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Shug
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by Shug » Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:04 pm
Are they just pulling magic numbers out of their bumhole for these? I know they are mega limited, but really?
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Corranga
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by Corranga » Thu Apr 09, 2015 12:48 pm
I guess this is where the series of red and brown seats Lotus were selling on eBay originated from - the mules.
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B12ANR
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by B12ANR » Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:40 pm
Very nice indeed. Not a fan of the engine cover though.
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Lazydonkey
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by Lazydonkey » Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:41 pm
Shug wrote:Are they just pulling magic numbers out of their bumhole for these? I know they are mega limited, but really?
£15k premium for a car that is, on paper, 3 years younger. That's not that bad.
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Ferg
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by Ferg » Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:48 pm
I don't understand why the Evora 400 doesn't look more like this. The one lying about at the Lotus Factory was truly stunning in the flesh.
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ryallm
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by ryallm » Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:54 pm
Looks great, but exclusivity aside, can't see why you would buy one rather than the Evora 400 - more power, better interior etc
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by Dominic » Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:50 pm
ryallm wrote:Looks great, but exclusivity aside, can't see why you would buy one rather than the Evora 400 - more power, better interior etc
If you don't put exclusivity aside, that's why some people would buy one.
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douglasgdmw
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by douglasgdmw » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:07 pm
Is it not just a Masonary bodykit or does it have the increased front track of the GTE show cars (which means a 3 point turn becomes a 20 point turn).
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douglasgdmw
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by douglasgdmw » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:12 pm
douglasgdmw wrote:Is it not just a Masonary bodykit or does it have the increased front track of the GTE show cars (which means a 3 point turn becomes a 20 point turn).
George
Maybe should have read the Pistonheads article
http://www.pistonheads.com/regulars/ph- ... tted/31952 as it explained the differences

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Jam_s160
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by Jam_s160 » Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:03 pm
douglasgdmw wrote:Is it not just a Masonary bodykit or does it have the increased front track of the GTE show cars (which means a 3 point turn becomes a 20 point turn).
George
Many panels are carbon fibre etc... Lovely car and wish I had 100k tO waste
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rossybee
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by rossybee » Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:24 pm
Once you're into the £100k bracket there are some very appealing alternatives tho...
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StiflerMR2
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by StiflerMR2 » Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:57 pm
Just nipped into Lotus Newcastle. The GTE was parked next to an orange Gallardo.
It didn't even get a look in. The GTE is stunning in the flesh. If I had the funds I think I would

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j2 lot
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by j2 lot » Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:15 pm
StiflerMR2 wrote: If I had the funds I think I would

A stunning car to own and a decent investement too. I understand that it may not be that different from the original car to warrant the extra cost but often things are worth more than the sum of their parts.
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