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

[digilotus]

Here you go...

I think it sounds good! Plus we don’t know how it sounds on the inside as yet. Could be stellar behind the wheel!

 

[Tokion]

Jenson Button is supposed to do a time attack in the Evija at Goodwood today Sunday July 16, 2023.

Does anyone know what time (UK, GMT) this is scheduled to happen?

 

[daveparky84]

AMG sounds good to me! Not hearing any crazy obnoxious pops and crackles. Of course I prefer the v6 sound but I’m still happy I changed my order from v6 to i4. Excited to have a lotus with a genuinely rapid paddle shift set up.

 

[Toomanyloti]

reposting from the other vid thread....
Just a thought. I wonder if it was in track mode????
Difference in sound inside is quite different - can’t comment about externally as I have never heard one drive by!!!!
It also sounded like it was short shifting which it will do in tour with hardly any pedal. V6 in tour will sit in 5th at 35mph.....
Didn't sound like it was screaming at all...
I wouldn't judge it by this demo/video just like my test drive. It left me cold. Would have been loads better not having a test drive due to the location route and weather.

 

[Magicman]

The China versions are running 400hp. Also i can deal with not as nice a noise if i get more power.

All about what you want from it I guess I'd sooner have the noise and the 400bhp. Having lived with it for 4mths the power is spot on for fun on UK roads.

Think the dct will give it a more modern junior super car feel though.

 

[kratedisease]

Actually sounds acceptable

 

[TechDad]

Actually sounds acceptable

Agreed. I have to admit I was underwhelmed at first while listening through my computer speakers. Once I put on some quality headphones I could definitely pick up some pops and crackles and other subtle nuances I didn't hear before. Very similar to the much more expensive boosted supercars of late. Looking forward to getting some higher quality audio when reviews start arriving.

 

[Mark.]

Let's hope now the cat is out of the bag more info, reviews and general media are released.

 

[underhill]

All about what you want from it I guess I'd sooner have the noise and the 400bhp. Having lived with it for 4mths the power is spot on for fun on UK roads.

Think the dct will give it a more modern junior super car feel though.

That’s true, honestly I’m probably going to dump my i4 preorder for a 2018 570s or 2018 R8 RWS. After the price hike i can’t justify buying a 100k i4 while i can spend 30k more and have an actual super car. For me to stay with lotus that first test drive needs to wow.

 

[CDM1855]

There’s a video filmed from inside the i4 going up the hill, it’s on the Lotus Emira owners group page (Facebook)

Recorded by someone from Lotus, Naples. It actually doesn’t sound too bad from within the car.

 

[kratedisease]

That’s true, honestly I’m probably going to dump my i4 preorder for a 2018 570s or 2018 R8 RWS. After the price hike i can’t justify buying a 100k i4 while i can spend 30k more and have an actual super car. For me to stay with lotus that first test drive needs to wow.

you make a valid point.

 

[clonalejandro]

There’s a video filmed from inside the i4 going up the hill, it’s on the Lotus Emira owners group page (Facebook)

Recorded by someone from Lotus, Naples. It actually doesn’t sound too bad from within the car.

Could you post the video?

 

[CDM1855]

Could you post the video?

I’m not sure how to do that, doesn’t appear to be an easy way to download and save a Facebook posted video

@TomE , Tom, do you know how to link the lotus owners group video here?

Posted by Todd Rosenthal,

 

[Cutting42]

Just tried and cannot post the link. Look for Lotus Emira owners group and its in there

 

[underhill]

you make a valid point.

I could give a fuck about the noise, i had a 718 GTS H4 in 2019, loved the car and had it tuned to over 450hp, but i paid 90k for that out the door. 99,999 starting for an I4 lotus with a detuned AMG engine, possibly questionable cooling, and lotus quirk is a bit of a stretch if you ask me. Especially when i can get a 570s which will also be a pain in the dick for 30k more but will at least have over 200 more HP stock. It even the R8 RWS which is substantially more rare than even the Emira will be.

 

[GlobalPilot777]

Here is another one from lotus insta page. Quite happy with the sound.. dont even think its ok track mode

EmiraI4

 

[underhill]

Here is another one from lotus insta page. Quite happy with the sound.. dont even think its ok track mode

EmiraI4

Didn’t even launch control lol

 

[Tokion]

There’s a video filmed from inside the i4 going up the hill, it’s on the Lotus Emira owners group page (Facebook)

Recorded by someone from Lotus, Naples. It actually doesn’t sound too bad from within the car.

This could mean that engine/exhaust sound gets picked up by mikes, amplified, and reproduced by speakers inside the car. This has been hinted about previously as a possibility. I personally would definitely want a switch to be able to turn such effects off; or else I will have a car electronics expert cut the wire and disconnect this sound feed.

 

[Tokion]

This link is to ‘Lotus of Naples’ Emira I4 at Goodwood 2023. In my opinion, the engine sound may either be electronically generated and reproduced over speakers inside the vehicle, or possibly picked up by microphones, amplified and reproduced by speakers inside car. We will not know unless there is more access to the car (or if someone at Lotus speaks)

 

[underhill]

This link is to ‘Lotus of Naples’ Emira I4 at Goodwood 2023. In my opinion, the engine sound may either be electronically generated and reproduced over speakers inside the vehicle, or possibly picked up by microphones, amplified and reproduced by speakers inside car. We will not know unless there is more access to the car (or if someone at Lotus speaks)

Based off footage I’m going to say it’s piped in…. Which is whatever honestly. Question is, is a i4 lotus worth $100,000?