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amazing car

The point about needing to learn the car and to get to know it is spot on. I had the same with my Evora and Elise; once you get to know how both cars drive and need to be driven, they get under your skin and reward in a way I’m yet to get from any other car. The more you drive them the better they get!

Congrats on probably the best review of the Emira that I have seen-describing the nuances of positioning, controls, steering feel and sensory inputs from the car really makes the analysis. As an old guy, the only better-looking Lotus to my eye is an S1 Esprit, preferably in white with tartan trim. The performance level and feel of the Emira, and the fact that it isn't overpowered like current supercars is a positive feature to me. Having 70's level Formula 1 acceleration on the road seems a bit much to me-you need time to enjoy the feel of the acceleration to fully enjoy and tactile response is more important. My 69 Elan has these attributes, and with 150bhp and 1550lbs is fast enough for me. This Verdant Green is the dog's danglers, esp with the tan leather, yellow calipers, and silver wheels and would be my choice of spec. I would say that I am not really used to the idea of an everyday Lotus-they have always been a special occasion car to me! I have subscribed, thanks for sharing. Cheers.

Automatic is better than manual

The Lotus Evija was destroyed recently at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 11th.

looks lower than a stock Emira

Proper car. Proper review.

Great review! Thanks for helping us understand the proportions and describing the size and presence so well.

Very nicely balanced review, finally. Well done.

Great car and a great review. Subscribed!

You were overly soft with the criticisms of this car.

Excellent, measured, insightful review. Verdant Green also provides much understated elegance and smooths those stunning lines. Magnificent!!!

Excellent review Yes Esprit Series 1 is better looking

What’s wrong with Fiat 500s😊

I have exactly the same great car. A pity that I couldn't hear what you were saying

Really enjoyable review and what a great car! Is that intake a factory option?

This is a great review, very well done. I own the exact same colour combination but with all black wheels. Everything you said is spot on. Keep up the great work

Am I right in that the Cayman/Boxster have now been pulled from sale in the UK and Europe as they didn’t meet the post July ‘24 autonomous speed-limiter regulations ? If so, that leaves Lotus with a clear playing field…

The biggest issue that I’ve found owning one is that it’s mostly a point A to point A car for me. I’m afraid to park it anywhere as it attracts too much attention and I’m afraid it will get damaged if left unattended at the grocery store (as previously owned cars of mine have suffered to people sitting on the hood for photos etc). Love driving it, but too paranoid to park it.

What a great review, and the depth of information. I can watch Throttle House for the entertainment, but I’ll watch you to be informed.

Your focal length or aperture shows very well the proportion of the car.

In isolation , the gearbox is exceptional… but in the context of a Porsche, most will fall short. But overall, the analogue nature of this car, IN 2024, is a masterpiece.

Has there ever been a better looking Lotus? Probably not, but the Evija, Elite (type14), Esprit, Eclat are beautiful. I’d say every car they have made with the exception of the Elise S1 and the Evora are very nice looking.

Such a beautiful car

One of the best looking cars available today

dude cool video - but i needed to hear the cold start! keep up the good work dude

I've owned a 2008 650i 6M Coupe for 7 years now. Still runs like the day i bought it.

Best take on what the Emira offers. Looking forward to mine arriving this year. This is man knows cars. Great automotive journalist!

Best automotive journalist on YT by some margin

Great video … captures the excitement of Lotus and the Emira in today’s car world. I’m fortunate to have an Emira in same colour and interior combo with silver wheels for the road and a series 3 yellow Elise cup car for track. I drive bmws for daily cars and the lotus’s are a different bag.

Stunning. Hope it goes to a good home and is looked after for many years to come.

The rear boot lid where the rubber meets sometimes corrodes as water can hold there. Miss my interlagos z4mc

By far best car reviewer on CZcams. He gets cars

Need wooden steering wheels to come back

Great review. Thank you.

That number plate looks familiar essentially the last 3. UVC 🤔

Before the Bruno Sacco design was made public, I saw this Mercedes being tested in southern Portugal without disguise. As a car fanatic, I was floored and knew immediately it was the new SL, and it was going to be a sensation. The most memorable thing I saw on that trip.

Thank fuck for Italians.

Give me the V8

i love my clk350 the 2008 revision upped them to 312 hp :)

Even though the power output is way down on the turbo it makes up for it with the noise these make, the turbos mute the engine noise and these sound the business.

Urgh not a fan of London, but I can see why the video is of this environment. I’d prefer somewhere scenic like Glencoe or Thirlmere in the Lake District.

The 90's Power Broker car!!

They are superb value, especially at classic car auctions

Idk if mentioned, but is not the 996 Carrera 4S AWD?

numb steering? i didn't think so.

You should declare this as Advertisement for a car you are trying to sell. Was wondering how you just drool over the car and make no mention of the numerous and expensive to fix flaws it has. Yes, I drive a E64 650i and love it, but have also spent a fortune fixing everything that is wrong with almost all of them. Unless you know how to fix everything yourself, like I do, and how to use INPA/ISTA, it will bankrupt you. There is a reason why they are cheap and that is very expensive maintenance and repairs. On average parts cost about 2.5x more than for a E46. Way more if it is E63/64 specific and not found in E60/61.

I have olso an 2007 3.0 SI 265 ❤

One of the cars in my collection is an LCI late E63 650. I’ve owned it for 9 years, during which time I’ve covered 60000 miles in it, and it’s been faultless. And, it gets nods, smiles and compliments from other motorists, all the time. The tweaks in the LCI edition were subtle, but worth it, including: An LSD. Wider front valance. All LED rear lights with boot-lid brake light. Silver surrounds on the inside of the headlights. LED front indicators. Upgraded climate controls. Digital gear lever. I recently took it to a BMW dealer for the new battery connection as part of the global recall. Not less than three different BMW staff told me that I should hang onto it at all costs because it would very soon be recognised as a classic. Indeed, there are already only a handful of these left. On the V10 discussion… there is no doubt at all that the V10 engine was a work of mechanised art. But… it was a racing car engine that had been adapted for the road. ‘So what?’ some people might say… Well, the 650 was always intended to be a GT car, not a race car… it was intended to cross continents smoothly and effortlessly. And, for that, you need torque… lots of it… low down. So, here’s the thing… the torque figures of the V10 and the V8 were near identical (only about 10 ft/lbs different), but the BIG difference was WHERE that max torque figure was achieved…. It was a 4200rpm on the V10, which is great for the racetrack. But on the V8, max torque is at…. Wait for it…. 2000rpm, which is precisely where you need it to be in a GT car.

I have had 3 of these cars and still own a 1988 2.0 16V 4WS. Great cars and mine still makes me smile every time I get into it