Future Emira colors

I'd really love to see Lotus offer some additional colors for the Emira. My top choice would be either a monaco white or formula red. Something like this would be absolutely stunning.




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I would love to see a gulf blue..

How about black for starters

Here's a quick photoshop of what a flat white would look like..

Dragoon said:

How about black for starters

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Black with the light grey seats would look pretty cool!

Orange would look pretty sweet!

supersix said:

Here's a quick photoshop of what a flat white would look like..

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That would be my color, white!

supersix said:

Here's a quick photoshop of what a flat white would look like..

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Hi, I don't have image tools, do you have a "Gulf Blue" type color in your palate? Real light Robin's egg blue type shade.

Timbo said:

Hi, I don't have image tools, do you have a "Gulf Blue" type color in your palate? Real light Robin's egg blue type shade.

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I tried to use the "Gulf Blue" color from Porsche.

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I tried to use the "Gulf Blue" color from Porsche.

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looks good, but I think it could still be a shade or two lighter. But yes, thank you.

Those look great! The white looks pretty darn good.

Lime Green anyone?

Similar to the Lotus "Copper Fire Red"

I was going for the Evora Battleship Grey look on this one.

Lotus "Metallic Signature Silver"

Gulf Blue! Dang, I sure do like this livery!

supersix said:

Here's a quick photoshop of what a flat white would look like..

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Needs the black roof and mirrors I think on the lighter colours

supersix said:

Lime Green anyone?


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Yes please, that looks stunning, very Lotus

supersix said:

Orange would look pretty sweet!

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Looks awesome, but too mclaren-esque - Papaya MP4-12C lookee-likee?

I hope folks don’t deride me for saying this, but honestly, I’m disappointed in the color offerings for the Emira so far, with the caveat of course that we’ve only seen computer renderings or video of live cars. I hope I’ll be happier when colors can be evaluated in the flesh. Lotus is producing a brand new sports car, with their future depending upon its success in the marketplace against staunch and accomplished competitors. Something as simple as color choice is restricted to a small subset of options, and the most common colors for sports cars (red, black, silver and white) are not represented. At least half of the colors have a fad quality, like Seneca blue or the battleship gray. Moreover, there are no metallic or three stage paint options in any color for those of us who prefer some shimmer. No deeper colors like dark blue or burgundy. Color is one of the most obvious ways that we personalize a car and choices should be maximized if lotus is going to compete best in the American market. I have heard from my dealer that this restricted color palette reflects Lotus piloting a new painting process technology that can’t yet accommodate metallic flake, multistage paints, or even flat white. I’m all for innovation, but if it potentially comes at the cost of customer preference at launch, and thereby trigger delays in purchase or worse yet, choosing a worthy alternative (can you say Porsche or C8 Corvette convertible) it may not be the smartest approach. Lotus, please expand the roster of exterior and interior choices to match or exceed those offered by your competitors. I love the artistry of the car’s design both inside and out, but to my eye the color choices, despite their retro character, fall a bit flat.