To celebrate its 60th birthday, Lotus has produced the diamond anniversary Lotus Europa.
The diamond anniversary Lotus Europa receives many performance and cosmetic enhancements such as a quilted leather interior, gear knob and controls that feature diamons set in cool matt black metal. There are also diamons on the rev counter and speed dials.
On the outside the diamond anniversary Europa gets a unique paint finish that combines a high gloss black base with tiny glass flakes to give the car the appearance that it is being showered with diamonds.
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.
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.”
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, diamond-set 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.
Comments (14)
Now this is what I expect from Lotus A much more refined interior then the elise. Its super light because its made of popsicle sticks and glue.
I am TOTALLY THE first to post!!!!Wooot
Posted by 87REDBMW | September 12, 2008 1:08 PM
Posted on September 12, 2008 13:08
Pictures of the rear please? Front looks boring, but interior is better than regular models.
Posted by Saheed | September 12, 2008 1:49 PM
Posted on September 12, 2008 13:49
Is it just me or does it seem like it's about 10 feet off the ground?
Posted by Gary | September 12, 2008 4:02 PM
Posted on September 12, 2008 16:02
Its because the photoshop guy just put shadows under the wheels and not the body of the car. noob
Posted by aguilpa1 | September 12, 2008 6:05 PM
Posted on September 12, 2008 18:05
Lame.
And to think it has a GM engine it....
Posted by Noya | September 12, 2008 6:38 PM
Posted on September 12, 2008 18:38
Hmmmm yeah we need to accessories our vehicles with diamonds. Just another sign we're all going to hell.
Posted by Arthur Pappas | September 13, 2008 12:15 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 12:15
@Noya
Think again....The Europa has a Toyota sourced v6 making around 268hp.
Posted by RT_Freak | September 13, 2008 3:06 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 15:06
@Noya [also]
and like the first post stated... it's made of popsicle sticks and glue so 268 hp makes it move like grease lighting.
Posted by anon | September 13, 2008 4:30 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 16:30
Now that they are done congratulating themselves in the press release it looks like an overpriced british poc with a copied vette hood and headlights. Just buy a ZR-1 for less money.
Posted by GRIZZ | September 13, 2008 6:59 PM
Posted on September 13, 2008 18:59
It's crap...not heavy enough...doesn't use enough gas...not good for burnouts...AND it can negotiate corners !!!
Posted by American Tool | September 14, 2008 10:03 PM
Posted on September 14, 2008 22:03
@RT_Freak:
Are you sure? Do you have a link?
I know the NEW Lotus Eagle has a 3.5L Toyota V6. From a quick googling this one has a GM Ecotec 2.0L turbo.
Posted by Noya | September 15, 2008 6:51 AM
Posted on September 15, 2008 06:51
from its top speed id really doubt it had the toyota motor im putting bets its got that 260hp ecotec motor in it.
Posted by unknown | September 15, 2008 10:03 AM
Posted on September 15, 2008 10:03
Uh is it just me or does that kinda look like a 3rd gen rx-7
Posted by bob | September 15, 2008 6:38 PM
Posted on September 15, 2008 18:38
Hmmh
i'm totally underwhelmed - in fact i'm surprised that no one has said that diamonds in a car is a really dumb idea (except for the going to hell comment) and the styling looks like a done up hyundai tiburon from a few years ago - wth??
love the elise but this, just not on my radar - and for that price i'd buy an elise or exige and keep the change, perhaps even buy myself a diamond ring :)
oh yeah.. 14th!!!
Posted by Rodney | September 16, 2008 1:50 PM
Posted on September 16, 2008 13:50