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Click above for high-res image gallery of the Lotus Evora
When Lotus showed off its new Evora at the LA Auto Show in November, Engineering director Roger Becker made it clear that the car we were seeing was just the beginning. Lotus has never been a company with the resources to develop completely new cars every few years. Instead they design a car and then continually evolve it over the course of 10-20 years. The initial car with a naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 will hit the streets this spring with 276 hp.
A couple of years from now Lotus will stuff a supercharger into the valley between the cylinder banks to pump that up to around 350 hp. That should be enough to boost the top end from 160 mph to around 175 mph. Before that happens, however, the kids in Hethel will be adding something not seen in a Lotus for many years -- an automatic transmission -- specifically for Americans too lazy to shift. A roadster variant is also being developed, and Autocar claims that Lotus will fit the Evora with a retracting hard-top. Given the modest dimensions of Lotus' new 2+2, it'll be interesting to see if they can stuff all that hardware into the coupe without spoiling the Evora's stunning good looks.
[Source: AutoCar]350-hp Lotus Evora SC coming in 2011 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above to see the Lotus in action in the Pretty Woman trailer after the jump
Besides Julia Roberts' boots and Richard Gere's state-of-the-period-art brick cellphone, one of the most memorable props from "Pretty Woman" had to be the Lotus Esprit that Gere borrows from Jason Alexander to get away from a party when his limo is buried in the parking lot. He stops to ask a hooker for directions and she hops in to show him "personal." After futzing with the British exotic's transmission, Gere turns over the reins and lets Julia drive the Esprit. While uttering phrases like "standard H-pattern" and "it corners like it's on rails," gearheads by the thousands fell for the blond-wigged prostitute with a heart of gold.
And now, you can actually relive that classic bit of movie magic for yourself. No, we're not recommending cruising for help with your "stick shift" on Hollywood Blvd. You see, the very same Lotus that they used in the movie is now listed on Hemmings for the bargain basement price of just $54,998. Well, color me happy! The car has been at the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois but is now for sale. It's a 1990 Lotus Esprit SE, but evidently it somehow got titled as an '89. It has a turbo four-cylinder that gets it from 0-60 in a scant 4.7 seconds and doesn't stop pushing until the car reaches 165 mph. It's one of just 324 Loti sold in the States in 1990 and the only one used in the movie. It currently has 23k miles on the clock and even comes with a letter of authenticity from Lotus. There's a longer description over at Hemmings and just to jog your memory, we've included a "Pretty Woman" trailer after the jump that features the Lotus in the first 40 seconds. Thanks for the tip, Corey!
[Source: Hemmings via The College Driver]Continue reading Corners like it's on rails: Pretty Woman Lotus Esprit for sale
Corners like it's on rails: Pretty Woman Lotus Esprit for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lotus is looking to challenge one of clients by building an electric sports car of its own. CEO Michael Kimberly told the Financial Times that the sports car maker and engineering powerhouse will soon launch extended-range battery-powered vehicle. The high performance model could appear as a concept as soon as the Geneva Motor Show in March, and like the Chevy Volt and Fisker Karma, Lotus will use an internal combustion engine to supplement the range of a battery which will provide primary propulsion.
Kimberly hasn't indicated what kind of vehicle layout would be used, but the new Evora sports car would seem a likely candidate with a battery taking the space of the small +2 rear seats. Another possibility could be a revival of the APX crossover concept from a couple of years back. California's Zap had hoped to use that platform for the basis of its own Zap-X, but nothing has been heard about that project for some time.
The other unknown is what, if any impact, this might have on Lotus' relationship with Tesla Motors. Lotus helped Tesla develop its Roadster and builds the rolling chassis for it. It's possible that Tesla could end up supplying motors or other powertrain bits to Lotus to help offset some of the cost of paying Lotus for its work.
[Source: Financial Times]Look out Fisker and Tesla! Lotus to jump into EV game! originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above to view high-res image gallery of the Lotus Evora
We're apparently not the only ones in love with the Lotus formula, as celebrities are reportedly falling all over each other to get on the list for an Evora. We had a blissful visit with an Exige recently, but our main gripe was that we could only share the joy with one other person. When you've got a car that's such a delight, you want to pack the whole family in it, car seats and all. We're not sure if the 2+2 Evora will have LATCH anchors in the back seats, but that wouldn't stop us from trying to sign up for the upcoming four-place Lotus were we able to swing the payments. We'd be in good company, automotive celebrities Richard Hammond and James May are on "the list," along with TWO James Bonds. We wonder if the Evoras destined for Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig have been fitted with Q-approved submarine conversions, but even if they can't go swimming, it's clear that the Evora is the "it" car of the moment for a sizable list of celebrities, no Autoblog scribes included.
[Source: Lotus]Continue reading Hammond, May, Brosnan and Craig all in line for Lotus Evora
Hammond, May, Brosnan and Craig all in line for Lotus Evora originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res image gallery of the Lotus Evora live
The "mostly" U.S. version of the "midsize" Lotus Evora was shown today at the LA Auto Show and it looks exactly like the one that debuted at the 2008 British Motor Show back in June. It's just missing its side marker lights. The Evora follows the '70s Lamborghini Urraco, Maserati Merak, Ferrari 308GT4 and its follow-up the Ferrari Mondial in being a mid-engine 2+2 sports car. It's arguably the best looking of that quintet, though.
Two adult American males fit up front and there's still room in back for a couple of kids, while power comes from a Toyota-sourced 3.5L V6 producing 276 hp. With a curb weight of just 2,976 lbs., that should be plenty to scoot this puppy along. Expect 0-60 in 5 seconds, a top speed of 160+ and 30 mpg.
As cool as all of that is, the interior is what will blow you away, especially if you've ever served time in an Elise or Exige. There's leather all around, a proper nav system, an advanced touch-screen multi-media system and, get this, actual human beings can get in and out of it without requiring ridiculous flexibility. The Evora will be built on a new assembly line in Hethel at the rate of 2,000 annually for worldwide consumption. To Lotus's credit, they designed it from the get-go to meet safety and emissions requirements around the world so all they have to do is put the steering wheel on the proper side.
Talk of a supercharged S model and an even larger Esprit-successor is likely true. And Lotus executives have confirmed that a convertible variant with a power-retractable roof is in the works. Production of the standard Evora will begin in October of 2009, with sales in the U.S. beginning in late November or early December. Six-speed manual-equipped models will be available in the beginning, with an automatic (with paddle shifters) coming to market in April of 2010. But for now, we're happy with just the Evora. Twice as stiff as an Elise and a little extra room for passengers and cargo sounds just about perfect. One additional note: Although this upsized Elise went by the codename Eagle during development, there's apparently no truth to the rumors that the upcoming convertible version will be called the Bald Eagle.
[Source: Lotus]Continue reading LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States
LA 2008: Lotus Evora makes it to the States originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a gallery of the Esprit S1 from The Spy Who Loved Me
Hey, if you missed the For Yor Eyes Only Lotus Esprit sale a couple of years ago, your shot to own another Bond-driven Lotus is on the horizon. In December, Bonhams will auction one of the two 1976 Lotus Esprit S1s used in The Spy Who Loved Me. The film is well known for the car/motorcycle/helicopter chase that culminates with the Lotus flying into the drink and turning into a submarine (one of those famous prop cars sold last year); and the Stromberg hench-babe giving chase in a JetRanger turning into a charcoal briquette.
A look at the photos Bonhams includes with its listing make it pretty clear that the interior used in the chase sequence's dialogue scenes between Roger Moore and Barbara Bach did not match the one in the actual car being auctioned. The proud new owner of this one will surely revel in the splendor of its green-and-red plaid motif! Bonham's expects this Esprit to fetch more than £80,000 -- a healthy premium over what less famous S1s go for on the open market.. Still, we'd fork it over in about two seconds if we had that kind of walking around money. For some of us, this car was our first exposure to the Esprit, and it looks as good as ever. (Even better with Barbara Bach riding shotgun...)
Follow the jump to relive The Spy Who Loved Me's chase sequence.
[Sources: BBC, Bonham's]Continue reading Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block
Bond's The Spy Who Loved Me Lotus Esprit hits the auction block originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In 2007, Lotus released the 2-Eleven track car for customers who wanted an affordable club racer for their weekend fun time. Now the gang at Lotus Sport, the motorsports and tuning arm of the English sports car maker, has created an even more ferocious 2-Eleven, dubbed the GT4 Supersport. As the name implies, this one is designed to conform to the SRO GT4 Supersport technical rules. The modified body work is accompanied by more power, a sequential gearbox and full roll cage. The GT4 gets an extra 15 horsepower taking it to 270 with 181 lb-ft of torque. Power is put down to the ground through a new 6-speed sequential gearbox with a fore-aft shift lever. Lotus has also tied the gear position and shift indicator into the engine management system to manage torque output during shifts. Racers can upshift without lifting their foot while the engine automatically blips the throttle for downshifts. Lotus is only planning to build 10 cars initially for delivery in March 2009. This professional race car will run £78,255, although Lotus says some of the changes can be applied to existing cars for those looking to improve performance.
Gallery: Lotus Sport 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport
[Source: Lotus]Continue reading Lotus Sport reveals 270-hp 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport racer
Lotus Sport reveals 270-hp 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport racer originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of the Lotus Exige S240
"What is it?" people will ask. They'll keep going. "It's fast, huh? How fast does it go?" The answer will disappoint them. Yes, it is fast, but when driving the Lotus Exige S240, its 150-mph top speed is not at the forefront of one's mind. Lotuses are more classically described as accurate weapons of destructed mass; light cars that handle as an extension of the driver's body. True to the roots laid down by the Europa, the Exige is a composite monocoque, carrying 1800cc of supercharged Toyota fury admidships.
Many have glommed on to the Elise and Exige as track-day toys, but we wanted to see how this most raucous of Lotuses would do as a desert island car. If all you could swing were the payments for a single car, and you got your kicks by surgically trimming apices, could the Lotus hack it? It's certainly one of the most accurate-handling street cars we've had the pleasure of driving, and it does come with such comforts as power windows, air conditioning, and an Alpine audio system with iPod interface. Sounds like the perfect everyday car for a hardcore enthusiast, doesn't it?
Photos copyright (C)2008 Dan Roth/Weblogs, Inc.Continue reading In The Autoblog Garage: Lotus Exige S240
In The Autoblog Garage: Lotus Exige S240 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for shots of the GTbyCitroen, Ferrari California and Lotus Evora in GT5
Polyphony's Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is about to get a pretty substantial upgrade. The next time you boot up your Playstation 3, an update will be available for GT5 that will add the GT by Citroen, Ferrari's new California and the Lotus Evora. Lotus fans got a sneak peek into the Evora's GT5 inclusion at the British Motor Show a few weeks back, and now everybody gets to join in on the aluminum-intensive fun. It's always a pleasure to strap yourself in a Ferrari, in real-life or virtually, and the California is the latest Italian Stallion around, so its addition was a foregone conclusion. The biggest news, though, is the new French GT, which its maker says was "a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony." In the game-realm, the new GT concept will be powered by electrons generated from a hydrogen fuel cell. Even if the technology isn't quite ready for prime time in your driveway, it can always make waves in digital form, running around various race tracks while emitting nothing but water.
[Source: PlayStation Blog via Joystiq]Citroen GT Concept now available in GT5 Prologue originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of 2009 Lotus Exige Cup 260
Lotus released its Exige Cup 260 for the 2008 model year to terrorize much larger and pricier cars on race tracks 'round the world. For 2009, the British automaker has spiced things up by 'adding lightness' in the marque's grand tradition. Weight drops by over 80 pounds this year to just under a ton thanks to copious use of carbon fiber. Coupled with a 257-horsepower 1.8-liter Toyota-sourced mill force fed through an intercooler by an Eaton M62 supercharger, the '09 Exige Cup 260 should hit 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. Electronic goodies such as launch control combined with variable traction control, plus 40 kilograms of downforce at 100 mph, do their best to keep the car planted on the track.
Race-ready bits like forged wheels wearing Yokohama A048 LTS tires, Eibach springs over one-way adjustable Bilstein dampers and cross-drilled and ventilated discs at all four corners highlight the serious intent of this car. Plus, a standard roll over hoop, dealer-installed full front roll cage and FIA compliant electronics are there to keep your track days safe.
Those masochists wishing to drive the Exige Cup 260 on the streets can do so anywhere in the European Union where it's road-legal, but that would be missing the point entirely. Get yours in the U.K for £45,995. Full specifications and ordering information are after the break.
[Source: Lotus via ConceptCarz]Continue reading Lotus unveils even lighter 2009 Exige Cup 260
Lotus unveils even lighter 2009 Exige Cup 260 originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a high-res gallery of the K.07 Spyder
When the K.O7 Spyder broke cover in Geneva we were struck by its bold design (it was penned by the guy who gave us the Enzo and the Quattroporte), but seriously doubted that the track star/supercar would ever see production. Well, a limited run of 99 K.O7s will go on sale on November 1st for the princely sum of 19,500,000 Yen. Yep, that's near-as-makes-no-difference $200,000 -- an awful lot of money for very little car.
And when you consider that it's essentially a modern remake of the fenderless Lotus 340R, which itself seemed expensive back in 2000 at $70,000, you've got to wonder how many more orders Okuyama-san will be taking beyond the 24 cars pre-ordered by Tag-Heuer, who've had a hand in the project since its inception just a year ago. You may remember that the Lotus 340R never reached its performance target of 340 bhp/ton, largely because it was powered by Rover's asthmatic K-series engine. This is why three-hundred and forty 340Rs were built -- the number had to stand for something.
Similar doubts surround the final performance figures for the 750-kg (1,653-pound) K.O7. Okuyama Design say that the good ol' Toyota 2.0-liter found in the Elise and Exige will be good for "200-240bhp", but we don't see a supercharger, nor room for one. However fast it turns out to be, it's a fine looking machine and is bound to remain exclusive.
Check out the gallery of images taken at yesterday's launch deep beneath Tokyo's streets. Note there was an K.O8 electric EV in attendance, sans batteries or electric motor, but since it took Ken just a year to get the 7 from drawing board to production, who knows... we may be back in that garage again in a year's time, reporting for AutoblogGreen.
Ken Okuyama 7 going in to production originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of the Lotus Europa special edition
Lotus is celebrating its 60th birthday this Sunday at its Hethel headquarters in England, and the British sportscar maker has put together a special edition of the Europa to celebrate. This one is specially configured for the diamond anniversary just to appeal to the likes of Paris Hilton. The special custom gear shift lever and other switches are in-set with diamonds in black metal so they will be all sparkly! On the outside, the high-gloss black paint has tiny bits of glass in it similar to the tuxedo black finish on the Lincoln MKS. The glass adds even more sparkle to the paint in sunlight than a conventional metallic finish. All kidding aside, if the paint is anything like the Lincoln finish it will look great. The Europa also gets some unspecified performance upgrades to give it a sub 5-second 0-60 dash and 146 mph top end. It's not clear, however, if this £150,000 Europa is a one-off or if Lotus is planning to build more.
Gallery: Lotus Europa Diamon anniversary edition
[Source: Lotus]Continue reading Lotus celebrates 60th birthday with diamond set Europa
Lotus celebrates 60th birthday with diamond set Europa originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click for updated gallery of the Lotus Clark Type-25 Elise SC
Lotus has a dedicated following around the world, and many of them were undoubtedly disappointed that the first special edition of the new supercharged Elise was limited to just 25 examples, all of which were sold within the UK and Ireland. Although Lotus enthusiasts in the U.S. will surely remain disappointed, a handful of those in Europe will get another lucky chance at limited edition Elise ownership with Lotus' announcement that it will produce an additional run of 25 examples of the Clark Type-25 Elise SC for sale on the continent.
The special edition is named for legendary Scottish racing driver Jim Clark and features an array of special retro touches, including a British racing green paint job with a broad yellow stripe and white circle on the door. It's based on the 218 hp blown Elise SC, which remains mechanically unchanged. An additional 25 examples of the special Lotus are available now in Europe for €44,100 before local taxes, which translates to about €54k in Germany, France and Italy.
Follow the jump for the full press release, and click on the thumbnails to view our updated gallery of images of the special edition Elise.
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Continue reading Lotus broadens production, market for Jim Clark Elise
Lotus broadens production, market for Jim Clark Elise originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for a gallery of the Lotus Elise by Kahn.
Special edition Elises are becoming a dime-a-dozen, but Lotus decided Kahn Design should be tasked with creating its own bespoke version of the Elise to celebrate the automaker's 60th anniversary.
Kahn, primarily known for its body-kit-equipped Astons, Benzes, Landies and Rollers, has taken the standard Elise and given it an aesthetic once-over in an attempt to justify it's yet-to-be-disclosed price tag. The enhancements include a new front splitter, side skirts and rear wing, along with silver mesh fitted to the side air intakes and rear clam. The seats have replaced with thicker, leather thones and the Kahn logo has been embossed on the headrests, center console and steering wheel. In keeping with Kahn tradition, performance modifications are limited to 19-inch wheels, a new suspension and a sports exhaust.
The Kahn Elise will officially debut next month, with sales beginning later this year through the UK's Dream Machines Lotus dealership.
[Source: Autoblog.nl]Project Kahn and Lotus team up on 60th anniversary Elise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Click above for high-res gallery of the Lotus Concept Ice Vehicle
We can forget all about the price of gas when we get news like this. Sure, we'll probably never ride in the Concept Ice Vehicle (CIV), but just knowing that folks at Lotus are working on things like this while we sleep... well, it's like finding out that there is a Santa Claus.
The CIV was developed to aid research for the Moon Regan TransAntarctic Expedition. The biofuel powered, propeller-driven trike on skids is 4.5 meters long and 4.5 meters wide with an independent suspension all around. It also has an ice penetrating radar to detect crevasses and is light enough for a man to pull it across difficult terrain, which basically makes it an Elise for explorers. It also appears to have a spiked "foot" under the cockpit, perhaps for stopping on icy terrain.
The CIV will lead the way for two other, heavier support vehicles as the explorers make their way from one Antarctic coast to the other. If you think the CIV is cool, have a look at the Econoline van, each with six independently-driven 44" tires. These monster vehicles were engineered by those kooky folks in, where else, Iceland. Check out the gallery of CIV photos below, and follow the jump for two videos of the slickest sled on snow.
[Source: Zercustoms]Continue reading Lotus develops Concept Ice Vehicle for Antarctic expedition
Lotus develops Concept Ice Vehicle for Antarctic expedition originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Monday, November 1st, 2004
Details info: Lotus Esprit Coupé 2d
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V8 - 3.5 V8 32v
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Variation:
Coupé 2d
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It may have its roots firmly based in the history of Lotus (25 years old), but continual updates and regrades have ensured that the Esprit is still one of the world’s great supercars.
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Monday, November 1st, 2004
Details info: Lotus Exige Coupé 2d
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Coupé 2d
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Available version:
1.8 16v 132kW
1.8 16v 141kW
1.8 16v Kompressor
240R - 1.8 16v Turbo
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Exige
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Monday, November 1st, 2004
Details info: Lotus Elise Roadster 2d
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Elise
(2000 - )
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111R - 1.8 16v
111S - 1.8 16v
1.8 16v
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Brandes&Dschüdow (Germany) Esthi 2.7
Lotus Specials (Germany) Lotus Elise tuning
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The pretty Elise, designed by Julian Thompson (now with Jaguar Cars), was named after Artioli’s granddaughter. It was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1994. Several different versions of the car have appeared, including the Exige. However, in “Mark Two” form, the Elise continues in production.
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Sunday, October 31st, 2004
Details info:
Type :
Amount of the Doors : 2
The Place Seatings : 2
The Place Seatings . : 2
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 3726 x 1701 x 1202 : Wheel base, mm : 2300 : Mass, kgs : 714 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 150
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
Design of the engine : order right
: No
Amount cylinder : 4
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 1796
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 88 / 120
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 5500
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 166
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 3000
Class bad material : Euro2
Drive : back
Gearbox : manual
Amount of the issues : 5
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 185/60R15V
Buses back travell about : 205/50R16V
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 5.9
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 202
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 0.0
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 0.0
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 0.0
Volume of the tank, l. : 40
Type fuel : Super
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Sunday, October 31st, 2004
Details info:
Type : coupe
Amount of the Doors : 2
The Place Seatings : 2
The Place Seatings . : 2
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 4414 x 1883 x 1150 : Wheel base, mm : 2420 : Mass, kgs : 1330 : Full mass, kgs : 1566 : Service load, kgs : 236 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 200
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
Design of the engine : V-
: turbo
Amount cylinder : 8
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 3506
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 260 / 354
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 6500
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 400
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4250
Class bad material : Euro2
Drive : back
Gearbox : manual
Amount of the issues : 5
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 235/40R17Z
Buses back travell about : 285/35R18Z
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 4.9
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 283
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 20.0
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 9.3
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 13.3
Volume of the tank, l. : 73
Type fuel : Super plus
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