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carl · 02-07-2010, 09:13 PM

6i9 · 02-08-2010, 12:10 AM

Looking forward to it...but not looking forward to further S2 depreciation!

victec · 02-08-2010, 09:09 PM

I thought Lotus was putting there efforts into making a new Esprit before going to work on a S3 Elise. Maybe that explains the spy shots of the Exige testing with flared fenders.

pax · 02-08-2010, 09:17 PM

I'm afraid. Someone hold me.

Whiskey · 02-09-2010, 04:43 AM

Are there any aftermarket mods available?

I look forward to the display.

Patricko · 02-09-2010, 08:14 AM

Does it make a good daily driver?

apk919 · 02-09-2010, 11:08 AM

So just an Elise then? No Exige? Hmm... I wonder it that says anything about the styling?

Walnuts · 02-09-2010, 11:16 AM

No, no...

2012 There won't be an S3 Exige
2013 There won't be an S3 Exige SC
2014 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with more power
2015 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with even more power and less weight
2016 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with JPS paint scheme

yadda yadda

apk919 · 02-09-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walnuts

No, no...

2012 There won't be an S3 Exige
2013 There won't be an S3 Exige SC
2014 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with more power
2015 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with even more power and less weight
2016 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with JPS paint scheme

yadda yadda

But there will be:

2012 S3 Elise Sport
2013 S3 Elise SC
2014 S3 Elise Sprint
2015 S3 Elise 1Malaysia...

Walnuts · 02-09-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apk919

But there will be:

2012 S3 Elise Sport
2013 S3 Elise SC
2014 S3 Elise Sprint
2015 S3 Elise 1Malaysia...

Lets not forget about the 2015 S3 Exige GT3 concept that everyone will love the styling for but will never be built. Then a few years later comes the eventual redesign of the front to look like an MX-5. I'm kiddng (sort of) as I know, eventually, I'll buy one of the S2 variants too...

zygotesoup · 02-09-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricko

Does it make a good daily driver?

im 16 and thinking about selling my civic and getting a S3 elise... how long will it take for them to get below 20k?

wallabyguy · 02-09-2010, 12:27 PM

I could be wrong but I doubt they will be showing the next Elise in Geneva. Instead, I'd put my money on a SC Evora or a Evora Roadster. I can guarantee an announcement on the automatic Evora. I think the next Elise is probably another year off.

As far as power for the next Elise, I really doubt that Lotus will use the 2.5 or 2.7 4 cylinder out of the Camry/ Venza. It is possible though as they both have off the shelf 6 speed transmission options. I think instead we may want to look at the new Celica (FT-86) that has a 2.0 200hp flat 4cylinder and a turbo version as well. It is a Subaru engine but Lotus may gain access through Toyota. Just a thought.

texige · 02-09-2010, 12:30 PM

No spy shots or shots of mules running around?

wallabyguy · 02-09-2010, 12:37 PM

There was a spy shot running around a couple of months ago which everyone said was the new Esprit. I stated it then and stand by my theory now that the Esprit is on a totally different platform than the current Elise or the next one so those photos were likely powertrain mules for the S3 Elise. If they were running mules of the next Esprit, they would use a modified Evora instead as it is more applicable to the end use.

kestrel74 · 02-09-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pax

I'm afraid. Someone hold me.

Best offer I've had all day !

kestrel74 · 02-09-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6i9

Looking forward to it...but not looking forward to further S2 depreciation!

Nah.... the S2 will be more in demand then !! Everyone will want the classic !

bueno · 02-09-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

I could be wrong but I doubt they will be showing the next Elise in Geneva. Instead, I'd put my money on a SC Evora or a Evora Roadster. I can guarantee an announcement on the automatic Evora. I think the next Elise is probably another year off.

As far as power for the next Elise, I really doubt that Lotus will use the 2.5 or 2.7 4 cylinder out of the Camry/ Venza. It is possible though as they both have off the shelf 6 speed transmission options. I think instead we may want to look at the new Celica (FT-86) that has a 2.0 200hp flat 4cylinder and a turbo version as well. It is a Subaru engine but Lotus may gain access through Toyota. Just a thought.

I can almost guarantee that the Evora roadster is still a couple years off and if anything you're correct, the automatic Evora and the SC version will be announced before any new Elise/Exige models and Esprit.

Lotus has never been on time with anything and this will be no different.

EliseAtLeast · 02-09-2010, 03:27 PM

Great news. Can't wait

Can't wait

Christophe111 · 02-11-2010, 08:31 AM

Even though the S2 design still look amazing, technically it is already 9 years old (2001).
It would only make sense that the S3 comes with a totally new design.

fast+forward · 02-11-2010, 09:00 AM

can you put a k20 in those too?

02-07-2010, 09:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-08-2010, 12:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
6i9 Chris Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 841 Images: 1	Looking forward to it...but not looking forward to further S2 depreciation!

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02-09-2010, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Walnuts happy motoring! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MD, USA Posts: 647	No, no... 2012 There won't be an S3 Exige 2013 There won't be an S3 Exige SC 2014 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with more power 2015 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with even more power and less weight 2016 There won't be an S3 Exige SC with JPS paint scheme yadda yadda __________________ ~Rich

02-09-2010, 12:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6,383	I could be wrong but I doubt they will be showing the next Elise in Geneva. Instead, I'd put my money on a SC Evora or a Evora Roadster. I can guarantee an announcement on the automatic Evora. I think the next Elise is probably another year off. As far as power for the next Elise, I really doubt that Lotus will use the 2.5 or 2.7 4 cylinder out of the Camry/ Venza. It is possible though as they both have off the shelf 6 speed transmission options. I think instead we may want to look at the new Celica (FT-86) that has a 2.0 200hp flat 4cylinder and a turbo version as well. It is a Subaru engine but Lotus may gain access through Toyota. Just a thought. __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com North America's only Authorized Toniq Dealer 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

02-09-2010, 12:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 926	No spy shots or shots of mules running around?

02-09-2010, 12:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 6,383	There was a spy shot running around a couple of months ago which everyone said was the new Esprit. I stated it then and stand by my theory now that the Esprit is on a totally different platform than the current Elise or the next one so those photos were likely powertrain mules for the S3 Elise. If they were running mules of the next Esprit, they would use a modified Evora instead as it is more applicable to the end use. __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com North America's only Authorized Toniq Dealer 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

02-09-2010, 03:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
EliseAtLeast Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Basking Ridge, NJ Posts: 1,377	Great news. Can't wait Can't wait __________________ '08 Honda S2000 CR (Rio Yellow Pearl) '07 Lotus Exige S (Aspen White) Touring, Traction, Starshield '04 BMW 330 ci (White)

02-11-2010, 08:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Christophe111 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 99	Even though the S2 design still look amazing, technically it is already 9 years old (2001). It would only make sense that the S3 comes with a totally new design. __________________ March 2009 Arctic Silver Elise S Dark-red soft-top finally there!

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fast+forward Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 366	can you put a k20 in those too?

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