Lotus Evora carbon
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Lotus Evora with Carbon parts at Geneve
[quote]Lotus zeigt Karbon-Studie des Evora in Genf
Leichtbau und Lotus gehören zusammen wie England und die Monarchie. In Genf zeigen die Briten eine Leichtbau-Version des Evora. Dach, Diffusor, Frontsplitter und Teile des Innenraums bestehen aus Karbon.
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[quote]Lotus zeigt Karbon-Studie des Evora in Genf
Leichtbau und Lotus gehören zusammen wie England und die Monarchie. In Genf zeigen die Briten eine Leichtbau-Version des Evora. Dach, Diffusor, Frontsplitter und Teile des Innenraums bestehen aus Karbon.
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Lotus Evora, the study shows carbon in Geneva
Lightweight and Lotus together like England and the monarchy. In Geneva, show the British have a lightweight version of the Evora. Roof, diffuser, front splitter and parts of the interior are made of carbon.
or this
The multi-award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the stunning carbon design concept unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow. The car boasts a stylish carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, aggressive carbon diffuser and an evocative high tech composite body.
The Evora Carbon Concept car emphasises Lotus’ motorsport pedigree, utilising beautiful high quality materials with exposed carbon fibre and plush alcantara. The striking white concept car is finished in an advanced water based pearlesent paint that contrasts with the exquisitely finished weave on the carbon fibre panels.
The head turning looks of the Evora Carbon Concept car provide a more purposeful, planted stance with the car looking lower and more aggressive. This styling direction is continued with a structural carbon fibre roof, Lotus Motorsport influenced carbon diffuser and carbon splitter. The Evora Carbon Concept car retains the same class leading handling and high tech aluminium bonded and extruded chassis of the production car.
The contemporary interior of the Evora Carbon Concept car combines the lustre of the carbon panels with perforated leather and matt alcantara. The bespoke interior uses swathes of sumptuous grey alcantara to cover the footwell, dashboard and roof. The soft texture of the leather and alcantara are juxtaposed with the hard surfaces of the carbon fibre to provide a satisfying sensory experience.
The Evora Carbon Concept car has diamond cut forged 19” alloy wheels front and rear, shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres (235/35 wide front and 285/30 wide rear). The wheels and tyres give the Evora real presence filling the wheel arches and giving the car a purposeful appearance.
Donato Coco, Director of Lotus Design commented, “The design of the Evora Carbon Concept car features exotic, high tech materials that offer a good synergy with the Lotus brand image, expressing our motorsport heritage and history of stylish sports cars for which Lotus are renowned.”
Lotus Evora, the study shows carbon in Geneva
Lightweight and Lotus together like England and the monarchy. In Geneva, show the British have a lightweight version of the Evora. Roof, diffuser, front splitter and parts of the interior are made of carbon.
or this
The multi-award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the stunning carbon design concept unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow. The car boasts a stylish carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, aggressive carbon diffuser and an evocative high tech composite body.
The Evora Carbon Concept car emphasises Lotus’ motorsport pedigree, utilising beautiful high quality materials with exposed carbon fibre and plush alcantara. The striking white concept car is finished in an advanced water based pearlesent paint that contrasts with the exquisitely finished weave on the carbon fibre panels.
The head turning looks of the Evora Carbon Concept car provide a more purposeful, planted stance with the car looking lower and more aggressive. This styling direction is continued with a structural carbon fibre roof, Lotus Motorsport influenced carbon diffuser and carbon splitter. The Evora Carbon Concept car retains the same class leading handling and high tech aluminium bonded and extruded chassis of the production car.
The contemporary interior of the Evora Carbon Concept car combines the lustre of the carbon panels with perforated leather and matt alcantara. The bespoke interior uses swathes of sumptuous grey alcantara to cover the footwell, dashboard and roof. The soft texture of the leather and alcantara are juxtaposed with the hard surfaces of the carbon fibre to provide a satisfying sensory experience.
The Evora Carbon Concept car has diamond cut forged 19” alloy wheels front and rear, shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres (235/35 wide front and 285/30 wide rear). The wheels and tyres give the Evora real presence filling the wheel arches and giving the car a purposeful appearance.
Donato Coco, Director of Lotus Design commented, “The design of the Evora Carbon Concept car features exotic, high tech materials that offer a good synergy with the Lotus brand image, expressing our motorsport heritage and history of stylish sports cars for which Lotus are renowned.”
Edited by Monkey boy 1 on Tuesday 2nd March 22:46
It looks much better with the carbon parts and the roof being a different colour makes a difference in slightly disguising the horrible pinches round the rear windows.
But despite that its proof, if any is needed, that you can't polish a turd! Whoever signed the design off for that car needs shooting, its awful, and for me it gets worse the more I see it!
But despite that its proof, if any is needed, that you can't polish a turd! Whoever signed the design off for that car needs shooting, its awful, and for me it gets worse the more I see it!
I don't know why you bother posting, Twit - you're a bit of a stuck record, haven't owned and aren't about to own a Lotus and have nothing useful to add. Go bash somebody else's car.
That said, I'm not sure about this styling exercise - no-where do they seem to actually state how much weight they've saved with all these funky materials?
That said, I'm not sure about this styling exercise - no-where do they seem to actually state how much weight they've saved with all these funky materials?
Er... Just for the record, I've owned 3 Lotus's - 2 Elises and a Europa.
And my comments were on the overall design of the car, which I don't like - although the carbon makes it look much better - hence my comments!
I'm not knocking it, I've driven it twice now and its good, as I have said, it just looks... Ugly!
And my comments were on the overall design of the car, which I don't like - although the carbon makes it look much better - hence my comments!
I'm not knocking it, I've driven it twice now and its good, as I have said, it just looks... Ugly!
Twit said:
Er... Just for the record, I've owned 3 Lotus's - 2 Elises and a Europa.
My bad - your profile doesn't mention them..Twit said:
And my comments were on the overall design of the car, which I don't like
We know - and that was my point. You pop up on every Evora thread to tell us. Stuck record.Er... Just for the record, I've owned 3 Lotus's - 2 Elises and a Europa.
And my comments were on the overall design of the car, which I don't like - although the carbon makes it look much better - hence my comments!
I'm not knocking it, I've driven it twice now and its good, as I have said, it just looks... Ugly!
And my comments were on the overall design of the car, which I don't like - although the carbon makes it look much better - hence my comments!
I'm not knocking it, I've driven it twice now and its good, as I have said, it just looks... Ugly!
Twit cracks me up, I know he loves it really but just can't afford it, why else would he keep coming back, bit like the kid in the playground who keeps pulling the pretty girls pigtails.
Have you still got the moustache, I think I should tell you they went out of fashion 20 years ago, whilst I'm at it, the birds don't like sensible fellas
could be worse though you could drive an Audi.
Have you still got the moustache, I think I should tell you they went out of fashion 20 years ago, whilst I'm at it, the birds don't like sensible fellas
could be worse though you could drive an Audi.Edited by evo4a on Thursday 4th March 19:14
I'm interested in where the secondhand values will be after a year or two, as I think I really want one of these, but it isn't in my price range yet. I wasn't too comfortable with the looks at first, with the sides looking bulbous, but the carbon bits really do the trick by slimming the hips a little.
I had a ride at a track day recently in an Evora, and was most impressed. I'd already driven one for an hour or two on the road, and despite being wowed by the suppleness and Elise-like adjustability, I wasn't sure how it would perform on track. At Bedford Autodrome last week, on a Porsche dominated track day, it was only the GT2s and GT3s that could get away from the Lotus.....
I had a ride at a track day recently in an Evora, and was most impressed. I'd already driven one for an hour or two on the road, and despite being wowed by the suppleness and Elise-like adjustability, I wasn't sure how it would perform on track. At Bedford Autodrome last week, on a Porsche dominated track day, it was only the GT2s and GT3s that could get away from the Lotus.....
I think everyone thinks about depreciation, but ultimately, surely its about driving something you're very happy with. I would suggest on any £60,000 car over 3 years you are going to lose a min of £20,000, max up to £35-40K, thats a big hit but what I don't get is why people who don't own these type of cars come on and speculate about whats going to happen in 3 years time.
To me its like posting about whether or not Kylies arse is firm or a bit floppy, if you have no chance of feeling it how or why would you comment on it!!!!
To me its like posting about whether or not Kylies arse is firm or a bit floppy, if you have no chance of feeling it how or why would you comment on it!!!!
Edited by evo4a on Thursday 4th March 23:34
DJC said:
Because they are looking ahead to 3 yrs time when they hope to be able to afford one?
Given the number of people who've said "I'll buy one second hand", and the relatively small numbers in circulation so far, I'd expect second hand figures should remain pretty firm for the next few years. Could be wrong, but there are tens of thousands of Elise owners who would consider an upgrade like this.Tuna said:
DJC said:
Because they are looking ahead to 3 yrs time when they hope to be able to afford one?
Given the number of people who've said "I'll buy one second hand", and the relatively small numbers in circulation so far, I'd expect second hand figures should remain pretty firm for the next few years. Could be wrong, but there are tens of thousands of Elise owners who would consider an upgrade like this.I think some people who have been harping on about the Evora's cost and residuals are forgetting just how low volume this car is going to be, especially when compared to Porsche. Maybe 1000 cars max per year in the UK?
It's a good point, and I hope they hold up well. However, the higher volumes of the Cayman have seen very un-Porsche like depreciation, with 2006 cars having lost over 50%. I hope the lower volume of the Evora protects the values.
However, whilst the £5K premium for an Evora over a new Cayman S is easy to justify for a well-heeled Lotus lover, I'm not sure if I could see many people justifying a £15K premium for a 3 year old Evora over a Cayman S.
It'll be interesting to see what happens...
However, whilst the £5K premium for an Evora over a new Cayman S is easy to justify for a well-heeled Lotus lover, I'm not sure if I could see many people justifying a £15K premium for a 3 year old Evora over a Cayman S.
It'll be interesting to see what happens...
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