lotus evora 400

focal · 02-18-2015, 05:17 PM

http://www.autospies.com/news/GENEVA...-Better-84446/

could give the new Cayman GT4 a big run for it's money

PopsnBurbles · 02-18-2015, 05:42 PM

Drop the LEDs up front and it's pretty much golden (at least physically). Now the more important question is how much would it be? If I am able to afford both, I'll go with the Lotus because it looks more exotic and is, for sure, more rare to see on the road.

KingOfJericho · 02-18-2015, 05:53 PM

My buddy and I always joke about how popular the Elise/Exige was 8-10 years ago. They were EVERYWHERE. Now I very rarely see one. When I had my Exige, there were two Elises in my same apartment building - and it wasn't very big.

Storytime aside, this thing looks like a beast. I approve.

BMW269 · 02-18-2015, 05:56 PM

Now that engine in a Lexus IS 350 or RC 350.

Red Bread · 02-18-2015, 06:16 PM

Still horrible to look at. I loved the first gen Elise/Exige. Sort of liked the second gen that we got and have never liked the Evora, this is 5% better but still terrible.

FC4 · 02-18-2015, 08:43 PM

I'll take a Cayman GT4 over three of these.

auf Deutsch · 02-18-2015, 08:50 PM

Closer to a GTS competitor. GT4 any day of the week over the new Evora.

focal · 02-19-2015, 06:56 AM

don't know if they have enough money to make this happen. Still Vapourware.

drewster99 · 02-19-2015, 08:31 AM

I had a supercharged Elise until last year, I loved how spartan and simple it was. The Evora is too refined for a Lotus, it doesn't do anything for me...

KingOfJericho · 02-19-2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by focal

don't know if they have enough money to make this happen. Still Vapourware.

Exactly. I honestly don't know who is buying these (or the regular Evora, FWIW). They did great with the Elise/Exige but the financial crisis basically wiped them out. They've also changed hands so many times. I hope they don't end up like TVR...

gtron · 02-19-2015, 06:42 PM

i like it but i like the older ones better.

i'm debating one at some point. not sure if it's too small or not though.

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focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	lotus evora 400 http://www.autospies.com/news/GENEVA...-Better-84446/ could give the new Cayman GT4 a big run for it's money
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PopsnBurbles Captain 193 Rep 894 Posts Drives: 135is :) 192/586 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2003 Lotus Esprit V8 [0.00] 2013 BMW 135is Coup ... [10.00]	Drop the LEDs up front and it's pretty much golden (at least physically). Now the more important question is how much would it be? If I am able to afford both, I'll go with the Lotus because it looks more exotic and is, for sure, more rare to see on the road.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	My buddy and I always joke about how popular the Elise/Exige was 8-10 years ago. They were EVERYWHERE. Now I very rarely see one. When I had my Exige, there were two Elises in my same apartment building - and it wasn't very big. Storytime aside, this thing looks like a beast. I approve. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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Red Bread Major General 4459 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Still horrible to look at. I loved the first gen Elise/Exige. Sort of liked the second gen that we got and have never liked the Evora, this is 5% better but still terrible.
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focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	don't know if they have enough money to make this happen. Still Vapourware.
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drewster99 Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 1 SERIES Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	I had a supercharged Elise until last year, I loved how spartan and simple it was. The Evora is too refined for a Lotus, it doesn't do anything for me...
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