Wednesday 24th September 2003

Lotus 2x2

Not strictly a Lotus but a Coventry University student's award winning design study

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[v8thunder]

If it's a Lotus 2+2, if it was to be built, would it be the new Excel?

[Stig]

Amazing what you can do with a pic of an Enzo and photoshop

[Edt]

!!!

[Lotusacbc]

Canw e say Ferrari?

[Bonce]

That looks a bit like a T350.

[rob.e]

Is there really a need for a vehicle for "performance driving training in China. "

[danger mouse]

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[cacatous]

Bonce!! That's my line!

Tigga will be here in a minute so better lube up so I can fit in!

PS. Please don't jump to conclusions the rest of you!

[ErnestM]

Somebody's nicked the front wing... (or is that the Lotus influence - from the 7?)

ErnestM

[JEFFOILMAN]

front looks like a snowplough,probably designed for Yak type countries where there's lots of the stuff

[Izza]

Looks like it's a 3 wheelers from that perspective.

Lotus Robin???

[danmangt40]

flight of fancy, and good for him for making a mechanically inept design presentable to an engineering-based group like lotus. That's a pretty hefty overhang, AND its a 2+2 with a mid-engine layout? with what proportions I can see, it's gotta be a gangly looking concept.

[v8thunder]

Why are concept designs drawn in presentation all out of proportion nowadays, with exaggerated overhangs and bulgin wheels that obscure the rest of the car? What happened to top, side, front, rear and 3/4 projection? Why does everyone draw them from the perspective of someone just about to be run over?

[jumjum]

Should have gone to Spec savers mate

[rob.e]

Its not the only "lotus" concept from Coventry students:

cardesignnews.com said:

Andy Entwhistle’s design was for a 2+2 Lotus, which could be used by former Elise owners once they start a family. The styling showed influences from other transport areas such as aircraft and motorcycles and aimed to balance the fundamental Lotus lightweight and athletic values with increased functionality. Transparent panels running down through the bodysides to the front wheelarch allow younger passengers a good view out.

[v8thunder]

Why, exactly, have those wheels got alloy bits on the other side of the tires?
Looks a bit like an... origami mess.

Lotus should be concentrating on the replacement Esprit (actually, that's probably what they're doing - it's not like these concepts are official)

Bring back the M250!

[Captain Muppet]

danger mouse said:

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Class as always DM!

It's shite - would you want your car styled by a man who chose those glasses?

[Captain Muppet]

rob.e said:

Its not the only "lotus" concept from Coventry students: www.cardesignnews.com/news/2002/021125coventry-mashow/images/entwhistle1.jpg

Wow - you can build an M250 model at home!