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I go back to my conversation with Galpin Lotus where they had heard rumors that the i4 could somehow turn into a ONE-YEAR run of this car. Given the ever-changing messages from Lotus I could definitely see this happening if they're not taking any orders for i4 in 2025. Just gives them enough...

Yes, I am guessing this is related to me still not seeing CARB EU report approving this formally. I'm sure UK wants to get them off the dock, and US dealers are trying to hang onto as many i4 depositors as they can...... although I may be one that gives up the car once it finally makes it here...

Dealer didn't confirm that my car would be in first batch as this email I believe went out to all i4 deposit holders, but in the past I've talked with them and they believed that mine would be one of the first to arrive. My VIN is 4065

4-Cylinder AMG Lotus Emira Update - They're coming!!! Dear Lotus Depositors: I am thrilled to share the most recent update we've received from Lotus, which is that the i4 Emiras have been approved for transit! These cars are expected to begin arriving at the US Port in early December. Once...

Anyone know how soon after EPA they got CARB on the V6?

Interesting when you Google search for CARB approval of the AMG i4 it comes up saying January 2025 for CARB!! The referenced link sends you here: https://www.lotusnewlondon.com/Emira-Delivery#:~:text=Here's%20what%20you%20can%20expect,you%20as%20soon%20as%20possible. Which contains this fun...

So today I walked in to Galpin Lotus in their new Beverly Hills location! Sounds like a grand opening party announcement coming shortly but yes the doors are open to go in and see their current stock of 8-9 Emira V6's in a number of color configurations! They also had a matte clear PPF on a...

Yeah I do think that my gamble at this point is whether I stretch myself pretty thin keeping both cars and know that in the end I will likely lose money on the Emira and sell it before I'd ever consider selling the Porsche. I've never bought a brand new car (let alone a personally spec'd...

I choose not to daily the 911 because it's a manual and I sit in line on the 405 most of my commute when I do have to be at the office. That was the thought behind going for the i4 to get the DCT and was excited about the Lotus/AMG partnership when it was announced (maybe less excited about it...

Got this today.... Lotus has assigned the below VIN to your Emira: SCCLEKMX2RHA44065 This indicates that your Emira has been sequenced for production! Once produced, your Emira will be scheduled for transit to the US Port by boat, processed, and then transported to Galpin by truck. We will...

Galpin just confirmed they received their first batch that are in for software upgrades and prep for retail. Nimbus, Dark Verdant and Hethal Yellow. HY will likely be detailed and in the showroom sometime this weekend. Still waiting to see the reds and blues since I’m waiting on a Seneca i4.

Sport/Cup2.... going to Hethel for some track time in April while I wait for my i4 in 2025. Just hope they have an i4 for the Driver's Academy in time!?! They still haven't committed to that being the case yet though.

Once cars arrive at your dealer share the news with the group! Anyone know if Manhattan Motorcars has received any units? If the boat landed in Baltimore I’m thinking east coast dealers may get them first.

When I asked about my i4 build here is what I got back as a response. At least it was quick and means I spend another year with my 911 before adding the Emira to the garage. _____________________________________________________________ Christopher: This news is, unfortunately, correct. We...

Exactly....... how can i4's be streaming into China if they are so far from a finished product that Lotus can't commit to at the very least Q1/'24 delivery to the rest of the world?! Did they throw an unfinished product out there for China to appease the Geely execs? Did they somehow give...

I am willing to overlook China getting priority if they simply forget to hit DELETE on the free additional 40 hp they will be getting. I will take the full 400 and won't even tell the V6 crowd (don't worry they aren't trolling here. I'm sure they are too afraid their clutch pedal will disappear...

I love making the grey-hair comment as mine has been well past grey on to silver for a few years. I have a 6-speed 911 Carrera S and the DCT is my plan to have the best of both worlds so I will be sure not to bring the i4 with me to my own local Cars and Prune Juice :)

I for one believe that getting all i4's to 400hp and properly dialing in the DCT would make a HUGE amount of sense for Lotus. Let's be honest, the old school drivers with 2 left feet that MUST have that third pedal so the other grey-hairs don't scoff at them at the local Cars and Prune Juice...

I have ZERO expectations on when I will see my i4 delivery in Los Angeles, but I sure hope Lotus can get their act together to have some UK i4's moving and included in the Driver's Academy by April 2024 when I'm scheduled to be there! I have no interest in doing their DA with the V6. This...

“If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” -Colin Chapman (right?)

You have to select the experience you want and then select a month from the drop-down. I'm surprised how few open dates they had offered but for the "Introduction to Sports Cars" there were 3 dates with availability in April of 2024. I will be there for the 18th of April. I would've gone later...

I just booked Driver's Academy visit for April of 2024. I've decided that after canceling my deposit, then being approached to come back in on an i4 FE, I am ready to "meet the parents" with Lotus. Essentially I saw this HOT new car hit Goodwood in 2021 and had to be part of it...... ever since...

I’m curious to see detail photos of steering wheels in leather with the yellow TDC and stitching…. Any chance you have some?

What if all the calls about i4 builds means they know those are queued up to easily pass US certification and they leapfrog the V6 orders? ........... diabolical! 💣

Does anyone know the breakdown of i4 vs V6 within the 1300 cars? I mean, Lotus comms being what they are I'm sure we have that detailed information in one of the many delay emails* we've all received right? *I've stuck with this and I'm ride-or-die at this point so I'm allowed to enjoy some...

How the heck would anyone differentiate between the FE V1 and V2 cars if they are all V6's? Are we all really going to be able to track VIN's and start an even more confusing classification of this car? We already have 13 colors, 6 launch colors, 3 transmissions, 2 powertrains, and a Nyo in a...

Probably a dumb question but when everyone refers to the "V1" or "V2" are we saying the i4 is the "V2" and the V6 was the true "V1"?

Moderator note: moved from new thread into this existing thread on this topic I’m sure this may be covered somewhere else in the Forum but I just can’t find it. Does anyone know what Lotus has done to the i4 for the Chinese market that makes them comfortable releasing it with 400hp? I get that...

Just when I think I’m out….. they pull me back in!! Had pulled my deposit recently due to all the reasons well-documented on this forum (delays, price increases, “is it as great as I thought it was 3 years ago”-factor). Received a call inviting me back in for a FE i4 and have already locked in...

So last year at this time I purchased my 2006 911 2S Convertible. 1,800 miles and a million smiles later and it is time to officially pull the plug on the Emira deposit. I was waiting around for an i4 anyway and would much rather put that money back into the Porsche that I've fallen in love with...

That is one beautiful looking car! I'm not sure you will ever pull up next to an Emira in that and regret your decision as it's just a whole different league.

Ok, I'm obsessed with stripes on cars (yes even cars with a lot of dramatic curves which I have heard some folks take shots at). The Emira needs a sophisticated stripe down the center to contrast and accent the symmetry of the curves. Only question now is Ice Grey interior with Yellow Calipers...

I received the same letter from Ivan at Galpin Lotus. Can anyone explain to me what a "dynamic tour" is? Or how it is meant to keep the mob at bay that are all waiting with $5,000 in their Lotus IOU account? Nothing makes me laugh more than when someone that has you by the throat says that...

FINALLY!!! My Spec (minus the i4 AMG of course!) It looks amazing

Had my test drive today. In short, great to have some one-on-one time with the car without 1,000 other people pawing all over it but it was a bit like getting to high-five a super model that you’ve been secretly engaged to. I’m sure it’s a great car to let loose with but five minutes and a few...