2006 Lotus Sport Exige GT3

Overheat · January 5th, 2006, 01:11 AM

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(from Lotus Press Release) A prototype of the Lotus Sport Exige GT3 race car was unveiled at the annual FIA GT Championship presentation ceremony outside the world famous Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 02 December, 2005. The following day (03 December 2005), the first test for the car took place at the high speed Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Southern France under FIA supervision, the first stage in the Lotus Sport Exige GT3 becoming eligible for FIA GT3 competition. This latest FIA series, which will start in 2006, is for race cars that have an equal power to weight, and that have a direct lineage to their road going versions.

The Lotus Sport Exige GT3 entrant has been developed by Lotus Sport, the performance arm of Lotus Cars and is a derivative of the standard Lotus Exige coupé model. Weighing in at approximately 750 kg, it stays true to the “performance through light weight” core Lotus philosophy. The car uses a race prepared 1.8 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine with a Roots type supercharger and air to air intercooler which utilises the Lotus T4e Engine Control Unit to produce 285 hp (289 PS) at 7,800 rpm. This gives an impressive power to weight ratio of 380 hp / tonne or 2.6 kg / PS.

Following a brief shakedown programme at the Lotus Test Track at Hethel, factory test driver Gavan Kershaw carried out final chassis set up work on wet tyres in the morning session at the Paul Ricard official FIA test. This was followed by an outing on slick tyres on a drying track by FIA nominated test driver Christophe Bouchut.

Commenting on the encouraging test session, Chris Arnold, General Manager of Lotus Sport, explained: “We were delighted to attend the official FIA test session. Considering the car was still on the drawing board two months ago it’s a fantastic achievement by the team to complete the build in such a short time. We knew this test would be a first shakedown for the car on slicks and I’m very pleased with the results. Our winter development programme starts with a wind tunnel test just before Christmas followed by further work in preparation for the next FIA test in March.”

The FIA has announced a five race European championship for the new GT3 class with rounds in the UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy. Various national GT Championships are also considering amending their regulations to include a GT3 class.

read more text, specs and pics here: http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...-Exige-GT3.htm

jayjaya29 · January 5th, 2006, 01:29 AM

Smoking hot Lotus as always.

fbc · January 5th, 2006, 06:32 AM

There's a spot in my garage just waiting for that

jayhawk · January 5th, 2006, 11:31 PM

That is so sexy, it forces me to type out this:

TeH hAwTnEsS!!111eleven!!11

logo · January 6th, 2006, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

There's a spot in my garage just waiting for that

don't forget you promised that we'll share the same garage images/smilies/smile.gif

SoxXpupPeT · January 6th, 2006, 12:23 AM

god damn thats gorgeous!

aznkukuboi · January 6th, 2006, 08:17 AM

Power to weight ratio is off the charts!

Nelis · January 6th, 2006, 01:30 PM

damn that looks great. would that be on sale to normale people. or would they ever start selling it with those engine mods and wings and stuff

SoxXpupPeT · January 6th, 2006, 04:58 PM

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...-Exige-GT3.htm

only 1650 lbs with 286 bhp....thats absolutely nuts! images/smilies/ohmy.gif

January 5th, 2006, 01:11 AM	#1
Overheat Joined: Sep 7th, 2004 Last Online: September 30th, 2008 Location: Bradford, UK Posts: 5,735 Rep Power: 25	2006 Lotus Sport Exige GT3 (from Lotus Press Release) A prototype of the Lotus Sport Exige GT3 race car was unveiled at the annual FIA GT Championship presentation ceremony outside the world famous Casino in Monte Carlo, Monaco on 02 December, 2005. The following day (03 December 2005), the first test for the car took place at the high speed Paul Ricard High Tech Test Track in Southern France under FIA supervision, the first stage in the Lotus Sport Exige GT3 becoming eligible for FIA GT3 competition. This latest FIA series, which will start in 2006, is for race cars that have an equal power to weight, and that have a direct lineage to their road going versions. The Lotus Sport Exige GT3 entrant has been developed by Lotus Sport, the performance arm of Lotus Cars and is a derivative of the standard Lotus Exige coupé model. Weighing in at approximately 750 kg, it stays true to the “performance through light weight” core Lotus philosophy. The car uses a race prepared 1.8 2ZZ-GE VVTL-i engine with a Roots type supercharger and air to air intercooler which utilises the Lotus T4e Engine Control Unit to produce 285 hp (289 PS) at 7,800 rpm. This gives an impressive power to weight ratio of 380 hp / tonne or 2.6 kg / PS. Following a brief shakedown programme at the Lotus Test Track at Hethel, factory test driver Gavan Kershaw carried out final chassis set up work on wet tyres in the morning session at the Paul Ricard official FIA test. This was followed by an outing on slick tyres on a drying track by FIA nominated test driver Christophe Bouchut. Commenting on the encouraging test session, Chris Arnold, General Manager of Lotus Sport, explained: “We were delighted to attend the official FIA test session. Considering the car was still on the drawing board two months ago it’s a fantastic achievement by the team to complete the build in such a short time. We knew this test would be a first shakedown for the car on slicks and I’m very pleased with the results. Our winter development programme starts with a wind tunnel test just before Christmas followed by further work in preparation for the next FIA test in March.” The FIA has announced a five race European championship for the new GT3 class with rounds in the UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy. Various national GT Championships are also considering amending their regulations to include a GT3 class. read more text, specs and pics here: http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...-Exige-GT3.htm __________________

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