RE-Amemiya tuned Lotus Europa with Mazda Rotary swap - LotusTalk

6i9 · 01-25-2013, 10:03 AM

ROTARY BUZZ: RE-AMEMIYA'S 20B LOTUS EUROPA - Speedhunters

So Tokyo Auto Salon just finished up this past month and Speedhunters ran their usual crazy coverage on it for a few weeks. One of the most interesting (of the sadly few) Lotus-related displays was a Lotus Europa at the RE-Amemiya booth.

This shop is mostly known for their Mazda RX7 creations, but the owner is fond of the Lotus Europa and already built a Rotary swapped car before in the 80's

But now he's turned his attention once again to the Europa, this time with a 20B. This might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially purists but it's an awesome modernization to a classic Lotus. The article goes into good detail about the depth of change to the car with modern brakes, tires, and a rev-happy engine. Enjoy

pray4mojo · 01-25-2013, 11:02 AM

So clean...

RENDERMAN · 01-25-2013, 11:06 AM

Not my cup of coffee...

6i9 · 01-25-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RENDERMAN

Not my cup of coffee...

Don't worry, this is tea not coffee.

BUELL XB12R · 01-25-2013, 11:17 AM

I usually don't like modified bodies on cars, but I think they did a fantastic job on this Europa. And with that Rotary I bet it is an absolute blast to drive.

Kimgt · 01-25-2013, 11:53 AM

car looks great! I really like what they did with the front fender.

XHILR8N! · 01-25-2013, 11:59 AM

My first thought was "another goobered up Europa, makes all the survivors more valuable". But this looks to be very well done. Must be a scream to drive or just marvel at.

bpfergu · 01-25-2013, 12:48 PM

This might be a silly question but how on earth is he getting outside air to the air intake? Is it just tucked behind a wall with no air vent going to it or am I missing something?

khoerling · 01-25-2013, 12:49 PM

Anyone know if this is for sale? Wow...

Ned M · 01-25-2013, 03:39 PM

Not much Lotus remains, but I like it!

Sent from AutoGuide.com App

Kimgt · 01-25-2013, 03:59 PM

A lotus body with someone else's engine, not too far off from today's Lotus cars.

Minnis · 01-25-2013, 06:22 PM

Bitchin!

shay2nak · 01-25-2013, 11:40 PM

pretty nice!

01-25-2013, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
6i9 Chris Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,463 Images: 1	RE-Amemiya tuned Lotus Europa with Mazda Rotary swap ROTARY BUZZ: RE-AMEMIYA'S 20B LOTUS EUROPA - Speedhunters So Tokyo Auto Salon just finished up this past month and Speedhunters ran their usual crazy coverage on it for a few weeks. One of the most interesting (of the sadly few) Lotus-related displays was a Lotus Europa at the RE-Amemiya booth. This shop is mostly known for their Mazda RX7 creations, but the owner is fond of the Lotus Europa and already built a Rotary swapped car before in the 80's But now he's turned his attention once again to the Europa, this time with a 20B. This might not be everyone's cup of tea, especially purists but it's an awesome modernization to a classic Lotus. The article goes into good detail about the depth of change to the car with modern brakes, tires, and a rev-happy engine. Enjoy __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Lotus Exige Drivetrain: Honda K20A Type R \| Innovative Mounts \| Arqray Ti \| Innovative Exhaust \| Custom Intake \| Hondata KPro \| proRAD \| Setrab Cooler \| Innovative Shifter \| KTuned \| V2 Fuel Tank \| Radium Coolant Tank \| Aero: Exige Clams \| Reverie \| TWRD \| Craftsquare \| Denag \| IMRP \| BSK Hatch Suspension: Nitron SA \| V2arms \| RTDbrace \| Volk CE28N \| Toyo R888 \| DBA4000 \| Pagid RS14 Interior: Recaro SPG \| Willans \| WorksBell \| Sparco Wheel \| aspec Ti knob

01-25-2013, 11:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
RENDERMAN Living la vida loca... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Le Banane Republique (305) Posts: 4,564 Images: 6	Not my cup of coffee... __________________ WILL.I.AM Then the LORD God made an Exige from the rib of the Elise, and he brought her to the man... -Genesis Do you not recognize my genius creation? -Arashi www.wilsart.com

01-25-2013, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
BUELL XB12R No, it's not Italian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hobbs NM Posts: 514 Images: 1	I usually don't like modified bodies on cars, but I think they did a fantastic job on this Europa. And with that Rotary I bet it is an absolute blast to drive. __________________ 2011 Evora Storm Titanium 2003 Viper SRT-10 (sold) 2005 Elise Saffron yellow (sold) 2008 Solstice 2004 Buell XB12R

01-25-2013, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kimgt Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 531	car looks great! I really like what they did with the front fender. __________________ 2006 Black Exige Chimera R.B.S./ITB airfilter/Composite Worx

01-25-2013, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
XHILR8N! Be smooth Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 2 laps down Posts: 3,467 Images: 14	My first thought was "another goobered up Europa, makes all the survivors more valuable". But this looks to be very well done. Must be a scream to drive or just marvel at. __________________ Anyone can make something complicated. It takes genius to make it simple. Einstein. 2011 Evora S Racing Heritage Edition (#3 of 4) 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, BWR 'charger lives! 1974 Lotus Europa Special 3841R in JPS livery (home again!) 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2008 Audi A4 1980 Rover SD1 (new home)

01-25-2013, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
pray4mojo All Show and Slow Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 624	So clean...

01-25-2013, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
bpfergu Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 434	This might be a silly question but how on earth is he getting outside air to the air intake? Is it just tucked behind a wall with no air vent going to it or am I missing something? __________________ 2006 ST Exige - GT-28RS, Darton sleeved/decked/line-honed, ARP hardware, Wiseco 8.8:1 pistons, MWR valves/springs/retainers, RC injectors, Walbro pump, CWorx oil pump, Moroso oil pan, S111 TrackMounts, Spearco intercooler, GReddy catch-can, Turbosmart BOV, Fidanza clutch/flywheel CF Panels/scoops, S111 Rear Diffuser/Rear-Panel Delete/discNOIR Brakes w/SS lines/RTDbrace/Towhook, APR CF Splitter Alpine unit w/MBQuart, CF binnacle/shifter, Schroth harness, S111 shift brace

01-25-2013, 12:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
khoerling Shiznazzler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: "The O.C." Posts: 113	Anyone know if this is for sale? Wow... __________________ "The performance handling machines..."

01-25-2013, 03:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ned M Ned M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 214	RE-Amemiya tuned Lotus Europa with Mazda Rotary swap Not much Lotus remains, but I like it! Sent from AutoGuide.com App __________________ Ned M 06 Exige Chrome Orange Track Pack Touring Pack *08 Honda S2000 CR Apex Pearl Blue*

01-25-2013, 03:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Kimgt Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 531	A lotus body with someone else's engine, not too far off from today's Lotus cars. __________________ 2006 Black Exige Chimera R.B.S./ITB airfilter/Composite Worx

01-25-2013, 06:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minnis to society Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,559 Images: 1	Bitchin!

01-25-2013, 11:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
shay2nak Noways iz sittin outsides Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calipornia Posts: 20,810	pretty nice! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 WTC 2

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