[h20ham]

Are you referring to the vents on the front (bonnet)? If so, they are functional and exhaust the hot air coming off the radiator. That hot air then travels over the fender and around the windscreen. One of the great beauties of Lotus design is that design features typically have function.



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Kiyoshi

My question about the hood is does it open like on the Evora to expose any fluid reservoirs or the cabin air filter? I haven’t watched and viewed everything Emira related, so maybe this has been answered somewhere else.

Is a bonnet to cover the engine, a boot to cover personal items (or where one puts luggage or straps on the trunk) and a hood covers the cabin (like on a jacket?)

i always get so confused, but then a dash keeps the shi+ from hitting ones face!

 

[agentdr8]

Bonnet = hood in the US, which is typically covering the top of the engine when installed in the front. Boot = trunk, which is typically in the rear for luggage/storage. Top of the car (passenger cabin) is typically referred to as roof.

Cars with front storage, for mid/rear engine vehicles is referred to as "frunk"; front trunk. That's probably a US-ism though.

 

[reddragun3]

This might be a dumb question, but the bonnet doesn’t open right? It’s sealed? I can’t seem to find any video or image of it open.

 

[agentdr8]

This might be a dumb question, but the bonnet doesn’t open right? It’s sealed? I can’t seem to find any video or image of it open.

I'm sure the panels come off somehow; for replacements, repairs, access, etc. I think it was indicated that instead of a monolithic front clam, there's now 4 individual panels that make up the front. Haven't seen any pics or videos with any of those panels "open", but I'd imagine if the brake/clutch reservoir is still where it was on the Evoras, the middle panel would likely have to be removable for maintenance.

 

[Nova]

I would be really surprised, pleasantly, but still surprised, if there is a frunk on the Emira.

 

[agentdr8]

I would be really surprised, pleasantly, but still surprised, if there is a frunk on the Emira.

If Lotus hasn't marketed it by now, there's zero chance. Plus the A/C condenser, radiator, and HVAC unit take up the majority of the front end, so there wouldn't be much room at all for a frunk.

 

[Nova]

If Lotus hasn't marketed it by now, there's zero chance. Plus the A/C condenser, radiator, and HVAC unit take up the majority of the front end, so there wouldn't be much room at all for a frunk.

Yea, that's my understanding as well. It would be a big surprise if they managed to put a frunk in there and then "forgot" to tell us about it.

 

[Fhteacher]

I have not seen the Emira in person yet but will likely get a FE. My question involved the raised hood. It is the only section that IMHO detracts from the design. It is functional?

 

[VL3X]

My question about the hood is does it open like on the Evora to expose any fluid reservoirs or the cabin air filter? I haven’t watched and viewed everything Emira related, so maybe this has been answered somewhere else.

I did read somewhere that the hood does open for service, but I do not have a pic or source.

 

[khamai]

At front the "hood" is the panel that extends from the top edge of the bumper to the base of the windscreen and between the fender vents. When the release the "hood" pivots at the front to expose the needed brake mechanicals, reservoirs, etc.

Kiyoshi

 

[Exira]

I have not seen the Emira in person yet but will likely get a FE. My question involved the raised hood. It is the only section that IMHO detracts from the design. It is functional?

The Emira's hood is not raised. It just have the side cuts to relieve the hot air from the radiator like any other traditional over the hood vent. I prefer the tradition over the hood vent than this design.

I did read somewhere that the hood does open for service, but I do not have a pic or source.

I certain that you can add the brake/clutch fluids, washer fluid and replace the cabin filter from the frunk.

 

[digilotus]

This might be a dumb question, but the bonnet doesn’t open right? It’s sealed? I can’t seem to find any video or image of it open.

The hood/bonnet will open. However it tilts up from the windscreen side (similar to the little Evora cover) on front mounted hinges near the front bumper. This will give much better access to the internal fans/radiators and for washer fluid / brake oil etc. given its size.

Russell Carr said the hood will open this way on the Harry's Garage Video that was posted a month ago.

 

[PERVRSEWI]

My question about the hood is does it open like on the Evora to expose any fluid reservoirs or the cabin air filter? I haven’t watched and viewed everything Emira related, so maybe this has been answered somewhere else.

I know the answer to that! Yes the front body work opens!
The middle portion of the front is hinged. There are 3 bolts that have to be removed to open it and are behind 3 covers on the windshield cowl. Just like on a Alfa 4C. And yes I was told this directly from Lotus at a Emira reveal event in which I asked the question!
Also there are more vents in the windshield cowl also!


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[digilotus]

Yea, that's my understanding as well. It would be a big surprise if they managed to put a frunk in there and then "forgot" to tell us about it.

Russell Carr confirmed that there is unfortunately no frunk. (Harry's video)