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Topic: Possible bad news for our Lotus Elise fans ...
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whealy Prowler Junkie Posts: 1360 From: Carmel, IN USA Registered: APR 2002
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posted 10-27-2003 07:48 PM
Lotus seeks exemption from U.S. safety rules WASHINGTON -- Group Lotus PLC wants a three-year exemption from some U.S. safety standards so that it can bring its four-cylinder mid-engine Elise to the United States next year.
Lotus says it has spent $27 million to make the Elise meet U.S. regulations but cannot afford further changes for headlight and bumper standards. It says that a newly engineered Elise, due in 2006, would meet all standards.
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SuperKat Prowler Junkie Posts: 2221 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: NOV 2001
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posted 10-28-2003 06:43 AM
A friend of mine is working on the HQ building for Lotus USA and has one on order. I'm told that this is an excemption on the front bumpers. Looking forward to seeing the thing in person; it's fast. Gordon
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Richard Jackson Prowler Junkie Posts: 1417 From: Fairfield, Ohio Registered: JUL 2000
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posted 10-28-2003 08:16 PM
Smaller than a Miata, 0-60 4.8, 1/4 in 12 flat. $39,999, 3000 to be sold the first year.Richard
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Hollywood Prowler Junkie Posts: 543 From: Riverview, FL Registered: FEB 2002
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posted 10-29-2003 03:25 AM
im on the list------------------ 2000 Toyota Celica GTS (For sale) 1999 Plymouth Prowler (For sale) 2004 Lotus Elise (Coming Soon! 6 more months!!!)
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DR PROWLER Prowler Junkie Posts: 4079 From: TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA Registered: JUL 2002
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posted 10-29-2003 09:43 AM
Having seen pictures and write ups,I think this will be one car that I would certainly consider getting!
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