Photo of "Eagle" PROJECT officially released today.

[Johnsean]

Lotus have released the first official pictures of the "Eagle" today.
http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/225138/lotus_eagle.html
The styling reminds me of the previously canceled M250.
What do you think?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/graphics/2004/07/13/lotus14a.jpg

[WayneB]

I find it odd that all these sources are claiming they are "official" images of the car, when Lotus doesnt even have any photos of it on there own website!:ohmy:

Surely Lotus would have sent images to Lotus Buzz in the same method as before (like the Lotus Eco shots)

Adds a bit of credence to the rumour that the photos were unofficialy leaked by a disgruntled insider ahead of time, and the company hastily got a Lotus supporting forum owner to bung up some better photos on the hurry up.

Has kinda taken the wind out of MJK's planned grand unveiling at the London Motor Show nextweek hasnt it?:(

Is the countdown clock still working?:huh:

Seems to be!http://www.facelesspeople.com/default.aspx

[RoadDad]

I find it odd that all these sources are claiming they are "official" images of the car, when Lotus doesnt even have any photos of it on there own website!:ohmy:

Surely Lotus would have sent images to Lotus Buzz in the same method as before (like the Lotus Eco shots)

Adds a bit of credence to the rumour that the photos were unofficialy leaked by a disgruntled insider ahead of time, and the company hastily got a Lotus supporting forum owner to bung up some better photos on the hurry up.

Has kinda taken the wind out of MJK's planned grand unveiling at the London Motor Show nextweek hasnt it?:(

Is the countdown clock still working?:huh:

Seems to be!http://www.facelesspeople.com/default.aspx

The picture in the evo.co.uk link in the OP is the same one that Lotus sent to me directly in the press release.

[WayneB]

I guess all my far fetched conspiracy theorys just got thrown out of the window!:lol:

Should I turn out all the lights when I leave, Martin?

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f170/85956d1216233912-first-official-photo-eagle-dev-team.jpg

[clockwork]

It must look better in the flesh,but have a look at the Korean company Oulin motors new Spirra,much as it pains me it looks a nicer bit of kit and has more go,hopefully it handles like a Tuk-Tuk else we could be in deep doo-doo.Clockwork :)

[Brian Skeoch]

the Eagle Project looks great.I just wished people would called it the Project Eagle.

sure is a nice car./

[WayneB]

It must look better in the flesh,but have a look at the Korean company Oulin motors new Spirra,much as it pains me it looks a nicer bit of kit and has more go,hopefully it handles like a Tuk-Tuk else we could be in deep doo-doo.Clockwork :)

I will give the Spirra a miss, thank you very much.:thumbdown:

http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/motorshows/seoul2005/03-large/Proto-Motors-Spirra.jpg

[clockwork]

That is an ugly thing,the front end is like a typical Korean 4 by 4,BUT,that is not the Spirra I was referring to and its my fault Im not computer literate,try looking for 2008 Spirra S,there are some pics on Motor Trend and some specs.Clockwork :)

[jimmybondi]

The girls are nice, but the design of the Spirra looks boring to me...sorry!
http://www.thetycho.com/beijing2008/spirra/spirra_2.jpg

[WayneB]

The S is a bit better ,and its tail is better looking than the eagle, but I still dont like it.(on the whole):(

http://www.thetycho.com/beijing2008/spirra/spirra_3.jpg

Looks like Spirra's company logo had a couple of influences!

http://www.autoblog.com/media/2006/03/PROTON_LOGO2.jpg

http://www.xxxbodykits.com.au/kitpics/holden_logo.jpg

[clockwork]

Sorry,not trying to hi-jack this thread,just pointing out some of the oddball things out there,that Lotus are up against in the small volume market,they only intend to build 300 a year of the Spirra but! it is a lot quicker than the Lotus and with 600bhp it should be!the styling is a bit quirky but to arrive at this point with cars out there(u-tube)they have done very well for a new venture,but no not for me either,four point harnesses give me the heeby-geebies,Clockwork :) NURSE NUUUURSE

[Martin]

Yeah but how much do they want for the spirra?

[clockwork]

$100,000,probably more for the twin turbo option.Clockwork :ohmy:

[BCST]

I am really liking this all new Lotus! And the interior is fantastic! I think I will like it even more once I can see one in person, in the flesh. I think others will think it looks better as well in real life.

[Martin]

I agree, the more I look at it the more I like it!

[Mark B.]

Here's a pic of the front of the Eagle / Evora / Exira?

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/mark_88_turbo/Eagle_Front.jpg

[Mark B.]

It's offically called the Lotus Evora. http://www.lotusevora.com/

Watched the Motorshow launch of the Evora at www.facelesspeople.com. (Cheers to Bibs for sorting that). MJK did a good speech and it all went well :).

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/mark_88_turbo/23.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/mark_88_turbo/24.jpg

[Brian Skeoch]

I love it.

[WayneB]

It all looks good to me (and the car):mf_dribble:

So its named after a city in Portugal?

[GregWO]

Me too!!! I really see a great looking sports car. Well done Lotus!

[Autocross7]

I am sorry, I was distracted a bit by the "girls" on the left...:ohmy:

Oh, the car looks good to me too!:thumbup: Glad to see it appears to have a real clutch option!

However, to be a plus 2... there is not 1 photo I can find that shows the rear seating at all?
Cameron