Lotus 340R
| Lotus 340R | ||
|---|---|---|
Kerb weight 701 kg (1,545 lb) | | |
| Chronology | ||
| Successor | Lotus 2-Eleven | |
The Lotus 340R is a limited edition sports car manufactured by Lotus Cars in 2000 at their Hethel factory.
Overview
Originally introduced as a concept car at the 1998
Yokohama
.
While road-legal in the UK and Europe,[1] most of the surviving cars are only used for racing, track use, or demonstrations.[citation needed]
Engine
The engine is a four-cylinder version of the 1.8L
Rover K-Series engine called VHPD (Very High Power Derivative) used in the regular Elise which produces 177 bhp (132 kW; 179 PS) at 7800 rpm and 172 N⋅m (127 lbf⋅ft) at 6750 rpm as standard, or 187 bhp (139 kW; 190 PS) at 7500 rpm and 189 N⋅m (139 lbf⋅ft) at 5600 rpm with optional Lotus accessories. The former can accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 133 mph (214 km/h).[2][3]
Specifications
- 0-160 km/h (99 mph) 10.7 sec
- Power-to-weight ratio: 252.5 bhp (188.3 kW)/Ton or 3.96 kg (8.73 lb)/bhp
- Price: £35,000
References
- ^ "The Lotus 340R Is Still One Of The Most Extreme Cars Put Into Production". Jalopnik. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ 2000 Lotus 340R | Top Speed[1][2]
- ^ Lotus. "This Rare Lotus 340R Lives in the USA, and It's for Sale". Motor1.com. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
External links
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