On 02/13/2016 02:55 PM, Mr Macaw wrote:
I've heard of one where they had to fit larger wheels so the headlights
were at the correct minimum height. In the UK we only have a maximum
height.

The fitting of larger wheels actually ruined the handling and made the
car more dangerous. Health and softy shooting itself in the foot.

It would be hard enough to put big enough tires on a Lotus Super Seven
to make it legal In fact, I think the Evora is the only street legal
model in the US.

Even worse are French cars; except for those imported by individuals
they haven't been in the US market for 25 years. It's an economic
decision. Can they sell enough to bother to meet US certification?
Apparently they can meet the European Certificate of Conformance.