Tuesday 22nd October 2002

Motorshow: Best of the Rest

A taster of what else is shining under the spotlights at the NEC

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[Bonce]

Well done Lotus, I'm off to a dealership right now.

Oh no, sorry you misunderstood me. It's not a Lotus dealership. It's Noble.

[james]

That FBS is one fugly car. Most ugly cars kind of mellow in time, but it doesn't.

Has anybody actually bought one?

James

[anonymous-user]

that red peugeot "hearts" looks very nice. ther i said it.

[RichB]

james said: That FBS is one fugly car. Most ugly cars kind of mellow in time, but it doesn't.

Has anybody actually bought one?

James

Don't ask James, we'll get that Joe90 bloke on here telling us that it's actually very good looking and it's our problem because we don't understand his 'contortuosa surface' design ideas! Rich...

[viper]

the black spade peugeot, 0-60 in six seconds max at 143, not bad for a diesel... rumors are they are tempted to built in 2-3 years

[jeremyc]

IS it me, or are Lexus about to go after Diahatsu for ripping off the SC430 (and shrinking it in the wash)?

[marki]

jeremyc said: IS it me, or are Lexus about to go after Diahatsu for ripping off the SC430 (and shrinking it in the wash)?

No i dont think so , but Noddy is going to be as mad as hell when he finds out his cars been nicked

[Alex]

The Census is as ugly as ever. Looks like it's been bent over a particularly high speed bump. Amazingly, with the hardtop it looks even worse. Can't believe they're still in business.

[marki]

Alex said: The Census is as ugly as ever. Looks like it's been bent over a particularly high speed bump. Amazingly, with the hardtop it looks even worse. Can't believe they're still in business.

I thought they were ugly to start with , then some pics were on here (the yellow ones ) and i thought "ah well its not so bad " BUT these pics just prove it is hideous to behold , what is wrong with the front of this thing as you say it looks like its chassis is bent 1/3 of the way back to point the nose down ughh

[Innotech]

Im just a broke 20 year old struggling through college, but if I was loaded, Id go for a deep metallic blue Invicta S1 The FBS I could see myself in, if it were similarly painted, and with better rims. the fronts not THAT bad, but the rear is very kitcarish if you know what I mean. I know the car is basically a kitcar, but for the price it should look better.

[alisonh]

I thought the Peugeot looked great in the flesh. Bloke on the stand asked our opinion and said they were going to make their minds after the show regarding production depending on enough positive feedback.

[CarZee]

Alex said: The Census is as ugly as ever. Looks like it's been bent over a particularly high speed bump. Amazingly, with the hardtop it looks even worse. Can't believe they're still in business.

Hmm... I've never had anything to say about the Census until now, but that picture is most unflattering..

Not sure if it reminds me most of a beergut or a tongue.. not flattering either way..

[jamesc]

The FBS cars on the stand have both been sold. I spoke to both of them. The best car on the Ginetta stand was the Microcar!

[Izza]

waaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh
I want a Peugeot RC Diamonds or Spades.
I love this car.
But as usual Peugeot wont put it into production. Though if they get some good feedback like alisonh said, then maybe......

Oh god, please pleeeeeeeeeeaasseeeeee.

Only minor tweak i'd make to it is put the v6 from the 607 Prescarolo into it!!!!!!!!
Though 180 bhp is pretty damn good from a 2.0l 16v without a blower

Is that a 206 GTi 180 in the background??

[viper]

Is that a 206 GTi 180 in the background??

Yea, 2 spinning on turntables each side of the stage

[Captain Muppet]

Is the Lotus totty shrink wrapped for freshness?

[marki]

Captain Muppet said: Is the Lotus totty shrink wrapped for freshness?

Well they do have to last all week

[Captain Muppet]

marki said:

Captain Muppet said: Is the Lotus totty shrink wrapped for freshness?

Well they do have to last all week

Looking like that I'm sure they will

[Don]

That Peugeot could be a great car. They need to tone down the Motorshow styling though. Make the front a little more 406 Coupe and the interior a little less, well, French. Stick the most powerful engine they do in it....

The fundamentals seem to be there though..

[PetrolTed]

jamesc said: The FBS cars on the stand have both been sold.

That's just because they borrowed customer cars for the show