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  1. TomE

    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 18th February

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 21st January

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 17th December

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
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    First US customer Emiras have landed

    It’s been a long time coming. First batch unloaded in Baltimore last night. Pic: Stephen Burke at Lotus Cars USA
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 19th November

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
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    Anyone bidding on this very special old Lotus?

    I've checked down the back of the sofa - nope, can't find enough :( https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/28793/lot/19P/1978-lotus-cosworth-ford-type-79-john-player-special-chassis-no-794-in-period-aka-jps22/ 🖤💛
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    New Lotus dealer in Salt Lake City UT

    I'm surprised no one has posted about this yet, and that Lotus appear to have done no PR to publicise it. The world dealer map hasn't even been updated! A new Lotus dealer has been appointed in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City Motorcars have added Lotus to existing franchises for Bentley...
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    Lotus launching Type 136 bike on 1 Nov

    Teaser video published yesterday: Type 135 is the planned EV sportscar so Type 136 is the next in the sequence, but I suspect the bike may be available for sale before the car. Lotus has history with high performance bicycles, including the 1992 Olympic gold medal winning Type 108 track bike...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 15th October

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
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    Forum milestone - member #2000

    Congratulations to @1fastduc for becoming the 2000th registered member on the forum. We also recently passed another milestone, with over 100,000 posts since we started this journey two years ago. It's sobering to think I've read every one of those 100,000! Thank you everyone for visiting and...
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    Lotus and Onoto launch 75th Anniversary pen

    Lotus press release: "Lotus has today announced a unique collaboration with Onoto, the distinguished handcrafted, British luxury fountain pen brand, in celebration of the 75-year heritage of Lotus. In 2023, Lotus reflects on 75 years of innovation and success, which have unquestionably helped...
  12. TomE

    All 6 FE colours

    Just saw these great pictures from Exigence Automotive / Lotus Orléans. Apart from Ade's factory video, this is the first time I've seen all 6 colours lined up together for a photo. Perhaps we'll manage something similar at an owners meeting soon?
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 17th September

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  14. TomE

    Emira day at Nitron UK - 17 Sept

    Nitron are holding an event for Emiras and other Lotus cars on 17 September from 10am at their UK HQ in Witney, Oxfordshire
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    Lotus unveils Type 66 track car at Monterey Car Week

    Another special project from Lotus, only 10 of the Type 66 will be built and will cost over £1m each. https://media.lotuscars.com/en/models/type-66.html
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 20th August

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  17. TomE

    Lotus to cut 200 jobs as a result of disappointing 2022 sales and £145m losses

    Sad news but not a huge surprise: "Lotus has confirmed proposals to cut up to 200 jobs in response to a significant fall in sales last year. The Geely-owned manufacturer maker sold just 576 cars in 2022, down from 1566 in 2021, which it blamed on supply chain issues in the second half of the...
  18. TomE

    i4 versus V6 sound … from Goodwood ….. OR NOT :(

    Here’s the sound comparison Nimbus Grey i4 and Hethel Yellow V6. The i4 sounds good and better than I was expecting. The V6 sounds great and I prefer it, but they’re both good. It’s only an iPhone video but I think gives a good impression of the differences.
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    All the Lotus info from Goodwood FOS...

    There will be loads of pictures, videos, stories, news, rumour and chat from Goodwood Festival of Speed. Rather than have multiple threads, please post your Lotus-related pictures and info in this thread. Some content may naturally fit in other threads too (i4 reveal, pricing, North America...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 16th July

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  21. TomE

    Any forum members at Goodwood on Sunday for GRRC Members Breakfast Club?

    I'll be there with the Yellow Peril. I'll be looking out for Emiras. Whatever car you're taking, post up if you're attending and we can arrange a forum members meet up.
  22. TomE

    Radford Pikes Peak

    The Radford Type 62 Pikes Peak Special is looking rather good in shakedown testing. The Jubu Performance team are posting regular updates too. Racing starts on 20 June. Looks lovely in black and gold
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 18th June

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  24. TomE

    Lotus in the Peak, Derbyshire UK - 1-2 July

    This year's event includes various meet ups, organised runs, time to explore the beautiful Peak District and a convoy drive. There is a barbecue on the Friday evening (30 June) and the main runs and static display are on Sunday 2 July. Last year was the first LitP post-COVID and had over 200...
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    Lotus announces re-launch in South Korea and new Asia expansion plans

    Press release from Lotus today: https://media.lotuscars.com/en/news-articles/lotus-relaunches-in-south-korea-and-reveals-new-expansion-plans-in-asia-pacific-region.html Gangnam style! :)
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 21st May

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  27. TomE

    Goodwood Breakfast Club 4 June - 75th Anniversary

    Having failed to start a Supercars Breakfast Club thread, here's one for the next Breakfast Club at Goodwood, which is themed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Goodwood Motor Circuit. It's also the 30th anniversary of the Festival of Speed, 25th anniversary of the Goodwood Revival, and of...
  28. TomE

    Goodwood Festival of Speed 13-16 July

    Last year we had a thread for GFOS attendees and several people met up during the event. Repeating again for this year. Please post which day(s) you are attending and I will maintain a consolidated list in this post. Nearer the time I will create WhatsApp groups for each day so we can keep in...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 16th April

    Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a cross section of Lotus models. Everyone welcome - with or without Lotus car - and we look forward to...
  30. TomE

    Isle of Man trip 28 July to 2 August

    I had to cancel our planned Emira trip to the Isle of Man in 2022 due to the delays to customer deliveries. This year I'm not organising an Emira-specific trip but there are spaces available on the annual SELOC trip and Emira owners are very welcome. I'll be there with my Evora GT430. I've...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 19th March

    We've had Emiras attending the last four events, so hoping we'll have some this weekend too. ***** Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a...
  32. TomE

    Classic Team Lotus Garden Party - Sat 20 May

    I'm pleased to announce Clive Chapman, Managing Director of Classic Team Lotus, has invited EmiraForum members to the inaugural Classic Team Lotus Garden Party. Emira owners are particularly welcome to join and show off their cars alongside an incredible collection of Lotus road and race cars...
  33. TomE

    A unicorn joins the stable

    Unicorns. Cars so rare that most people have never seen one in real life, let alone driven one. Limited runs, special editions and special projects. Cars ahead of their time or at the wrong time. Sometimes cars that didn’t sell well when launched but with hindsight have been recognised for their...
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    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 19th February

    We've had Emiras attending the last three events, so hoping we'll have some this weekend too. ***** Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month event, a chance to gather with like-minded enthusiasts and a...
  35. TomE

    Evora retrospective - Evo 2023 review of 2009-2021 cars

    Interesting retrospective review of the Evora just published by Evo. Awarded Evo Car of the Year at launch in 2009, beating the Cayman S, has the Evora stood the test of time? https://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/evora?fbclid=IwAR1HuEi7PwAabK3FsHQ5ChMVUE_ZgrJlhEJYLf7nKDA0UXkEY8h4xQb1DLI Also...
  36. TomE

    Changes to home page

    A few people have asked if they can ignore or filter out Off Topic threads or the whole Off Topic sub-forum. Posts in this sub-forum now no longer show on the home page, so if you want to find Off Topic you need to go into the forum itself by listing the available sub-forums and selecting it...
  37. TomE

    Komotec launches aftermarket Emira forged wheels

    Komotec have just announced they are offering a lightweight forged wheel set for the Emira. Specification is: Front: 8.5 x 20", weight 10.5 kg/wheel (Forged Factory-Spec: 11.5 kg/wheel) Rear: 10.0 x 20", weight: 11.3 kg/wheel (Forged Factory-Spec: 13.2 kg/wheel) So a total weight saving of 5.8...
  38. TomE

    📓 Journals People's reaction to your Emira

    Now more people are taking delivery of their cars, it's time to start a thread about the reactions you get from other people. My experience of 25 years of Lotus ownership is almost everyone reacts positively to our rare and interesting cars. It's common for people to let you out of side...
  39. TomE

    Newlands Corner Sunday Breakfast Meet (Guildford, Surrey, UK) - Sunday 15th January

    We had Emiras attending the last two events, so hoping we'll have some this weekend too. I can't promise the weather will look like the picture below! ***** Time for another Sunday breakfast gathering for some of the finest bacon rolls around. This is our regular third Sunday of the month...
  40. TomE

    2bular looking for UK Emira owner to help develop exhaust options

    Cross-posting this from one of the Facebook groups. Do You want to be the First Lotus Emira - 2bular pioneer?... FOR FREE !!??? An excellent proposition for one lucky Lotus Emira Owner... 2bular Technik are looking for a Lotus Emira Exhaust silencer, to use as a guide for building their...
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