Lotus Europa Diamond Anniversary

[Ecnelis]

Lotus Europa Diamond Anniversary

Press release:

Lotus Europa receives diamond treatment

This year Lotus celebrates its 60th birthday and to properly mark the occasion, the British sportscar manufacturer has produced a real gem of a car – a fully customised, diamondset Lotus Europa valued at £150,000 which will be launched at Lotus’ birthday celebrations in Hethel, Norfolk on Sunday 14th September 2008.

The diamond anniversary Lotus Europa has received the highest level of customisation from cosmetic enhancements to performance upgrades. Inside, the car boasts sumptuous textures created using the finest quality leather for a superior quilted trim, whilst the bespoke gear knob and controls feature sparkling diamonds set in cool matt black metal. The diamond scheme is completed with a specially designed rev counter and speed dials that feature diamonds highlighted by hidden LED accent lighting.

An exclusive paint finish has been applied to the sleek form of the Europa giving the already sophisticated model a truly spectacular finish, a high gloss black base has been adorned with tiny glass flakes giving the appearance the car has been showered with diamonds. Tinted glass and black and silver wheels complete the monochrome scheme in polished, stylish fashion whilst a beautiful, diamond set Lotus nose-badge proudly crowns the car.

Mike Kimberley, Group Lotus CEO had this to say about the bespoke Europa, “I’m always proud to launch a special edition Lotus and this commemorative, bespoke Lotus for our Diamond Anniversary is very special indeed. We are a global, high technology engineering consultancy and sportscar company and reaching this special milestone demonstrates our tenacity and creativity as much as our expertise and professionalism.”

The diamond anniversary Europa is the culmination of skill and expertise from many of Lotus’ production teams and suppliers. The project was championed by Winsor Bishop, East Anglia’s premier diamond specialists who are supplying Lotus with around £111,000 worth of diamonds for the stunning car.

“We were delighted to work with Lotus on this exciting project and are thrilled with the sparkling results,” remarked Sophie Croydon, Director of Winsor Bishop. “Diamond setting a car was a first for Winsor Bishop, by specifying 164 beautiful Round Brilliant Diamonds with a market value of £111,100, we have helped create a truly unique Lotus Europa.”

This beautifully hand crafted British sports car is not only stunning and luxurious, it drives like a dream too. Achieving 0-60mph in less than 5 seconds and a maximum speed of 146mph, this Lotus Europa is certainly a
car of style and substance.

For security reasons the commemorative Lotus Europa has been fitted with replica diamonds whilst on display.

[aiasib]

that glint on the gearshift

can't be real...

but I like it,


I like it a lot.

[LeonOfTheDead]

I'll probably never say the Europa is a good looking car, but it has something that attract me, can't say what though. maybe the fact that it looks even wider than the Elise.
never saw one in the wild though

[Ferrer]

I can't quite see the point of the Europa with the Evora.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

They still make this car?

[Dino Scuderia]

Couldn't they call it the Emond Anniversary so they wouldn't actually have to use a letter other than E?

[teatako]

I can't quite see the point of the Europa with the Evora.

I tried very hard too and I couldn´t either.

[NSXType-R]

It isn't available in the USA right? Shame, I wouldn't mind seeing more Lotuses. What turns me off about the Elise is that it's such a tiny tiny car!

Something slightly larger would be nice.

[LeonOfTheDead]

It isn't available in the USA right? Shame, I wouldn't mind seeing more Lotuses. What turns me off about the Elise is that it's such a tiny tiny car!

Something slightly larger would be nice.

But it wouldn't be a Lotus anymore...almost

[digitalcraft]

that glint on the gearshift

can't be real...

but I like it,


I like it a lot.

I see you looking at my gearshift and I know what you're thinking. Yeah, its real, and yeah, its long. You look like you want to touch it. I have to say, I wouldn't mind.

eh, anyways. Why does Lotus name all their cars starting with an E?

[NicFromLA]

Diamonds are rocks. Rocks are heavy. Hence Lotus should make them removable to make the car more suitable for track use.

[nopassn]

that glint on the gearshift

can't be real...

but I like it,


I like it a lot.

Oh it's real... real photoshop lens flare...

[Auxin]

I like the quilted leather on the seats, and the overall look of car. Although, i think they should have just taken the picture on a real background. As it is, the imagery looks really weak.

[naweng]

But it wouldn't be a Lotus anymore...almost

Come on, the Esprit wasn´t that small and for sure it was one of the best Lotuses ever made.

[LeonOfTheDead]

Come on, the Esprit wasn´t that small and for sure it was one of the best Lotuses ever made.

yes, the Esprit was quite bigger, but it has a longitudinal mounted engine and was a different kind of car. I like it, but it has so many iterations, it's a little pointless to say "it was one of the best...", and it probably wouldn't be considered better than the Elan S1 or the original 7 and 11, or even the first Europa maybe.