What is coming 16.09.24??

[VL3X]

Wanted cool. Bought an Emira. Done!

Truth! Lotus already said the Emira is their last ICE car.. So every new reveal is going to be electric.

 

[virtualmacho]

Truth! Lotus already said the Emira is their last ICE car.. So every new reveal is going to be electric.

Nobody said anything about an External Combustion Engine. Let's give it the benefit of the doubt...

 

[Hell4Leather]

The weight of the Tesla Roadster that was built on the Elise platform nearly 20 years ago was around 2700 lbs., with a range of about 225 miles.

As an enthusiast, I’m more interested in a low content, sub-3000 lbs, two-seater, that may be quickly charged. I couldn’t care less about range, so long as I get 150 miles per charge. Tesla accomplished this almost 20 years ago, and I would love for Lotus to focus on a modern iteration. The increase in weight due to additional safety features required in global markets could possibly be offset by reducing the tech content and solid state batteries.

They tried to build it on the Elise platform, it failed. The roadster was ground up with inspiration from Lotus. The chassis can’t handle the configuration of an electric.

 

[Time2Fly]

Nobody said anything about an External Combustion Engine. Let's give it the benefit of the doubt...

So a 135 with an outboard?

 

[virtualmacho]

So a 135 with an outboard?

Could be placed in the same location as ICE for better handling.

 

[Eagle7]

Considering how the whole industry has taken a big reality check with regards to EV, and all the big manufacturers are either scaling back or putting their EV production on hold (like Ford), thing's may have changed. Geely has announced a change of plans for Volvo EV cars, so they've gotten the message too. Everybody seems to be going hybrid now for the most part, which only makes sense. Maybe they've changed the plans for the Type 135 to at least show what it looks like, and possibly move to a hybrid. Calling it the "Vision" doesn't imply a ready to go into production car.

Since Carr's team did the design, it should at least be good looking.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Considering how the whole industry has taken a big reality check with regards to EV, and all the big manufacturers are either scaling back or putting their EV production on hold (like Ford), thing's may have changed. Geely has announced a change of plans for Volvo EV cars, so they've gotten the message too. Everybody seems to be going hybrid now for the most part, which only makes sense. Maybe they've changed the plans for the Type 135 to at least show what it looks like, and possibly move to a hybrid. Calling it the "Vision" doesn't imply a ready to go into production car.

Since Carr's team did the design, it should at least be good looking.

Did Carr’s team do the suv?

 

[Eagle7]

Did Carr’s team do the suv?

No. A different team did the Eletre and the Emeya. Carr's team did the Evija and Emira.

 

[GetawayDriving]

I think we're getting a preview of the 135. I've seen enough. Yes they delayed the 135 by a year but they also said they'd show us something this year.

So I think it's a "concept" instead of the production intent, but it's clearly an EV sports car, and there is only one EV sports car still on the road map - the 135.

So call it "Theory 1" or whatever, it's a preview of 135. The remaining question is whether it'll be a design study or a true preview of intent.

Also it appears there is a screen on the fender akin to the HiPhi Z https://images.app.goo.gl/g6n1gX3PusR8YRdA6

I guess that's another way to add lightness.

 

[seriously]

If it’s the emeya design team I’m not hopeful. If it’s the Evija/ emira design team it could be something special.

 

[Speedy Emira]

I wonder if their marketing team ever hit their bonuses?

This isn’t rocket science, if I were Lotus I’d bring out an R with 440hp, carbon body kit and wing, lightweight seats, coil overs and a £20k price increase.
Due to all the delays and problems I’d make all parts available separately if fitted through the dealer network. Job done.

One thing they haven’t done that would help them understand their customers is to send out a survey form to find out the good, bad and ugly to improve things. No better reality check than real feedback as opposed to just reading complaints from owners who have gone past the point of raging. It works for big businesses.

 

[Vintage]

I think we're getting a preview of the 135. I've seen enough. Yes they delayed the 135 by a year but they also said they'd show us something this year.

So I think it's a "concept" instead of the production intent, but it's clearly an EV sports car, and there is only one EV sports car still on the road map - the 135.

So call it "Theory 1" or whatever, it's a preview of 135. The remaining question is whether it'll be a design study or a true preview of intent.

Also it appears there is a screen on the fender akin to the HiPhi Z https://images.app.goo.gl/g6n1gX3PusR8YRdA6

I guess that's another way to add lightness.

Lotus 135 ???

 

[Hell4Leather]

and a £20k price increase.

Lotus would make it more powerful and cost less…..worked last time.

 

[DerTheDer]

Just prepare to be disappointed lol. Dont expect anything budget or to cost reasonable. Economy is in the shit and they gotta make money. And they had better be making it out of the Hethel factory to avoid the tarrifs, and the Hethel factory already has a proven track record of messing things up.

 

[eriegz]

One thing they haven’t done that would help them understand their customers is to send out a survey form to find out the good, bad and ugly to improve things.

You didn't get one of these?

 

[Time2Fly]

You didn't get one of these?

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I haven't

 

[SlavaUkraini]

Lotus vaporware just like the 135

 

[Racer X]

Limited run of Type 66

 

[Hethel Merman]

Built at Hethel by Lotus?

 

[scc.131.fe]

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Limited run of Type 66

well, for everyone who wants a more focused car for more money, here's Lotus' answer.