to propel the carbon, kevlar and titanium supercar to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it 2.9 seconds. The engine is mated to a choice of seven-speed paddle-shifter, automatic or gated manual transmission, 19" wheels coated in ultra-low-profile rubber grip the road at all fours, and the engine is even designed to burn straight alcohol if so desired. Production will be limited to 99 examples, each available at a price of around $670,000. Given GTA's racing background, a competition version is also expected to be in the works, so stay tuned. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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) Last edited by LARRY : 06-30-2009 at 10:33 AM.

06-29-2009, 10:33 AM	#263 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	that vector is fugly! __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

06-29-2009, 10:40 AM	#264 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	That Vector is old and fugly! But they still turn up at sports car meets all over the place! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-29-2009, 10:48 AM	#265 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Fun on the water. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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) Last edited by LARRY : 06-29-2009 at 10:59 AM.

06-29-2009, 10:56 AM	#266 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	More Lamborghini of Bellevue including mjf's Lotus. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 08:14 AM	#269 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Silicon Valley Auto Group get-together. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 08:20 AM	#270 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	The Palo Alto Concours. "Area 51" is the same Mosler that was at the Rodeo Drive Father's Day car show. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 08:26 AM	#271 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	GT3. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 08:43 AM	#272 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	MULHOLLAND MOTOR SPORTS IN LOS ANGELES NEAR PICO & ROBERTSON IN LOS ANGELES. (310) 360-0948 This from their new (06/30/09) website: Mulholland Motor Sports Lotus Exige Custom Paint: Customer Jaimie wanted a one-off custom three-stage paint job on his Lotus Exige. Each custom paint job at Mulholland Motor Sports begins with multiple test panels in order for the client to see what the actual custom paint will end up looking like on their vehicle. It is during this process that paint modifications can be discussed and tweaked. If you look closely at the picture below you will see three different shades of yellow in this test for the “ghost stripe” that Jaimie wanted. In order to get the best possible results, all body panels must be removed so the new custom paint looks better than factory paint. Once the body panels are removed, the vehicle and the panels are painted individually in the heated down draft spray booth. The down draft system is critical for keeping contamination out of the painting process. After the vehicle is painted, color sanded and buffed, the reassembly process begins. Here's the Lotus waiting final reassembly with protective covering visible (red tape etc). Once final assembly is finished, all vehicles are then meticulously inspected before a final detailing and delivery to the customer. I had my Lotus painted there too - these guys are second to none. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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) Last edited by LARRY : 06-30-2009 at 11:01 AM.

06-30-2009, 09:10 AM	#273 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Photography by Chris Grosser. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 09:20 AM	#274 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	More Chris Grosser Photography... featuring the Bugatti Veyron. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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) Last edited by LARRY : 06-30-2009 at 09:25 AM.

06-30-2009, 09:30 AM	#275 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,305	I like the S1 Miata turn signals on the Vector and the Corvette tail lights on the Mosler. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#276 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	Mitsubishi get-together. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#277 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	What the hell. Let's go flying. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

06-30-2009, 10:19 AM	#278 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	More flying... Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)

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06-30-2009, 10:24 AM	#279 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	X-Bow, Lotus and Porsche on the track. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "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)