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Old 13-05-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Lotus/ Spyker Deal

This can only be a good thing!!

Know anything about this Hans?
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.



So will the outcome be a Louker or a Spykus

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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

i thought spyker were on the brink of going bust? just dont take lotus with you
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Anyone else see the Spyker Clarkson was tearing around with on TG? Make anyone else throw up in their mouths? Nice exterior styling but what was going on inside? I dont know anyone who could sit in that for too long.
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Quite an interesting development. It has been in the works for some time now, but it became public today. Especially in the chassis development they will make huge steps in efficiency, cost savings and stiffness. Glueing is so much easier than welding aluminum.
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Hopefully the both won't be sunk by Proton's (Lotus' owner) financial troubles.
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

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Anyone else see the Spyker Clarkson was tearing around with on TG? Make anyone else throw up in their mouths? Nice exterior styling but what was going on inside? I dont know anyone who could sit in that for too long.
The interior takes a little time to get used to. However, after a while you realize that there is no (visible) plastic used in the interior. And that is special. It's just leather and aluminum, and that the craftsmanship is just incredible. Think of it as a modern interpretation of a classic Bugatti. Look at that incredible pedal box.

Also, even with four point seat belts, all controls (except the hand brake) can all be reached while strapped in.
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Could be an interesting partnership with Lotus chasis knowledge
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

the interior of the spyker is stunning, ok madam whiplash leather isnt to everyones taste but the attention to detail is stunning, and yes that peddle box is a work of art.
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Re: Lotus and Spyker to work together.

Looks like lotus is joining forces with to many makers, hope someone is keeping tabs on what is going where
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