Lotus Eagle revealed

Trick · 16 Jul 2008 at 00:12

I think it looks bloody brilliant but then I'm somewhat biased!

Clarkey · 16 Jul 2008 at 00:19

Well now I can see it I suppose it isn't bad. However it does just look like an elise re-hash. Front looks the same, rear looks the same, windscreen/frame looks identical, just a little bit of garnish in the middle.

Where does the engine go then, i'm struggling to think of how there is space in there when the back seats are where the engine is supposed to go.

Cupra · 16 Jul 2008 at 01:10

this is a family forum and that is just sex

Akira · 16 Jul 2008 at 01:34

Cupra said:
this is a family forum and that is just sex

No, the Elise was sex. That's derivative and uninspired desperation.

siztenboots · 16 Jul 2008 at 08:47

Bit of Barry Manilow thing going on at the front

Flibster · 16 Jul 2008 at 10:55

Not bad.

Wish they made the M250 instead though.

FrankJH · 16 Jul 2008 at 11:26

Dont like it myself - looks like an Elise with a roof tarted up

Dogbreath · 16 Jul 2008 at 12:48

Akira said:
No, the Elise was sex. That's derivative and uninspired desperation.

If someone wants an Elise but needs some semblance of rear seating then this car would seem to fit the bill perfectly. Why is it desperation? They've obviously seen a market for the car (assuming it's going to be made).

Trick · 16 Jul 2008 at 12:56

New pictures:

Phate · 16 Jul 2008 at 12:59

Blimey! a lotus WITH a dashboard

In green it looks more like a grinning child than ever!

Looks awesome though :cool:

G_D · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:15

Phate said:
Blimey! a lotus WITH a dashboard

Yeah that is an impressive interior for lotus, looks very smart.

Cybershot · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:16

I really like it

Booner! · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:24

I would have one, though I would have to change the wing mirrors...they don't suit the car?

Dreadi · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:28

andi said:
I like that, got a koenigsegg look to it

Edit: Actually it looks nothing like a Koenigsegg but for some reason it really does remind me of one..

First thing i thought was elise and lambo in one for some reason

Phate · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:30

G_D said:
Yeah that is an impressive interior for lotus, looks very smart.

Agreed

Irish_Tom · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:32

Looks to me like the lovechild between a Ferrari and an Aston.

NICE!

Panzer

oli collett · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:36

I think it looks great! I can see myself looking at one in a few years

Trick · 16 Jul 2008 at 13:42

Here's the link to the Autocar article, including more piccies:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Lotus-Concepts/233975/

NathanE · 16 Jul 2008 at 16:43

Akira said:
No, the Elise was sex. That's derivative and uninspired desperation.

It's a whole new chassis and car. It's certainly not a derivative or rehash like the Europa was...

The press picture doing the rounds is not great. It is a bad angle with poor lighting. If you take a look at some of the better pictures the car looks far better. There is a picture from the rear quarter in Autocar that would actually get you banned here because it is pornographic

kaiowas · 16 Jul 2008 at 17:37

Saw it in the flesh last week, looks very nice and I was quite impressed by the interior although I couldn't get close enough to get a feel for how well put together it is.

Might be a few more pics leaking out this week as I believe the dealers got to see it today then the proper launch is at the motor show on the 22nd.