The 13 Emira Colors

Thanks everyone for such a great supportive forum!
I have learnt so much over the past few months so I wanted to finally give back a little.

I know everyone is really keen to know what 13 colors will be available after the First Edition! I know I was.

Well it looks like they included them within the public configurator setting files. It literally took 2 minutes to find in a web browser for those that are tech literate.

Here goes:

First Edition - 6 colors:

Color Name	Paint Type
Seneca Blue	Metallic
Magma Red	Metallic
Shadow Grey	Metallic
Nimbus Grey	Metallic
Dark Verdent	Metallic
Hethel Yellow	Solid

Interestingly the additional colors are marked as V6 FE colors, but that can't be as we would have been told that they are available by now.

Base Edition additional 7 colors:

Color Name	Paint Type
Meridian Blue	Metallic	New color?
Atlantis Blue	Pearlescent	Existing Lotus color Basically the blue version of Dark Verdent
Cosmos Black	Metallic	Should be a nice deep black with silver speckle?
Osmium Silver	Metallic	This could be a silvery aqua blue! Real Osmium Metal
Vivid Red	Solid	Bright red seen at Hethel?
Zinc Grey	Solid	The gray Emiras recently seen at Hethel? Probably like nardo gray or a little bit like crayon? I call it undercoat gray.
Aspen White	Pearlescent	Existing Lotus color

Also for the interior, looking at the settings file it seems that there will be a black leather with yellow stripe and black leather with red stripe option. I think you can see the yellow stripe on black leather on a head rest in the configurator videos if you look very closely.

I bet this puts a rabbit in the hat for some of us! However the FE colors are really beautiful so you can't go wrong.

Happy Emira driving!

 

[freefall_junkie]

My honest opinion (not worth much, I know ) is that Lotus introduced the Emira too soon. A lot of people's frustrations wouldn't be so great if they had a more organized, informative and timely introduction.

From a customer point of view this is undoubtedly true. They would have been far better waiting 6 to 9 months until the Emira was fully developed and press cars were available. However, from a business perspective it made perfect sense for Lotus to launch the car early, gauge the level of demand, and ramp up procurement, staffing and production accordingly.

We have to remember what a leap of faith it was for Lotus and Geely to commit a huge amount of money to the Emira. The Evora sold in tiny numbers, yet somehow they made the business case for the Emira to be produced at more than 10 times the volume. That was a brave move, so I'm inclined to cut Lotus a bit of slack on the launch timing. Plus I have to admit that in spite of the frustrations over poor communication/lack of information I am hugely enjoying the lengthy build up to ownership

 

[richbrown]

This is where I'm at and bar having 5k tied up, I don't think you can really complain.
I'm generally happy with everything now and figure I can wait to see the actual colours in photos/video, read and view the first road reviews, see what demand is like for the first cars and then still decide what I want to do:
a) Cancel
b) Take the car in June and run for 6-12 months, sell and then spec another for future delivery how I really want it
c) LOVE it and use it!
Really isn't a lot not to like....

Ditto

 

[Magma]

I would rather stab myself in the face than have any "ADAS" on my vehicle.

I agree with this...except the blind spot monitoring. That's the only thing I really want from it. All else is worthless. Wish you could pick the stuff Ala cart.

 

[Magma]

Sorry, I thought I'd been clear. Here's the current position:
- V6 FE: no ADAS
- i4 FE: probably will have ADAS as standard or might be an optional extra, to be confirmed in March
- V6 Base: almost certainly won't have ADAS but if it does will be an optional extra, to be confirmed in March
- i4 Base: may have ADAS and if it does will be an optional extra, to be confirmed in March

Yes, I was partially understanding you correctly and that's why I was very confused. According to what you wrote, the only car to come with ADAS is the I4 FE. But I didn't realize you meant that it COULD be offered as an option for the other cars. That makes more sense. Thank you!

 

[PaulP]

I would rather stab myself in the face than have any "ADAS" on my vehicle.

I will miss my blind spot detection!! Busy traffic has saved me more than once.

 

[xen]

Can’t understand how you could hate driver safety aids to point of stabbing yourself. Do you also only buy cars without ABS? Maybe disable the airbags too?

They are safety systems and they save lives. Nobody is infallible or a perfect driver. We’ve all had that moment where a few seconds too late and we’d have had an accident. If you feel so strongly switch them off but they certainly belong and are welcome In any modern car.

 

[jmn444]

Can’t understand how you could hate driver safety aids to point of stabbing yourself. Do you also only buy cars without ABS? Maybe disable the airbags too?

They are safety systems and they save lives. Nobody is infallible or a perfect driver. We’ve all had that moment where a few seconds too late and we’d have had an accident. If you feel so strongly switch them off but they certainly belong and are welcome In any modern car.

agreed. the tech has come a long way and it's honestly amazing what it can do. I'd never rely on it, but it's definitely nice to have.

 

[Leonard]

Can’t understand how you could hate driver safety aids to point of stabbing yourself. Do you also only buy cars without ABS? Maybe disable the airbags too?

They are safety systems and they save lives. Nobody is infallible or a perfect driver. We’ve all had that moment where a few seconds too late and we’d have had an accident. If you feel so strongly switch them off but they certainly belong and are welcome In any modern car.

My Yaris just decided to slam the brakes on at 40mph going uphill with a car behind me (thought the car to my right and parked car to the left were a collision hazard) They can be too obtrusive sometimes!

 

[darkling]

i love switching that crap off lane departure is annoying if you drive spirited. I switch it off in my miata . Object warning light is ok but after driving the vette and a lot of miata's you learn to speed up to change lanes. Now braking keep that crap out of my cars.

 

[xen]

I get that, no solution is perfect but overall it's an option and it'll help a lot more people than it'll hurt. Blind spot assist for example is a no brainer.

 

[Maverick1]

I thought this thread was about colours, why all this talk about ADAS?
I'm looking for the most analog driving experience out of my Emira, that's why I'm specing a manual transmission.
I could care less about ADAS, as I don't care if my car can parallel park for me etc.
I put convex mirrors on all my side view mirrors, so I don't need blind spot monitoring.
The simpler the better, analog baby.
Guys, if your looking for a car with multiple drivers aides, adoptive cruise control, autonomous driving systems, then the Emira is NOT the car for you, it's "For The Drivers", and you're better off getting yourself a Tesla.
Now back to the 13 colors.
I have a color question, will the white be metallic or pearlescent?
Not interested in regular standard white.
Pearlescent would be awesome.

 

[jmn444]

Guys, if your looking for a car with multiple drivers aides, adoptive cruise control, autonomous driving systems, then the Emira is NOT the car for you, it's "For The Drivers", and you're better off getting yourself a Tesla.

I guess Lotus didn't get that memo since they are building the cars with this option lol

 

[~el~jefe~]

If you are distracted, these ADAS help. If you are focused fully, they absolutely distract. It is important to know what and who you are. Everyone has a certain level concentration ability. My relaxing hobby is driving, it focuses me. I only drive sport cars. The closest thing to a sedan was a 2006 mini cooper S in manual gearbox.

 

[Maverick1]

If you are distracted, these ADAS help. If you are focused fully, they absolutely distract. It is important to know what and who you are. Everyone has a certain level concentration ability. My relaxing hobby is driving, it focuses me. I only drive sport cars. The closest thing to a sedan was a 2006 mini cooper S in manual gearbox.

I couldn't agree more, and a sports car like the Emira is a focused drivers car, nannies in this vehicle or unnecessary.

 

[switchlanez]

 

[TXEMIRA]

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Wow.

 

[Maverick1]

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That's one dirty car.
Are the wheels on the white car development wheels or are they going to be an option?

 

[jmn444]

That's one dirty car.
Are the wheels on the white car development wheels or are they going to be an option?

those are base wheels

 

[Maverick1]

those are base wheels

Oh, I thought the diamond cut and V-spoke were the only wheel options.
Not a fan if those base wheels, hopefully the V-spoke won't be too pricy.

 

[TXEMIRA]

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@Eagle7 your renders are getting really good. That detail is so realistic.