Group Lotus plc has teamed up with Hot Wheels, the famous global die-cast brand, to design, develop and produce a Lotus Hot Wheels Concept vehicle.
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To celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, Hot Wheels approached Lotus and other world leaders in the automotive industry with the challenge for each company to produce a vehicle that embodies its own engineering philosophy and brand. The result from Lotus is a stunning open-top two seat sports car concept.
Technical Specifications
Body Type: 2 Door Targa Top
Kerb Weight: 1896 lbs
Powertrain Layout: Mid Engine / RWD
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Engine
Configuration: Inline-4
Displacement: 1800 cc
Power: 220 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 127 lb ft @ 4200 rpm
BHP / Liter: 74.4
BHP / Weight: 14.1 lbs per bhp
Redline: 6800 rpm
Performance
Top Speed: 150 mph
0 - 62 mph in 4.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph in 10.7 seconds
(Click to enlarge high-resolution images)
To celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, Hot Wheels approached Lotus and other world leaders in the automotive industry with the challenge for each company to produce a vehicle that embodies its own engineering philosophy and brand. The result from Lotus is a stunning open-top two seat sports car concept.
Technical Specifications
Body Type: 2 Door Targa Top
Kerb Weight: 1896 lbs
Powertrain Layout: Mid Engine / RWD
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Engine
Configuration: Inline-4
Displacement: 1800 cc
Power: 220 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 127 lb ft @ 4200 rpm
BHP / Liter: 74.4
BHP / Weight: 14.1 lbs per bhp
Redline: 6800 rpm
Performance
Top Speed: 150 mph
0 - 62 mph in 4.4 seconds
0 - 100 mph in 10.7 seconds
