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  1. Kentviking

    Emira GT4 update

    Guess this at least shows what a little fettling can do to the Emira... https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/behold-the-new-and-improved-lotus-emira-gt4/47319
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    Essential accessories

    When we picked up our Emira yesterday we bought a couple of "essential" items from the shop Thought readers might appreciate that while not a perfect match, the leather "tool kit" bags (currently on offer and available online) does go quite well with the tan leather and fits perfectly on the...
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    📓 Journals EM13RA'S diary

    Morning pick up at the factory today, 5 May 2023 Awesome day from the breakfast to the factory tour. Mostly i4s currently in production and 80% of colours are either Seneca Blue (including all 6 of the other factory pick ups today) or Hethel Yellow, and including the oh so knowledgeable Scott -...
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    Guess last Emira to roll off production may be in 2028 (not 2026)

    quote from today's pistonheads article: The Emira’s fate is also not decided. Johnstone said that Lotus’s current plans were for it to have minimal overlap with the Type 135 that arrives in 2026, potentially being axed before the company reaches its 80th anniversary in 2028. Given the delays in...
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    The Radford Type 62-2 ...effectively an Emira re-envisaged and tuned up to the max

    Should Lotus have gone another way with the Emira development...or could they still??
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    Order coming "EARLIER" now

    I have just received an email from CS My March '23 build order (prior to which it was a November build/December delivery) is now coming in February! ( ie. soon ! ) Either there have been a number of cancellations, or production is going well, or maybe both But a rare piece of good news from...
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    Rear cabin storage weight limit

    Don't know if its been posted elsewhere, but just saw this vid...and apparently the rear shelf behind the seats can only take 20Kg :oops:. btw...the dark verdant and tan look awesome here.
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    Trading in current car for Emira (UK)

    Moderator edit: copied from another thread to create a new topic. @TomE Maybe we should set up a trade-in forum topic on here...for all those struggling with the continued patience required to wait for an Emira you might just be offering a highly suitable alternative. Getting back to the topic...
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    An evening at Lotus Sussex

    Hi all Just come back from the Eletre evening at Caffyns Lotus in Lewes...couple of Eletre and Emira updates to impart for the good people on here Eletre I got to have a proper sit and poke around this time (was only able to admire the outside at Goodwood). Have to say the quality of fit and...
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    Porsche announces new manual 911 T, looking pretty comparable to Emira (sub 100k before options)

    https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germancars/porsche-launches-new-911-carrera-t/46344
  11. Kentviking

    Limited edition Evija...(all sold)

    Be nice to see something similar in Emira guise...particularly like the seats and the steering wheel... https://www.pistonheads.com/news/electric-vehicles/lotus-announces-evija-fittipaldi/46325
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    Looks like a Chinese Lotus to me...

    https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/small-sports-car-sc-01-be-national-sports-car-china
  13. Kentviking

    locked-in frustrations?

    Having done some more forum trawling I can now see a few new details on customer cars that would have changed my spec. Now locked in. Don't wish to risk delaying my car further. Anyone else with similar frustrations? FWIW the key issues I have with latest changes (all of which on the face of it...
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    Another Autocar Lotus article, this time on the type 133...

    https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2023-lotus-type-133-be-firms-most-luxurious-model-yet
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    New Autocar Emira/Cayman GTS comparison article and video

    Although the Emira comes off (just) as second best I think this is a nicely balanced review highlighting the real world differences between the cars. And this was still a late pre-production Emira. I like the ride height shown in these shots and I think the bonnet rubber strip doesn't look too...
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    What will Emira do to other Lotus model residuals?

    Stumbled across the attached video on youtube today...Charlie drives...raises a question I have pondered myself. FWIW I am hopeful the Emira might have a slightly detrimental impact to Exige prices as I still fancy getting one into the garage for an even more raw driving experience. But I think...
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    Switching colours?

    I have just made the switch to Nimbus from DV before my lock-in deadline. Always wanted a BRG British sports car, but DV just isn't BRG...too dark for me and I really want to see those curves in all light conditions. So The Emira will join the short list of TVR's, Noble, Aston, Alfa, Mazda and...
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    Just had confirmatory email

    Just had my follow up email requesting finalisation of my spec before 6 May for a September build / October delivery. Was informed that this place me around a months worth of delay compared to their original estimation (which had never been conveyed to me anyway) I placed my deposit on 14 July...
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    Swap out of v6 manual order for i4 auto? (+an Exige)

    Facing a bit of a conundrum. 2nd deposit is down for an Emira FE V6 Manual DV, tan leather, diamond cut wheels, red callipers. Idea was this is the last hurrah for both ICE and manual in proper stylish British spec. I reserved 2 days behind the current 3rd call threshold, so I suspect we are...
  20. Kentviking

    Lotus 132 revealed in patent images

    Not sure if already posted elsewhere but thought this was interesting for those interested in the upcoming 132... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/2023-lotus-electric-suv-exterior-design-revealed-in-patent-images/ar-AAULTGj?ocid=entnewsntp
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