Lotus at Hyperspeed

[speedy gonzalez]

For those who read the German language (a little bit) just take a look at: www.brandes-dschuedow.de and enjoy the brandnew Lotus Esthi <2.4 kg/PS with a six speed AUDI bi-turbo six cilinder 2671 ccm engine with 420 PS at 7.000 rpm and a torque of 520 nm at 4.500 rpm. This running car has the official approvals of Lotus Cars Ltd and is NOW to be introduced at the Dutch Amsterdam Motor Show (Auto RAI) until the 16th of februari 2003 at the Dunlop stage (hall 2 booth 3 and hall 3 booth 4)This car the rest.....

Enjoy reading.

[bogie]

I remember seeing this when it first came out. Seems impressive until you realise that its 250Kg heavier ! and costs more than a Noble GTO3R with every option :-)

The fuel tank is std size too ...wonder how far you can get with that engine on 8 gallons?

Great idea but too much money, and too heavy...well IMHO

[joust]

For those that can't read German - here is a (poor?) automatic translation

translated by google

and the technical spec

here

J

[speedy gonzalez]

Hi,

The figure <2.4 relates to the power weight ratio. And this figure matters; for road and track use. Only a few other cars show better figures. Certainly not a Lotus .....

A 58 litre gasoline tank is a possible option for more exiting miles. Leaving the rest .....

To a price performance ratio is a neverending !