Emira Picture & Video Thread

[Boba]

Thanks, but this doesn't look like a review. Just riding around the city)

[Boba]

Some AT review is here

 

Edited February 2 by Boba

[JimH]

9 hours ago, Boba said:

Thanks, but this doesn't look like a review. Just riding around the city)

Well at least there's some V6 auto driving footage.....

[Boba]

Can you take video on track up/down shifting please?

[JimH]

It's not my video and my V6 Auto is still running in/unlikely to get tracked.....

[Boba]

Oh, I see. Hope you will post your experience) 

[Al]

Mine is now just run in. Starting to use higher revs but it is illegal in the UK for us to even hold a phone when driving so I’ll get my son who is a Lotus Exige owner and will understand, to video some (legal) road driving in sport mode once weather improves enough so will not be any time soon I’m afraid!

Either that or I’ll dig out the Go-Pro…….

[Veloce_Rosso]

Visited Bell & Colvill a few weeks ago and sat inside the Emira. What a stunning looking car. Lotus have always made pretty cars but the Emira screams "race me!", really purposeful. I guess the running costs & maintenance would astronomical.

[JimH]

Not really…… https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/aftersales/fixed-price-service

[Bibs]

[Evotion]

Not been here for a while. I hope you are all well and are either enjoying your own Emira or shaking in excitement with one on the horizon!

 

I remain a stunned fan of the Emira. It has actually, simply, gotten better and better over each passing month.

I feel like I am in a special club, party to a secret, as an Emira owner. I still honestly believe Lotus got it bang on right, yes, even the power.

The is so perfect for the roads and a beast on track.

 

Nothing has gone wrong with mine and it is just one smile after another.

The only elements of non-perfection is that the car gets filthy down the sides easily and the stereo starts as soon as you unlock the car.  Yes, hardly a real concern.

 

Knowing what I know, feeling what I feel, I cannot believe people are not falling over themselves trying to buy this car (there are plenty for sale used in the UK).

 

The attention is amazing. Most people still have no idea what it is, just that it looks like a supercar, and then some.

Women stop and stare, kids point and men creak their necks. Nearly all look at the badge - though it is clear what the car is from the plate. :giggle:

My mad Larini exhaust system helps in that regards and has made the car faster.

 

I will share these thoughts across the other forums. If you want to watch the update video then it is here.

As always, am happy to answer any questions about the car.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZe9Ru8tXpw

[Beady]

New car day - collected Saturday. Tedious running in period now … love it ! 

[Bibs]

Stunning! Congratulations!! 👌👍

[Evotion]

9 hours ago, Beady said:

New car day - collected Saturday. Tedious running in period now … love it ! 

Lovely!

Given your history with the marque, after 1000 miles with the Emira, I would be very keen to hear your thoughts on the relative strengths and weaknesses.

The Emira really got better and better from Day and certainly after a 2k miles and then again with the Larini exhaust.

I've never known a car that gets better and better like this.

[Bravo73]

On 27/02/2024 at 16:55, Evotion said:

I've never known a car that gets better and better like this.

Maybe because you never owned an Evora? 😉

[Evotion]

No!  Makes sense though. The magic of Lotus.

[Bibs]

[Evotion]

On 17/02/2024 at 23:28, Veloce_Rosso said:

Visited Bell & Colvill a few weeks ago and sat inside the Emira. What a stunning looking car. Lotus have always made pretty cars but the Emira screams "race me!", really purposeful. I guess the running costs & maintenance would astronomical.

First service was £506 as shown in my latest video.

Overall, relative to performance, I believe that is acceptable.

What happens when/if things go wrong in 1 to 3 more years would just be speculation but a longer term Evora owner might be able to shed some light on longer term running costs and what tends to need work.

[MrBlueSky]

My Evora was new in May'21 and no issues whatsoever in the first 3 years. Nearly at 14k.

Servicing costs:

1000 mile - £83

1st Yr- £275

2nd Yr- £465

Due its 3rd year soon so will be interested to see what that is and if any warranty issues identified.

[C8RKH]

My Evora was brand new in April 2018, a sport 410.

Apart from standard servicing costs (as per @MrBlueSky) it has cost me nothing in repairs etc, as nothing has gone wrong with it. It hasn't missed a beat.

However, as the Emira is, according to Lotus, a completely different car to the Evora with hardly any components shared (apart from the engine and gearbox) we can only speculate how the Emira will last. My speculation is that it will do just fine.

[Bibs]

[Bibs]

 

 

[Bibs]

#USA

[Bravo73]

WTF is going on with those wheels?? 🤢

[Al]

Interesting wheels!  Only a mother could love them. Probably paid silly money for them as well!