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Aug 25, 2021 | 07:01 AM

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Headchef

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From: Halfmoon, NY

Aug 25, 2021 | 07:18 AM

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robb

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Speaking of Corvette and Lotus the C4 ZR1 engine was designed by Lotus. It was an all aluminum 5.7 liter with dual overhead cams and 4 valves per cylinder. It wasn't built by Lotus, it was built by Mercury Marine's MerCruiser Division. Quite the collaboration.

Aug 25, 2021 | 08:23 AM

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Scooterboy

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It has a very nice sound! I approve.

Aug 25, 2021 | 09:18 AM

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Len44

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Looks like a darn nice vehicle. Will be one to follow when introduced, for sure.

Aug 25, 2021 | 09:35 AM

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Honda 367

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Originally Posted by Headchef

Yes Dave it is very different. I'm not at all a doomsday type of guy but I'm now 72 and time is getting shorter when I'll be able to really utilize and enjoy an exciting toy. Right now ingress and egress are not a problem- who knows for how long? I also think this car may hold value and possibly increase due to scarcity. They are saying that it will be Lotus's last internal combustion car.

If you really like Emira, you should drive it when it first comes out. If you don't like it, I am sure you can unload it very quickly without any difficulty. It may be selling like hotcakes. Even if you drive it for couple of years and enjoy it, no foul, no harm.

Aug 25, 2021 | 10:36 AM

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NNY S2k

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From: Plattsburgh, NY

Dave, when you get it you'll have to drive it up here to Plattsburgh so I can see it in person.
Levi

Aug 25, 2021 | 11:24 AM

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S2KRAY

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Originally Posted by Honda 367

If I were to choose between Corvette and this one, I will take this over Corvette any day. It is a beautiful car, very well executed.

I I drove a friends C8. For what you pay for the Lotus you could get a well equipped C8 that’s easier to get in and out of. The Lotus is awesome so it comes down to what you want.

Aug 25, 2021 | 12:35 PM

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boltonblue

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Originally Posted by boltonblue

I still want a Europa. JPS special thank you.
but this would do.

it was really hard to let this go by,
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...ign=2021-08-25

cuz i know a guy in Delaware with a busted up one.

Aug 25, 2021 | 01:50 PM

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dlq04

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Originally Posted by S2KRAY

I I drove a friends C8. For what you pay for the Lotus you could get a well equipped C8 that’s easier to get in and out of. The Lotus is awesome so it comes down to what you want.

I didn't find any thing easy about getting out of a C8 rag top. At my age I can fall into most any car except maybe NASCAR but getting out can be an issue. I stayed around and actually helped people out of the C8 who wanted to try it on for size. As a tin-top I suspect I would need help getting out of the new Lotus as well.