First Europa review
09-11-2006, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jml,Sep 11 2006, 02:00 PM
"It uses a 197bhp/200lb ft 2.0-litre turbocharged Vauxhall motor"
Yawn...when will those guys design a real engine ?
Yawn...when will those guys design a real engine ?
09-11-2006, 12:21 PM
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I never liked the styling of the original, and I'm not that fussed about this version either.................looks more like a Proton, than a Lotus.
Roll on the new Espirit I say.
Roll on the new Espirit I say.
09-11-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbadben,Sep 11 2006, 03:57 PM
er, it does pretty bloody well in my car?
maybe the europa is too heavy.. i don't know, i'm not reading the article cos i've not long had my tea and any pics will make me throw! fuggin fugly
09-11-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bigbadben,Sep 11 2006, 11:57 AM
er, it does pretty bloody well in my car?
09-11-2006, 05:20 PM
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I can't see the point in it.
What gap in the market is it trying to fill? Are they trying to steal sales from potential Elise or VX buyers? Or Cayman, Z4 coupe or TT buyers?
It certainly comes no-where near to a Porsche Cayman or an Audi TT in terms of performance, kit, or desirability.
What gap in the market is it trying to fill? Are they trying to steal sales from potential Elise or VX buyers? Or Cayman, Z4 coupe or TT buyers?
It certainly comes no-where near to a Porsche Cayman or an Audi TT in terms of performance, kit, or desirability.
09-11-2006, 11:10 PM
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I was chatting to the guys at my local Lotus d/ship about this. The reason for it is to fill the 30 to 40k bracket but they all want the esprit. Its awesome apparently as they have seen one for real.
This car may not do well
This car may not do well