Opperslang 1990 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
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- Marka
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Lotus Carlton
- Rocznik
- 1990
- Twórca
- Opperslang
- Cena
- Darmowy
O tym modzie
Suggestion by The Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, a high-performance sports saloon also known as the Lotus Omega in Europe, was a collaborative effort between Lotus and General Motors, produced from 1990 to 1992. Based on the standard Vauxhall Carlton GSi 3000, the car underwent a radical transformation at Lotus's headquarters. The original 3.0-liter straight-six engine was bored and stroked to 3.6 liters, and fitted with two Garrett T25 turbochargers, which boosted its output to a staggering 377 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque. To handle this power, Lotus fitted a six-speed manual transmission borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and a limited-slip differential from a Holden Commodore. This potent combination allowed the car to achieve a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.1 seconds and a top speed of 176 mph, making it the fastest production saloon of its era. Despite its supercar-level performance, the car's exterior was subtly modified with a discreet body kit and was only offered in a single color, Imperial Green, adhering to a "wolf in sheep's clothing" design philosophy. The Lotus Carlton's extreme speed led to significant public and political controversy in the UK, with some tabloids calling for it to be banned. Its notoriety was further cemented when a stolen model was used as a getaway vehicle in a series of ram-raids, famously outrunning police. Originally, GM had planned to produce 1,100 units, but production was ceased after only 950 cars were completed due to a combination of its hig
