The Lotus "Circuit Car"
Worlds lightest Supr car
Technical Specifications of Prototype Lotus Circuit Car
# Engine Supercharged - 240: 2ZZ-GE Supercharged engine, developed by Lotus Engineering
# Capacity: 1,796 cm3
# Max Power 243 hp (181 kW) @ 8000 rpm (DIN 70020)
# Max Torque: 174 lb ft (236 Nm) @ 7000 rpm (DIN 70020)
Engine Option - 190:
# 2ZZ-GE, 4 cylinder, dohc 4 valves per cylinder with variable valve timing and lift
# Capacity: 1,796 cm3
# Max power: 190 hp (141 kW) @ 7800 rpm (DIN 70020) Integral ducts to provide engine air feed and cooling
# Max Torque: 138 lb ft (181 Nm) @ 6800 rpm (DIN 70020)
Transmission
# C64 Gearbox, all aluminium lightweight construction
# 6-speed, Close ratio
# Constant mesh helical gears
# Open differential
# Limited Slip differential (optional)
Chassis
# Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions and lightweight steel rear subframe
Bodywork
# Lightweight composite body shell
# Bolt on exterior body panels for ease of service and repair
# Integral ducts to provide engine air feed and cooling
Aerodynamics
# Flat bottom with front aero splitter and rear diffuser
# Aerodynamically designed body shape with minimal drag and frontal area
# Single plane rear wing, high downforce, carbon composite, dual element rear wing (optional)
Suspension
# Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones
# Coaxial mono-tube gas damper
# Eibach coil springs at each corner
# Front anti roll-bar
# Bilstein dampers
# Ohlins 2-way adjustable dampers (optional)
Braking System
# F&R Cross drilled disc brakes
# AP racing front brake calipers
# Brembo rear brake calipers
# ABS
Wheels
# 8 x Y spoke Cast wheels
# 7 - Twin spoke Lightweight Forged Wheels (optional)
# Lotus Sport 5-spoke Lightweight Forged Wheels (optional)
Tyres
# Yokohama Advan AO48
# Yokohama A006 racing wet tyres (optional)
# Yokohama A005 racing slick tyres (optional) Passenger seat and safety equipment
# Yokohama A005 racing slick tyres - Hillclimb Spec (optional)
Electrical System
# Lotus T4 engine management system - with Drive-by-wire throttle control
# Lightweight dry cell battery
Interior
# Nardi Steering Wheel
# Single Sports Seat
# Passenger seat and harness (optional)
# 6-point harnesses (optional)
Options - A variety of options will be available including:
# SPORTS PACK: Optional dynamics improvement package
# TRACK PACK: Passenger seat and safety equipment
# SVA PACK: Offering parts required to convert the Lotus Circuit Car to meet UK Single Vehicle Approval.
# RACE PACKS: Options packages to tailor the car for entry into race series of the FIA and MSA regulations.
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