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Rhodomel
09-21-2010, 01:13 PM
Sigh... Why can't the Nissan Leaf look like this one?

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2010-lotus-elite-concept_100322712_m.jpg

http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1049504_2015-lotus-elite-coupe-to-offer-flywheel-hybrid-option-for-v8
BrianK
09-22-2010, 03:49 PM
Sigh... Why can't the Nissan Leaf look like this one?

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2010-lotus-elite-concept_100322712_m.jpg

http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1049504_2015-lotus-elite-coupe-to-offer-flywheel-hybrid-option-for-v8
I wonder why any car under $100K can't look like this.

Also, FWIW, I don't think the KERS system is really all that "green". Not saying I wouldn't take this car in a heart-beat, but I don't think this is as much a "save the environment" feature as it is a "get out of the corner faster after heavy breaking" feature. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... and give me winning lottery numbers so that I might own my first four seater in the form of a ~600hp Lotus. :)
SlowSRT4
09-22-2010, 10:27 PM
Tesla S is under 100k and looks exactly like that.
BrianK
09-23-2010, 02:20 PM
Tesla S is under 100k and looks exactly like that.
Touché. :)
Tanquen2
09-23-2010, 03:09 PM
Tesla S is under 100k and looks exactly like that.

It may have some similar lines but as cars go it looks nothing like the S. :D

The Lotus looks way sharper, aggressive and stout and I like it but for some reason all mass market cars must be dumbed down, roundy/frumpy.

http://www.theskichannel.com/image/news/20090806_tesla_s1.jpg