Discussion
I haven't driven one (yet), but if you dig the looks of it and are happy with the modest power increase, then you probably won't be disappointed.
If however, you crave more - I'd personally go for a good NA 111R and go aftermarket tuning for more bang for buck (you don't lose the booth, so no compromise and you even get a charge-cooler). Or wait for Lotus to bring out one of their special special versions a year later as they have shown with the Exige.
If however, you crave more - I'd personally go for a good NA 111R and go aftermarket tuning for more bang for buck (you don't lose the booth, so no compromise and you even get a charge-cooler). Or wait for Lotus to bring out one of their special special versions a year later as they have shown with the Exige.
kevin ritson said:
Will be in the showrooms early next year from what I've heard
Oh so the dealers don't have cars yet then...? Thought that, with the engine being on display at the 40th Birthday bash at Hethel in Aug, it was vehicle-ready and as such would be in cars ready for launch (and then straight into dealers)I quite like it actually.
The rear spoiler is very S1 111S/S160 style. People say they should have just made a new rear clam with a larger lip on the rear but meh. A spoiler is meant to spoil the elegance slightly in favour of aggression IMO
The wheels are probably a bit marmite but to be honest the spider wheels from the S2 111S and 111R are getting a bit dated now so it's nice to see a change.
The rear spoiler is very S1 111S/S160 style. People say they should have just made a new rear clam with a larger lip on the rear but meh. A spoiler is meant to spoil the elegance slightly in favour of aggression IMO
The wheels are probably a bit marmite but to be honest the spider wheels from the S2 111S and 111R are getting a bit dated now so it's nice to see a change.
Edited by NathanE on Tuesday 4th December 09:30
Bada Bing! said:
I'm just gutted they haven't announced it as a performance pack you can retro-fit. They'd get tons of business if it was the same 4k increase it is over a new Elise R.
They probably want more 2nd hand cars on the market to lure in new buyers and get the current owners to upgrade... seriously though, 4k is a lot of money considering you get the smallest supercharger (Eaton M45) and no intercooler...
Phil-CH said:
Bada Bing! said:
I'm just gutted they haven't announced it as a performance pack you can retro-fit. They'd get tons of business if it was the same 4k increase it is over a new Elise R.
They probably want more 2nd hand cars on the market to lure in new buyers and get the current owners to upgrade... seriously though, 4k is a lot of money considering you get the smallest supercharger (Eaton M45) and no intercooler...Boggy
Edited by Boggy on Tuesday 4th December 12:51
L100NYY said:
kevin ritson said:
Will be in the showrooms early next year from what I've heard
We will get our one in a couple of weeks. 
I think this car's needed - not everyone wants the massive compromises that the Exige S gives. Yes, they should offer the S/C as a retrofit option but I bet it wouldn't be cheap so probably won't sell to many.
I think it's viability as a good product for the market will come down to its "driveability" and how that compares to other similarly-priced vehicles in the market.
For example, if a buyer wants a torquey performance car (and not one with the dreaded D-word under the bonnet) a supercharged light sports car could be just the ticket - I for one (having a diesel for a daily driver) often relish the torque benefits in flowing traffic and to have that ooomph multiplied by 20 with Lotus handling to boot would be fantastic for me.
However, if a driver prefers wringing the neck out of their engine <a la Honda S2000 etc> it could be a bad buy.
Its all relative - what suits one person won't suit another.
For example, if a buyer wants a torquey performance car (and not one with the dreaded D-word under the bonnet) a supercharged light sports car could be just the ticket - I for one (having a diesel for a daily driver) often relish the torque benefits in flowing traffic and to have that ooomph multiplied by 20 with Lotus handling to boot would be fantastic for me.
However, if a driver prefers wringing the neck out of their engine <a la Honda S2000 etc> it could be a bad buy.
Its all relative - what suits one person won't suit another.
S Works said:
Bet you anything you like this will be retrofittable via somewhere like Plans if you want to pay through the nose for it.
That's just it Tim were not, I don't see why I should pay any more then the price of 3k + the extra cost's to cover item's usually swapped so no more then 4k for the lot fitted. You can probably tell this has really given me the hump, I was more or less promised this would be a retro fit product. Not Happy
Boggy
S Works said:
As with all things Lotus, it probably will become so at some point. They were only going to ever make 50 240R's remember? Then 50 Cup 240's... erm?
Hope they do Tim,Not allowed any more new car's until we've moved and got an Investment property so that's 4 - 5 year's at least. Mind you our Exige is Stunning!
Boggy
Boggy said:
S Works said:
As with all things Lotus, it probably will become so at some point. They were only going to ever make 50 240R's remember? Then 50 Cup 240's... erm?
Hope they do Tim,Not allowed any more new car's until we've moved and got an Investment property so that's 4 - 5 year's at least. Mind you our Exige is Stunning!
Boggy
L100NYY said:
Boggy said:
S Works said:
As with all things Lotus, it probably will become so at some point. They were only going to ever make 50 240R's remember? Then 50 Cup 240's... erm?
Hope they do Tim,Not allowed any more new car's until we've moved and got an Investment property so that's 4 - 5 year's at least. Mind you our Exige is Stunning!
Boggy
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