New Lotus Kart

[John_S4x4]

From http://jalopnik.com/5849568/lotus-finally-builds-s...



Lotus is finally adding lightness to its product lineup, becoming the first car manufacturer to make and run karts, the first stepping stone for a driver to top-flight motorsport.
The whole point, says Group Lotus, is to discover some new young talent from the young-guns talent pool that is karting. The past three Formula One World Champions got their start in karting, and getting in on that game should help Lotus out in a big way. They're fielding two new chassis, "Colin C30" and "Jimmy C32" through a factory backed team, Jefra Racing, based near Treviso, Italy. Expect to see the karts themselves unveiled at AUTOSPORT International in January

[bobo]

looks just like a wildkart to me ... good marketing ploy though, IF they can get the right drivers.

[Scuffers]

so apart from the paint job, which bit is made by Lotus?

[Dr Gonzo]

Scuffers said:

so apart from the paint job, which bit is made by Lotus?

Probably the price bit.

( - though a tad late replying!)

[TonykartEVR]

its a rotax max kart.

very fast!

[bobo]

TonykartEVR said:

its a rotax max kart.

very fast!

yes.....once you get past the jetting flat spot lol!

[TonykartEVR]

From stand still, rubbish. But from 20-90mph you'll have a scream and i dare say quicker than any 300bhp exige...

It's what I use as one of my many 'toys'