Mid-engine? Rear Wheel Drive? Manual Transmission? Meet the 2023 Lotus Emira

Mid-engine? Rear Wheel Drive? Manual Transmission? Meet the 2023 Lotus Emira - Jay Leno's Garage

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10 ай бұрын

The 2023 Lotus Emira is EVERYTHING Jay loves in a modern car. It's a mid-engine with rear-wheel drive, and the best part, it has a manual transmission! The kind folks at Lotus let Jay take the Emira for a quick spin through the canyons, and it was a heck of a lot of fun! Stay tuned until 20:54 to watch some bonus footage of Ben Collins (The Stig from Top Gear) using a Lotus Evora to outrun and outgun a helicopter "piloted" by Jay!
Can you even drive a manual transmission? Let us know in the comments.
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@Farney-gy1qo 10 ай бұрын

I am part of the team that machines the gearbox casings as well as many bespoke components at Lotus. I am very proud of the work I do, and very proud to be part of the Lotus company.

@stinkothestooleater4490 8 ай бұрын

If this is true, I gotta say, what you've done here is incredible. It's the drivers car that the BRZ is. It's the beauty that Ferrari is. It's the price of the corvette. Its the reliability of Toyota (assuming). It's all the best parts of all the cars I like the most. I'll have to buy a used one in 10-20 years since I doubt they'll still be produced and I haven't finished college, but what you've done for those who can afford it now, is incredible

@pashahillyard8763 8 ай бұрын

@@stinkothestooleater4490 Don't speak limits on yourself into existence like that 🫂 In today's world, a job is not enough on its own to survive. Financially (and otherwise) learn your own path! Dream big, set goals for yourself and (the hardest part) make real commitments to them! Don't shoot yourself in the foot by convincing yourself, e.g., that you can't buy a new Emira one day. I won't lie and say "it's easy," cause that's not true at all. But if you start from your end goal and work your way backwards, and stay committed until the end, I promise you really can do anything!

@choochtech 8 ай бұрын

Tell them to not go to all electric, no one wants an electric sports car.

@TeachAManToAngle 8 ай бұрын

@@choochtechI do. Immediate torque. They are quick!

@johnstevenson1709 7 ай бұрын

Yes but lots of people either rent these for a special day or own other cars and use this for a fun weekend drive

@brunobagofdonuts9304 10 ай бұрын

Much better when Jay goes solo, not having a shot-gun rider trying to sell the car.😏

@danapeck5382 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@-PLAYER0NE- 10 ай бұрын

I’m always excited when i see that he’s alone.

@Grom-rl8bm 10 ай бұрын

Yup, I tend to skip most of the non-solo eps

@spyderMN 10 ай бұрын

Same, I love when he loves a car and THAT is the reason I like watching Jay with a car.

@Tommyjet18 10 ай бұрын

Less human weight = more fun

@scottimusgarrett15 10 ай бұрын

In my mind, this is the perfect sports car. Gorgeous styling, great interior (finally!), and the incredible reliability of a Toyota! Great sounds, great looks, great handling...What more could you ask for? Thanks for another great episode, Jay and crew! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

@kokoboarder 10 ай бұрын

An absolutely gorgeous car!

@scottimusgarrett15 10 ай бұрын

@Landon-si5xc sorry, I'm a pastafarian.

@vali69 9 ай бұрын

@@Landon-si5xcdid you not read about him being a pedo tho?

@vali69 9 ай бұрын

@@Landon-si5xc if he's such a good guy, he wouldn't care about what people thought of him and instead cared of how they behaved and how kind they were to those around them during their life. You're brainwashed to believe in an evil being, as all other religions do.

@jamesrobinson7732 9 ай бұрын

I'd still rather just mod out an Elise or Exige. This thing is like 50% heavier lol

@Yourmission9 10 ай бұрын

Lotus knocked it out of the park with the Emira, a truly beautiful car

@burgerdog981 10 ай бұрын

This has to be one of the best sounding v6 engines around right now.

@jcnyr7912 10 ай бұрын

it does sound amazing but I still think this one is best kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8eCetqltp_Yd2Q.html&index

@ransom3057 10 ай бұрын

I'd argue the ferrari 296 is the best but this is definitely the best at the ~100k price point

@heathcliffe8446 10 ай бұрын

I agree. Very British exhaust note.

@jeffk464 10 ай бұрын

I'd take a Toyota engine over a Ferrari engine all day long. I like sports cars that run and require maintenance like a Toyota Camry. Thats a pretty small club, maybe includes the new Supra.

@TheChimples 10 ай бұрын

Really? It sounds terrible to me. Just loud for the sake of being loud.

@Epiha 10 ай бұрын

I love how Jay has resources to buy any car he likes yet is smitten by car makers who produce incredibly equipped and well handling vehicles that other brands charge considerably more or surpasses vehicles of equal value. Jay has wealth but is more taken by value and offerings over brand and hype.

@anthonypaterson7066 10 ай бұрын

Not all cars on Jay's show are his. But he has a fantastic collection.

@Epiha 10 ай бұрын

Yes it's awesome. I've been a subscriber for over 10 years. Unfortunately I'm a terrible writer and failed to explain how much I appreciate Jay's admiration lower priced vehicles that have equal or better performance and comfort than higher end vehicles.@@anthonypaterson7066

@oi32df 9 ай бұрын

@Landon-si5xc...and let's all pray for lost people like you on yt . amen .

@squidikka 9 ай бұрын

@@oi32df Lol, you're both lost.

@Electronica27 6 ай бұрын

Hence why he doesn't own any Ferrari's (they did make some really nice cars but they belong in a museum not in a collection to be fair)

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 10 ай бұрын

This was like one of Jay's pandemic episodes! Simple, basic, just Jay. Love it!

@JonathanLittle001 9 ай бұрын

I noticed that too

@tylernewton7217 10 ай бұрын

LOL! At 2:21 I was whining out loud about this being the last gas powered Lotus, and Jay perfectly cuts me off with “I know, I know! But let’s enjoy it while we can.” He really knows his audience!!

@greenneon7314 9 ай бұрын

I highly doubt Lotus is telling the truth about this, most big automakers are saying stuff like that to sell and promote their new EVs while funneling money into hydrogen tech for future combustion engines. EVs are not the future we are constantly told to believe.

@rickhunter6513 4 ай бұрын

@@greenneon7314I live in Chicago and this weekend was negative temps. EV’s we’re dead everywhere. Future my a$$

@chrisd924 10 ай бұрын

I love to see Jay smile and act like a teenager when he likes the car... true honesty is so refreshing when new cars are being reviewed these days.

@jimmime 10 ай бұрын

When you see that smile on Jay's face, you know this car is great!

@Android-vk8yh 10 ай бұрын

There's something about Jay smiling brightens up my whole day and being British seeing him love a lotus makes me proud 💙

@Rabbit086 10 ай бұрын

jay's chill style paired with the superb production value is what makes these videos so good

@sandymcvicar2325 10 ай бұрын

Having rescued a 1970 Lotus I know how much fun a light car is. My Europa weighs in at 1400 Lbs! As Colin Chapman said " A high horsepower car is fast in a straight line, a light car is fast every where else."

@craigcolavito5606 10 ай бұрын

I had a 1972! I was so in love with that car!

@jamesdellaneve9005 10 ай бұрын

Cool

@Joe-hz1nw 10 ай бұрын

There is a really cool video online of old school car racing. Big American V-8’s on the straights passing minis, etc. then getting passed in the corners by the British sports cars.

@mescko 10 ай бұрын

@@Joe-hz1nw At a vintage race one time I took great delight in watching a Lotus 26R run and hide from a gaggle of GT350's.

@williamsporing1500 10 ай бұрын

I had a Europa back in the mid 70’s. It was a blast to drive!

@alexm6340 10 ай бұрын

Regarding the manual gearbox, obviously an MX 5 is not the same league as this but when I bought my MX 5 in 2021 they said 50% of all new MX 5 were selected as manuals which is nice to hear because even if it's not a performance car, it is a drivers car.

@Jabber-ig3iw 10 ай бұрын

That’s probably near to 100% in the UK,

@ArtVandelayOfficial 10 ай бұрын

The ND Miata is better than this British junk

@1991pony 10 ай бұрын

Jay mentioned that Corvette has a manual gearbox. Uh, no. Maybe if you get a used one.

@kajex1rc351 10 ай бұрын

Yes, Jay routinely sidesteps Japanese makes which is a huge blindspot! Maybe its a generational thing, or those cheezy F&F movie sequels.

@CARandDRONE 10 ай бұрын

Yeah Jay ya’ missed quite a few…but the point was still accurate

@TheDejakal 10 ай бұрын

Jay's knowledge of cars just can't be beat.

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 10 ай бұрын

I'm still chuckling over his diagnosing the loose primer cup a few weeks ago.

@derjoh1986 10 ай бұрын

400hp is still a lot for a street car . 400hp should be plenty in this car!

@theredphoenix07gaming 10 ай бұрын

If it had old school gauges it would be perfect for me.

@thesteelrodent1796 10 ай бұрын

they should make it an option. It's not even a good looking display, completely clashes with the style of the car

@Epik-hm8ws 10 ай бұрын

Believe it or not. 5 Gauges costs more than one screen. Would love analog gauges as well but I am not a potential buyer. A display option picturing classic gauges would be a good start/compromise for enthusiast buyers.

@nelsdale1137 10 ай бұрын

You know, great point that I didn’t really think about before you mentioned it! I think I agree now!

@septembersurprise5178 10 ай бұрын

Completely agree. Was recently looking at an BMW M2, the gauges were , in my opinion, hideous and a "hard read". Which translated into a no sale. You have to look at that c**p whilst driving an otherwise fun car.

@NorthernChev 10 ай бұрын

Some old Smith's

@DouglasJMark 10 ай бұрын

Being born in 1960 and loving cars, you’re so right that Lotus was renown as great-handling, rare cars in my neck of the woods. But, even as a teenager, I wondered how I could squeeze into one! Now, this one looks perfect. Thanks Jay and your crew. Lotsa love to all from Toronto ❤❤❤ PS Mice to see you must have 8 more lives to go!

@Brascofarian 10 ай бұрын

People don't understand what is special about Lotus steering until they drive one. It's the most engaging thing about any car and it's why any Lotus is so beloved by gear heads.

@ThePikmin18 10 ай бұрын

Yeah I had no idea until I bought my Elise, then I understood it

@kylesampson3174 10 ай бұрын

I never really understood Lotus hype, and then I bought an Evora. It's hard to put into words how great they are.

@Westcoastrocksduh 5 ай бұрын

Isn’t that because it’s still hydronic vs electronic?

@JAYWAL 2 ай бұрын

@@Westcoastrocksduh hydraulic steering yes

@user-dm4lc4ln4h 10 ай бұрын

Man, I treasure you Jay. Please no more "burn and crash" diets! Glad you're good. I'm a working man of modest means and it's so cool having you share your ridiculous collection of cars and loaners with us. My first car was a '65 Corvair Monza so of course I'm stoked by your appreciation of those vehicles but your honestly and genuine enthusiasm for all things engines is infectious. I met you once at Balboa Park in Van Nuys, you were driving one of your steam cars (can't remember which one), it was malfunctioning and you pulled off into a parking lot. You were gracious and kind enough to pose for a picture with my friend even though I know your mind was on the vehicle. You're a real touchstone and an American icon. Stay safe and thank you for all you do. I love it.

@sresto7943 10 ай бұрын

British B roads are where Lotus always excels, light and not too much power, if you have more power your in a field way to quickly, the Emira is just stunning.

@Android-vk8yh 10 ай бұрын

Very true,I have a old Civic Type R it suits. B roads to perfection. A Good handling manual car around 200 BHP is what you need. Just mind the rubbish British potholes 😂

@plane_guy6051 8 ай бұрын

The small British cars are what inspired Shelby to build the 289 Cobra and they supposedly handle great.

@GyrefalconArgenteus 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this Jay! Seeing a modern sports car bring back the classic loved manual and keeping it simple means someone out there still understands us. It was wonderful to ride along with you in such a nice Lotus!

@michelfortier9563 10 ай бұрын

I ordered a 2023 LT1 Camaro with a manual. Kept it simple. I just love that pushrod motor. Cold starts gives you such a nice rumble. Massive low end torque. Excellent car for an average guy like me. If I could afford it, I'd buy this car but I guess I'll just keep smiling every time I get into my LT1.

@clhagy 10 ай бұрын

Preach Jay! A manual transmission for a sports car is the only way to go.

@bindingcurve 10 ай бұрын

Too bad most people do not buy them. I drive manual cars, but I don't expect others to as well.

@blueazure9658 10 ай бұрын

Hell yeah.

@santyclause8034 9 ай бұрын

@@blueazure9658ditto

@cbotten106 3 ай бұрын

Prediction: Most will take the Mercedes turbo 4 and the auto on this car. Time will tell.

@lSgtPepperl 10 ай бұрын

I like how the subtitles say "music" when it's just the exhaust sound of the car. Good job subtitle bot, good job...

@papasmodelcarroom8450 10 ай бұрын

The guy has a bunch of really high performance cars I mean really HIGH PERFORMANCE cars and he's drove a bunch of high performance cars over the years and he stills giggles when ever he gets behind the wheel of one. A true car guy. Love the guy.

@jeffrykopis5468 10 ай бұрын

"he's DRIVEN", not drove.

@trevorsutherland5263 10 ай бұрын

In 2004, I bought my dream car: a 1991 NSX manual with 62000 miles. It cost me $30K and I flew one way from Dallas to Denver and drove it back. No one knew what it was; my insurance agent (State Farm) did not show it in his database so had to take photos of it to insure it. That's how much of a sales failure the car was in 1991. I sold mine 4 years later for $28K to a guy who drove up in a 1994 Lotus Esprit. I drove his car while he drove mine. 🙂 Of course he bought mine. Now, it is a legend and I could not even afford to buy my old car back if I wanted it. LOL.

@keltecdan Ай бұрын

Dallas to Denver is an awesome trip. It sucks knowing that we can’t buy back the things we love because of inflated prices. Reminds me of my Rolex gmt master 2 that I bought for $4500 and now I can’t get one for under $9k.

@Alex-de8kd 10 ай бұрын

Love Jay’s and Hagerty’s channels on KZfaq. The right balance of entertainment and expertise talk.

@fhowland 10 ай бұрын

Agree!

@mrm1885 10 ай бұрын

Nothing's like some good expertise talk

@rescyn1190 10 ай бұрын

Add Harry's Garage to your list. Harry Metcalfe, founder of Evo magazine, farmer, friend of Clarkson's. The UK version of this channel in many ways. Not quite the extensive collection of course!

@2-old-Forthischet 10 ай бұрын

I can imagine driving that. My son had a supercharged 1991 NSX with 400hp. It was crazy.

@Fluterra 10 ай бұрын

Great way to destroy value - the NSX didn’t need a supercharger. It’s like putting lipstick on Mona Lisa.

@ryanpeterthethirdarmstrong5217 10 ай бұрын

@@Fluterra why would you get a car to maintain value if you own it do what you want and also the old nsx is slow by today’s standards.

@Boyko1996 10 ай бұрын

@@Fluterra great way to cry about it x What car NEEDS a supercharger exactly?

@DocWolph 10 ай бұрын

The G1 NSX always gave me the impression of a car that was so thoroughly designed and tuned as to be almost impossible for an uninformed professional to tune the car and NOT screw it up. So it being "Crazy" is no surprise.

@DQ-su6qf 10 ай бұрын

The NSX was offered with the option of a Comptech Supercharger from the dealer..I decided to keep my 95 NA but I know a lot of guys who love theirs Supercharged…

@jamesgannon8914 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love Jays' garage; there is no obnoxious music and no rush.

@cpj83 24 күн бұрын

I stopped by our Lotus dealer to shoot a pic of the Indy show car. The place had a LOT of Emiras. I fell in love with them. I’m a sports car guy from way back and the Emira is a beautiful modern sports car.

@formula1fancolorado632 10 сағат бұрын

Miata has a manual. Jay, you are hands down the best. A total honor to watch your videos sir.

@senseofstile 10 ай бұрын

"All the power on the street...." I had a Porsche 912e from 1999 - 2015. I drove it a lot. Yep, I was using all the power on the street. I sold it with 250k + miles on it. Great video Jay. The car seems fantastic.

@erikberg1623 10 ай бұрын

The current model MX-5 is available with a manual. I can stay up with our sports car club’s cars without much effort. Great fun for the money

@malcolmar 10 ай бұрын

Well done Jay! I am so glad you where able to drive this car and your words are on point. I have been watching the development of this car for a while and it is one of my dream cars. I hope to have one, one day. Thanks again.

@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife 10 ай бұрын

That’s why I love my C6 Z06. 3100lbs 505hp manual only. Blue collar special!!

@scottdiamond7133 10 ай бұрын

Corvette doesn't offer a stick shift anymore Jay, you know that.

@jeffleach2668 10 ай бұрын

Surprised how far I had to scroll down to see this correction. Bought a C7 last summer with the 7 speed manual.

@subnegro4946 10 ай бұрын

Best sounding V6 I've ever heard on a production car with no aftermarket exhaust.

@Jabber-ig3iw 10 ай бұрын

I’m mean it’s nice, but it’s no Busso

@geriatricmotorcars9516 9 ай бұрын

@@Jabber-ig3iw you omitted the F Type Jaaag

@edmi4816 10 ай бұрын

This is really a gorgeous looking Lotus, very sophisticated and it sounds greeeeeeaat !!!! Well done LOTUS!!! 👏👏👏

@russellhammond4373 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your review. The days of manual gearboxes are nearly over with the electrification of cars. It is great that you are having fun with that gearbox.

@TheRealCCSmith 10 ай бұрын

The Nissan Z still offers a manual transmission ❤... gotta have that third pedal on a sports car.

@aliadnanchowdhury9129 10 ай бұрын

Timeless design ❤

@Johnem-Love 10 ай бұрын

Half expecting to hear ‘On Days Like These’ by Matt Munro humming in the background, seeing our Mr Leno enjoying the Lotus so much 🤓❤️

@OMGWTFLOLSMH 5 ай бұрын

Best looking Lotus, ever. IMO.

@stiftungwarentest9636 10 ай бұрын

A new video from you is always a good video, even more so when it's a premiere about a Lotus! Looking forward to it, see you there!

@BunyipToldMe 10 ай бұрын

I'm 6'4" and even I'm impressed!

@andreasschneider4756 10 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for this since your Evora video!

@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow 9 ай бұрын

0-60 in 4.2 seconds...pretty sweet Jay!!

@recordman555 10 ай бұрын

Makes me wish Toyota would bring back the MR2 Spyder - with a V6.

@Xeonerable 10 ай бұрын

Would just be another bimmer abomination sadly.

@Rodolfo_Ramos 10 ай бұрын

@@Xeonerable Hmmmm not really, because BMW doesn't have a midship platform, nor has the drive to make one at the moment (because they fumbled TWICE on that). They would either ask VW Group or Lotus to help them make a midship platform, so then they would make a mid-engine car. And that if Toyota wants to make such a thing, because they are barely motivating themselves to make a sporty car - hence the collabs to make sports cars (mainly to cut corners) and making sports versions of their regular cars (because it's cheaper to make those by yourself)

@alicekim7351 10 ай бұрын

@@XeonerableWhy would they use BMW when the V6 Emira uses a Toyota engine

@eddieg6436 10 ай бұрын

…..I WOULD LOVE A NEW MR2!!!!

@philarends7555 10 ай бұрын

MR2 is coming as a hybrid or electric 2025ish

@grasynedwards 10 ай бұрын

The new corvette not offering a manual is a sin

@InHypnoticTrance 10 ай бұрын

I have a C8 Stingray and I used to have a C6 Z06 and I don’t miss it at all. The dual clutch on the new car is amazing. You can operate it in full manual mode or let it do all the work. I run my car to the limit at track and autocross. The car is a monster at the limit and then with a push of the button it can be as tame and quiet as a BMW on the drive home. It’s the best of all worlds.

@melvinburwell8202 10 ай бұрын

People can't drive manuals any more. SUVs have ruined the world.😢

@Noneofyourbusiness2000 10 ай бұрын

@@InHypnoticTrance you're maxi pads were probably getting bunched up with all of the shifting.

@melvinburwell8202 10 ай бұрын

Unusual hood design. Beautiful car. I'm a Lotus fan. But too rich for my blood. Motor sounds cool. Not overly loud. Best looking Lotus for sure.👍♥️💙🔥🔥🤑

@zebatrizon1 10 ай бұрын

@@InHypnoticTrancethat’s not the point of wanting one. Everyone knows those autos are faster and more efficient, people that want a manual want the experience of a manual.

@bitofun2 10 ай бұрын

I don't know if it's the blue that matches Jay's denim or just how much he loves this car. Never seen you smile so much lately. You should own that exact car Jay.

@spacemissing 10 ай бұрын

Watching Jay have fun is fun.

@malcolmjcullen 10 ай бұрын

Harry Metcalfe bought himself one in silver, it looks amazing. He and his wife took it on a roadtrip to Italy, had plenty of space for their luggage and proved to be a great little GT car.

@Jaq365 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful spec too. I could easily park one like that in my garage.

@nine4t4 10 ай бұрын

My dad was a lotus owner. Other cars you steer. The lotuses (lotii, lotae?) were aimed. The late esprits didn't have the same soul, but they returned to the roots. Even the bread lorry ( Europa)was a botched project but damn it was fun.

@Andy-gti 10 ай бұрын

Lotus is just a brand for people who want to, but can't 😅 i mean for that price, i rather buy a second hand porsche

@stanislavczebinski994 10 ай бұрын

@@Andy-gti Lotus is a brand for people who know. This Lotus might lose against a big 911 on the straight - but it will beat it hands down on a curvy track. As does the Cayman. A 911 is basically a high-tech sporty version of a Volkswagen Beetle. A rear-engine car can never be as good as a mid-engine car - no matter how much tech and carbon you throw at it. Albeit most (US) customers won't drive it in a way that shows the difference.

@williamkaiser8067 10 ай бұрын

A long time ago, Road and Track asked somebody (presumably at Lotus), what the plural of Lotus was. Their answer was "Lotus". 1 Lotus, 2 Lotus, and so forth. So please back off, all you grammar police! LOL

@bzdtemp 10 ай бұрын

@@williamkaiser8067 Just like Lego.

@steveparish9210 10 ай бұрын

In the 70s a neighbor around the corner had an Europa, my brother had an elan s, two lotus's in one small neighborhood! In GA!

@drewblessing8418 10 ай бұрын

I love the gearbox linkage showing in the center console.

@Heathcliff1848 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for everything Jay. Love what you do❤

@fdlman93092 10 ай бұрын

We are looking at a future classic.

@user-ev2hx8zg2p 9 ай бұрын

If it had old school gauges it would be perfect for me.. Jay's knowledge of cars just can't be beat..

@EvoraGT430 7 ай бұрын

The Evora does exactly that and is actually better to drive (marginally).

@itsathaithing 7 ай бұрын

Man Jay, you are just the best. I love your delivery. You give the best reviews and your perspective on cars is just perfect.

@RIKDDY 9 ай бұрын

What a great looking car. And I can listen to Jay talk about his old school preferences in the new school world for hours. We all love a manual transmission

@nbaumg 10 ай бұрын

as someone who already ordered one I sure hope this video validates my purchase (still waiting on premier) edit: yay it did :)

@rachfish 10 ай бұрын

Love the new camera angle of watching Jay shift. 😊

@siraff4461 10 ай бұрын

14:30 - that little giggle is why I love cars like this.

@1xmodox1 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'd long been anticipating this episode!

@philipdubuque9596 10 ай бұрын

All of your Lotus episodes are a blast, and this one is no exception. As you've always maintained - driving feel is everything. Thanks for another great episode!

@s8aan 10 ай бұрын

Good review Jay - I was one of the first to get an Emira, and THE first one ever collected from the factory. It's an incredible car to own, to drive and to experience.

@jeffrykopis5468 10 ай бұрын

Weird flex.

@user-kb8gh5jv9t 10 ай бұрын

Clearly you are not in the USA since it’s not even certified here yet!

@s8aan 10 ай бұрын

@@user-kb8gh5jv9t Yes, there's a whole world out there that isn't the USA.

@s8aan 10 ай бұрын

@@jeffrykopis5468 facts, not flex, but ok.

@user-kb8gh5jv9t 10 ай бұрын

@@s8aan , that can’t be, the USA is the only country in the World (Universe) and everything revolves around it🤣, except for Emiras apparently 🤔

@WarPigz0 10 ай бұрын

Poetry in motion... Have my new attainable dream car all picked out. Gotta be that British racing green.

@volofly2011 10 ай бұрын

Funnest cars I'm ever driven, Lotus Elise and Porche Cayman S, both manual. I think I enjoyed the Cayman a bit more but that could have been because I was solo on that drive, no salesmen with me. But both were still awesome, made me giddy like Jay was in this Lotus. Thanks, Jay, for sharing!

@MclaughlinTV 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic looking and sounding. Always been a big fan of Lotus

@matthewharding7342 10 ай бұрын

Great looking car. Good luck Lotus, keep it up!

@MickeyMishra 10 ай бұрын

With how many men are starting to see the value of good old fashioned simple and clean layout for cars? LOTUS has a Bright Future.

@markmonroe7330 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks Jay. About the same weight and horsepower as the Corvette C5 Z06 2001-2004.

@GazzT27 2 ай бұрын

Drove one of these today at lotus Hethel test track, what an amazing handling car, loads of torque also!

@glockparaastra 10 ай бұрын

It looks stunning! Sounds great!

@Jewishkowboy 10 ай бұрын

It doesn’t sound great. It sounds incredible!!! Damn

@neilturner6749 10 ай бұрын

Seems like the US market ones sound a lot louder and fruitier than the Euro-spec ones I’ve seen here in the UK. Anyone Lotus experts know if they delete the PPFs on export models ?

@crusherbmx 10 ай бұрын

I took my 14 yr old daughter out to a parking lot today to teach her how to use a manual, she wanted to try driving and a manual is all I have....kinda sad that she might not ever need this skill unless she gets into classic cars.

@alexwong9118 10 ай бұрын

Love the reviews Jay. Thank you

@swsschz 9 ай бұрын

I'm watching all these Lotus Emira videos. Waiting for mine next year.

@Jaq365 10 ай бұрын

The Emira seems a brilliant car design/handling/power-to-weight-wise. Speaking of driver-centric cars, would you consider a couple of videos on the MX-5? A deeper-dive on your supercharged 1rst gen NA - backstory, specs/mods would be great. And also one on the 2,340lb 4th gen ND2 model.

@JesseVideos 10 ай бұрын

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@DavidSmith-sy2bp 10 ай бұрын

I remember in the 70s walking up William St Sydney with my face pressed up to the glass ogling the Lotus Elise’s in the window. Always desired them . Still not disappointed … Thanks Jay . The chuckle was that Lotus standed for Lots of Trouble Usually Serious 😅

@steveparish9210 10 ай бұрын

A beautiful balanced car love it. Only lotus i got to drive was my brother's elan S when I was a teen, loved that too!

@momnc4721 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Leno, for another amazing car review🙏🏽

@doubleaaaron 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Sounds really great! Really good dor a six. I love the old lotus esprit.they were such good looking cars. I have a dodge daytona with a lotus power engine in it from the factory. Which is pretty cool I think.

@LaSDetta 10 ай бұрын

The new Honda Civic Type R has an amazing manual gearbox. You can shift gears in < 200ms in that without any problems.

@atg1338 10 ай бұрын

That boy toys not a super car🤣🤣😲

@4Kandlez 10 ай бұрын

@@atg1338 Neither is this, it's a sports car

@LaSDetta 10 ай бұрын

@@atg1338 Yes, but it has an amazing manual gearbox which was what Jay was asking for more examples of.

@joshstaub6224 10 ай бұрын

Lotus is the(my) dream! I hope these depreciate just a little in the future. Loved this review!

@markcollins457 10 ай бұрын

This car Is pure balance, the side profile is perfect all the proportions are spot on.😊

@blackbuttecruizr 10 ай бұрын

Does not suck to be Jay Leno.

@dc9808 10 ай бұрын

Love Lotus... since driving my 1st one in 1975. However by the time I could AFFORD one, my knees where to bad to get in and out of them. These days my 22 Camaro SS convertible is my fav car due to it still having a 6speed manual and I can get out of it when the day is over!

@carmadme 10 ай бұрын

Try the new one I hear they made improvements for ease of acsess

@richardbethel6590 9 ай бұрын

Reminded me of our '85 MR2 which had some involvement with Lotus. Was a fun light car to drive for 247k miles!

@legochicano 10 ай бұрын

Recently picked up a new MX-5 RF 6speed manual and it is fun to drive. Light and 181hp provides a fun drive in the city and a smile on my face. This Lotus is a very nice car for the price as well.

@fhowland 10 ай бұрын

So true about the 911 vs Miata. I stayed right with a 911 going up the canyon outside of Topanga Canyon. He had 3x as much power but couldn’t gap me in a Miata.

@alexm6340 10 ай бұрын

If it was a somewhat new 911 its definitely down to the drivers as well but I agree, MX5s are underrated drivers car and can definitely surprise on curvy roads/tracks.

@michaeljordan6008 10 ай бұрын

How many bricks were tied to the bumper of the 911?

@neilturner6749 10 ай бұрын

It’s highly likely that the owner of a modern 911 isn’t going to take the crazy risks owners of £10k MX5s are willing and able to take compared with his/her £100k 911.

@neilturner6749 10 ай бұрын

And what kind of irritating knob tries to race a 911 in an MX5. With such a performance gap between the cars, It comes down to who’s the more reckless or crazy

@iangeorge6409 10 ай бұрын

Outrageous!

@qdood 10 ай бұрын

Teaser videos = nope KZfaq shorts = nope Premier videos = nope Click bait titles = nope Lenos Garage= the OG

@andymelendez9757 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the ride a long Jay! Just you and 92,504 best friends. That Lotus rocks….

@royalukas8144 10 ай бұрын

Nothing like stop and go city street traffic while driving a super handling Lotus sports car! Thanks for the lift, Jay. Love your videos

@stephenlayland2889 10 ай бұрын

You can still get a stick in the Mustang, Jay. Perhaps appropriately, it's called the Dark Horse. Sadly, it will be some time before we can again order a Corvette with a clutch pedal -- if ever. Forgettable fact: that steering wheel shape is an oblate circle/circloid. Thanks, Jay. It's a privilege.

@STERNWAERTS 10 ай бұрын

14:11 probably the prettiest modern car i've seen. i'm totally in love. also diggin these slightly zoomed in rolling shots. while baby blue would be my last choice, i must say that it looks great on the car and really works well with the yellow details. not a fan of the wheels though, i'd prefer the more classic-looking "multi spokes" that are actually available in Asia (i think). but on these rolling shots, the car looks perfect to me. can't get enough of it

@barry7608 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm very envious. Your drive up into the hills reminded me of my early days and my first car a blue/white roof Mk1 1275 Australian Cooper S. I loved that car and I was lucky enough to live near one of the best twisty roads in Oz, and I've seen a few. I've always loved the Lotus brand going back to the Elan and this video has convinced me that should the money come my way and being born in UK I'd buy one. Your description of the car and driving experience was awesome thanks for a great vid, take care.

@davidkucher5.0Coy 10 ай бұрын

Now that's my kind of car Jay, so much fun. Love it. 😎👌👍

@claudiovargas9571 10 ай бұрын

It looks and sounds great hopefully they change their minds and keep doing gas engine cars sometimes isn't the speed what matters is the Joy in special in a manual transmission. Thank you Jay for all the good things you share!!!

@rescyn1190 10 ай бұрын

It's not by choice. It's the EU regulations that are forcing them to stop.

@daleolson3506 10 ай бұрын

@@rescyn1190the eu are idiots

@AxLWake 10 ай бұрын

@@rescyn1190Truth. Although I think that the combustion engin ban will eventually die. It will be too late, a lot of people and manufacturers will have lost a lot of money but I think we'll eventually go back to combustion engine once those idiots in green parties all around Europe realize forcing people to buy EV's is a stupid idea.