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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:24 PM
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New Lotus!
Some info and pics are finally out for the new Lotus Europa.

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/europa/index.php
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:26 PM
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reminds me of the 8 somehow
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:29 PM
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I like it. 5.5 0-60 seems a little high for 2200lbs and 200hp/194lb-ft though. I'd say closer to 5 flat
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:32 PM
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reminds me of the 8 somehow
Yes me too not sure why either, looks nice. Looks,fast and a much imporved smoother design.
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:36 PM
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryManiac
reminds me of the 8 somehow

I wondered how long it would take. Wow, a whole two minutes! May be a forum record.....somehow.
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:47 PM
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Man everything looks like an 8 when its posted here! It looks to me more like a cross between a Ferrari and a Porsche, with a little Elise thrown in.
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Old 12-07-2005 | 11:57 PM
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It's funny that there aren't any plans to bring the car to the US since the Elise has greatly rebuilt Lotus's status here in the states. I like the styling of this car much better than the Elise (mk 2 that is).
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Old 12-08-2005 | 12:23 AM
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Yes me too not sure why either, looks nice. Looks,fast and a much imporved smoother design.
Maybe because it has 4 wheels, a windshield, a steering wheel, and an engine?
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Old 12-08-2005 | 12:26 AM
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The shape of the headlight looks like that of an 04 rsx.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 08:31 AM
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they do have a v8 espirit in the works...
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Old 12-08-2005 | 08:34 AM
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It looks pretty good...but nothing very special in my opinion...
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Old 12-08-2005 | 09:00 AM
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I like it. It doesn't remind me of an 8, maybe a classier MR2.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Maybe because it has 4 wheels, a windshield, a steering wheel, and an engine?

haha! yeah, i'm not sure why on earth it would remind anyone of an 8, except for the fact that it looks like a car.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 10:11 AM
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What's up with all these car manufacturers copying our RX-8s?! I think Mazda should sue each and every company that brings out a new model for downright mimicing our fantastic car.
















I was being sarcastic.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 11:20 AM
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i dont like it..to me, it doesn't look like an 8 at all. looks like the latest mr2
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Old 12-08-2005 | 01:28 PM
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im not feeling it
I have never been a lotus fan
the headlights look like a acura rsx
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Old 12-08-2005 | 01:50 PM
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looks pretty sweet to me, cost too much though.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 02:03 PM
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RSX Headlights...meh

Elise > that
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Old 12-08-2005 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
im not feeling it
I have never been a lotus fan
the headlights look like a acura rsx
But you were a Civic fan? Who the hell says I've never been a Lotus fan, certainly not someone that has ever driven one...
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Old 12-08-2005 | 03:49 PM
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I'm trying to like the looks. I really am. I think I need to see it in a colour that's not so crappy. Can't argue with the performance though, and the weight. .

Here are some more pics.
Attached Thumbnails New Lotus!-2006_lotus_europa_6.jpg   New Lotus!-2006_lotus_europa_4.jpg   New Lotus!-2006_lotus_europa_3.jpg   New Lotus!-2006_lotus_europa_2.jpg   New Lotus!-2006_lotus_europa_1.jpg  

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Old 12-08-2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
I'm trying to like the looks. I really am. I .
I know what you mean... I want to want it... but its just not happening.... prolly because its too busy looking
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Old 12-08-2005 | 04:12 PM
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It looks like a Fiero GT, MRS, and the Dodge Stealth had a threesome and this is the lovechild.



Wait, no, it looks like an RX-8.
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Old 12-08-2005 | 04:21 PM
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looks like a mix of a crossfire and a MRS
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Old 12-08-2005 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikelikes2drive
looks like a mix of a crossfire and a MRS
Must... resist...
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