Lotus Type 135 EV sportscar

[981KMAN]

Type 135 in Emira Camo?? Listen to the sound or lack of....

Type 135??

 

[GetawayDriving]

I hear an engine and a gear shift. Sounds like an AMG in tour mode to me.

 

[VL3X]

I hear an engine and a gear shift. Sounds like an AMG in tour mode to me.

I don't really hear anything. Doubt it's a 135 though. Why would they use a [seemingly] fully built Emira body/interior for testing? I also doubt the EV setup would just fit in.

 

[GetawayDriving]

Maybe worth mentioning that I was listening in very good headphones and the engine note I hear is quiet and very low-end bass-y. If listening on a laptop or at low volume, might be lost.

Edit: Yep just listened on my laptop and didn't hear anything. In the noise canceling headphones I can hear the engine note. Very quiet, but definitely there.

 

[Tokion]

I think the real question will be Wuhan or Hethel for production

Could be the new third location: Wuthel

 

[digilotus]

I hear an engine and a gear shift. Sounds like an AMG in tour mode to me.

Agree, there's a low end engine growl I can make out.

Its also vivid red with a black pack for those considering it!

 

[Lotustoronto]

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/lotus-will-unveil-its-ev-sports-car-2025-dont-expect-it-be-called-elise

 

[JimH]

Lotus ‘Type 135’ is a £75,000 electric sports car due in 2025 | Auto Express

Zero-emissions Lotus Emira replacement will be built in the UK on a bespoke sports car architecture

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[LuckysDad]

Lotus ‘Type 135’ is a £75,000 electric sports car due in 2025 | Auto Express

Zero-emissions Lotus Emira replacement will be built in the UK on a bespoke sports car architecture

www.autoexpress.co.uk

£75,000 and 2025 is Lotus speak for £125,000 and 2027.

 

[VL3X]

£75,000 and 2025 is Lotus speak for £125,000 and 2027.

True, but at least US buyers won't have to worry about CARB certification.

 

[Rupes]

True, but at least US buyers won't have to worry about CARB certification.

This car will probably be released in the US before the Emira.

 

[Speedy Emira]

This car will probably be released in the US before the Emira.

If they pull their fingers out and get it out the door in 2025 they won’t be making many Emiras because what is the incentive of upping production if it means more equipment just to change to the new EV. Sounds like they will need all the space they can get at Hethel.

 

[JimH]

If they pull their fingers out and get it out the door in 2025 they won’t be making many Emiras because what is the incentive of upping production if it means more equipment just to change to the new EV. Sounds like they will need all the space they can get at Hethel.

They’re constructing three new buildings at Hethel - new production hall for the EV sports car line, with logistics and office buildings….

 

[Mickeymo]

I really hope that Lotus absolutely nail the Type 135! The only other electric sports car (not supercar, or sporty sedan) that I can name off the top of my head is the first generation Tesla Roadster, and that one was even based on the Lotus Elise. And so if Lotus play their cards right, they could have a HUGE head start over other electric sports car manufacturers!

There's the MG

 

[Speedy Emira]

I’m hoping they change their mind and keep making updated versions of the Emira for the next 30 years and as AMG or Audi to supply a 4.0 V8 turbo for it.

 

[John777]

I really hope that Lotus absolutely nail the Type 135! The only other electric sports car (not supercar, or sporty sedan) that I can name off the top of my head is the first generation Tesla Roadster, and that one was even based on the Lotus Elise. And so if Lotus play their cards right, they could have a HUGE head start over other electric sports car manufacturers!

New Ev Dodge Challengers and Chargers being launched down the line by the stellantis build team as we speak. 2024 2025 for 50k USD Start price. Stelantis STLA large platform.. Banshee model 800v architecture and 126 decibel exhaust promising to blow away Hellcat.

 

[Speedy Emira]

New Ev Dodge Challengers and Chargers being launched down the line by the stellantis build team as we speak. 2024 2025 for 50k USD Start price. Stelantis STLA large platform.. Banshee model 800v architecture and 126 decibel exhaust promising to blow away Hellcat.

Are we talking hybrid or EV with fake loud exhaust?

 

[John777]

Are we talking hybrid or EV with fake loud exhaust?

EV = Electric Vehicle
with (fake) 126 db exhaust
Maybe try Google if you need more specific answers, I'm sure its out there.

 

[Callabrator]

There's the MG

There's also the upcoming EV Boxster and Cayman

 

[Speedy Emira]

There's also the upcoming EV Boxster and Cayman

I’ve driven the Plaid and it may be fast but has no soul. Having a fake exhaust won’t be the same because EVs have no gears to go through.