New Europa pics from Geneva

[S Works]

I'm getting a stiffy...














>> Edited by S Works on Tuesday 28th February 13:17

[tuscan_thunder]

That looks MUCH better. I always said a big wheel option would help it. I'd still like to see a black one though.

The Meriva photo is quite funny actually as just last week i was thinking how that turbo version of the engine in it would be ideal in a Lotus - lightweight, good power per litre etc.

[boggy]

Hi all,

I'm sorry there's something wrong with anyone who says that's ugly

Boggy

[jake_d]

All the pictures so far have looked crap, but i like that

[GTRene]

Nice work S on those pictures the car looks ok, I even say ok to the rearlights... hm strange on the picture's so far it looked different...
For me its a new welcome to the Europa S and it will fit to the Lotus family
GTRene

[marcfair]

yeah, that looks alot better than i previously thought it was going to be

[enjybenjy]

bloody hell that looks so much better?!

[boggy]

Hi all,

Out on a limb here but I prefer the look of that to my R, I think it's absolutely fantastic I want to drive it !

Boggy

[just1]

Wow, Thats looking good!!

[boggy]

No internal Pictures which is a shame

www.salon-auto.ch/en/en_images/index.php?idPage=2&idIndex=0

Boggy

[aliged]

Sorry! Looks like a posher version of a Smart Brabus.


Anyone seen my coat?

[enjybenjy]

Hardly...

So, maybe Lotus employ someone to scour through Pistonheads Forums to guage opinion on the car, feedback and then adjust it! It does look rather nice now.

[boggy]

aliged said:

Sorry! Looks like a posher version of a Smart Brabus. Anyone seen my coat?

[Joe - Exige S]

Looks a hell of a lot better than the initial release pic's - It's still no Exige in the looks department though. - I know this supposed to be the "useable" Lotus but to tempt those BMW, Porsche and Merc buyers I think they'll need something a bit sharper.

[aliged]

Joe - Exige S said:

Looks a hell of a lot better than the initial release pic's - It's still no Exige in the looks department though. - I know this supposed to be the "useable" Lotus but to tempt those BMW, Porsche and Merc buyers I think they'll need something a bit sharper.

I agree.


Far,far too fussy IMO. The headlights are shocking!

[boggy]

Joe - Exige S said:

Looks a hell of a lot better than the initial release pic's - It's still no Exige in the looks department though. - I know this supposed to be the "useable" Lotus but to tempt those BMW, Porsche and Merc buyers I think they'll need something a bit sharper.

I just think they need to up the top speed and lower the 0 - 60 I know dozen's of guy's in there 30s 40s 50s who would buy it but for the performance

[Joe - Exige S]

Good point - Aside from looks it needs to be quicker however, if they make it faster do you think they will end up having to make it harder and more track focused? - If so they could end up with a product close (or granted bigger and more comfortable) to an Exige S240R and putting off their target market for this car. Also, they will want to differentiate it from the top Exiges but not tread on the toes/sales of the more expensive forthcoming Esprit replacement by making it too quick - Not sure on the way forward.

[TonyHetherington]

I always said that I thought it would look better in the flesh and those more 'natural' photographs (ok, more natural than a photoshopped to death studio shot) really do it justice.

Still reserving total judgement on that back end until I see one in real life though!!

[S Works]

boggy said:

Hi all, Out on a limb here but I prefer the look of that to my R, I think it's absolutely fantastic I want to drive it ! Boggy

Looks at watch and wonders how long before boggy wants one in addition to the Exige S hehehe. I have a feeling I'm more likely to see you in one of these than an Exige mate.

[Mrs Boggy]

S Works said:

boggy said: Hi all, Out on a limb here but I prefer the look of that to my R, I think it's absolutely fantastic I want to drive it ! Boggy Looks at watch and wonders how long before boggy wants one in addition to the Exige S hehehe. I have a feeling I'm more likely to see you in one of these than an Exige mate.

Sod it Boggy we'll get the whole lot... Elise 111R, Exige S and Europa - yippee... absolutely wonderful, the Europa is stunning and looks fantastic WELL DONE LOTUS!