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[Infinicar]

Guy I bought mine from was called Darren!

Funny thing is that I have not seen a LC on the roads since I was at uni (about 3 yrs ago) where there was one that used to float around quite alot. And now I have mine what happens, I have seen 2 different ones in as many days!

Common as muck!

Paul

 

[Fred@BTM]

What engine has the Lotus Carlton got??? Twin Turbo isnt it???

 

[RobFenn]

Always happens when you think about a certain car!

I think its a 3.6 straight six, with good ol garrett turbos!

Does anyone know how the Carltons compared to the Ferrari (though actually ducati) engined Lancia Thema 8.32s?

 

[Tom]

the themas are a bit down on power rob compared to the (ducati engined) lancia

 

[The Monk]

WOW, the LC has always been on my lottery wish list youre one lucky man!!

 

[Infinicar]

I have always wanted one since a small kid...since I first saw it at the 1989 motorshow really...

Tech spec on the engine: 3615cc, twin charge cooled garret T25 turbos, DOHC 24v straight 6....developing 377bhp (at 5500rpm) and 419lb/ft (at 4200rpm)...and by god do you know about it when your right foot hits the floor!



Paul

 

[The Monk]

with that amount of torque i dont think many car can pass you on motorway lol

 

[RobFenn]

177mph is very impressive, how much did it set you back?

 

[Infinicar]

Of the 5 I looked at it was by far the best one, but also worked out by far the cheapest one - guy needed a quick sale (just what I like)...so eventually after many a frank and hard bargaining email and phone call, got him down to £10k. Started off at 14k...IMO and from what Ive seen of them, its worth every bit of £14k and more.

Once I have had the front bumper re-sprayed (chipped) and uprated the timing chains, it will be perfect....

Paul

 

[paddymph]

Oh my word!!! Very, Very nice.

What a car, good choice sir! How rapid? Talk about Pimp Factor!!!!!!

Cool man.

Paddy