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Lotus
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Lotus M250 Technical Specification
| Body: | Unique
fixed head, lightweight glass fibre reinforced composite bodywork,
based on the Lotus Sport Elise. Deeper front air splitter and high level fixed rear wing facilitates balanced aerodynamic downforce characteristics of 35 kg (front) and 45 kg (rear) at 100 mph, increasing cornering grip and high speed stability whilst retaining the same drag coefficient as the standard Elise. Cold air intake integrated in the roof for engine bay forced cooling, combines with tailgate central exit duct for hot air extraction. New opening polycarbonate tailgate glass for baggage stowage access and increased rear vision. |
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| Chassis: | Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with integral steel rollover structure. | ||
| Suspension: | Fully independent front and rear double wishbone systems with co-axial coil springs mounted on adjustable platforms to Koni monotube racing dampers, adjustable link front stabihiser bar, extruded Aluminium front and forged steel rear uprights. | ||
| Steering: | Rack
and pinion steering. Ratio: 15.8:1 2.8 handwheel turns lock to lock. |
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| Brakes: | Front and rear 282mm diameter cast iron cross-drilled ventilated discs. Non servo assisted pedal actuation, with front to rear hydraulic system split. AP Racing opposed piston front calipers, Brembo single piston sliding rear calipers with mechanical cable operated parking brake system. | ||
| Wheels: | Rimstock,
aluminium alloy Lotus Sport wheels.
Front-7Jx 16 inch Rear -8,5Jx17 inch |
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| Tyres: | New
unique Yokohama A039 tyres developed in conjunction with Lotus
to maximise grip and achieve Lotus ride and handling performance
criteria. Front- 195/50ZR16 Rear -225145ZR17 |
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| Instrumentation: | Electronic Stack Instruments unit with analogue display comprising re-calibrated Speedometer and Tachometer with multifunction LCD incorporating fuel and temperature read out and seat belt warning. | ||
| Interior: | 2
Seats. Fore / aft adjustable drivers seat (passengers seat
fixed in rear most position.) Electrical service components and Engine Management Controller are assembled to the rear bulkhead for accessibility but with theft/tamper protection cover. |
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| Lighting: | 6 inch dipped beam lamps, with aerodynamic clear perspex covers, and low mounted main beam lamps filled as standard equipment. | ||
| Engine: | 4
cylinder in-line 1 .8 litre, transverse mid mounted, water
cooled with front mounted oil cooler. Double overhead camshafts
with mechanical tappets and electronic multi-point fuel injection
system. Lotus developed engine management controller.
Maximum
Power 177 bhp /1 79PS /132.5kW @ 7800rpm
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| Transmission: | 5
speed transaxle driving rear wheels.
Close ratio gears fitted as standard equipment. Ratios:
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| Performance: | Maximum
speed - 136 mph (219 km/h)
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| Equipment: | Standard - META alarm system controller with immobihiser and key fob operation. In Car Entertainment (ICE) fitting kit including all wiring, roof mounted aerial and coaxial lead with ground plane tin foil, integral bulkhead and speaker mounting panel. Battery trickle charger wiring and socket. | ||
| Options: | META microwave alarm and siren with bonnet and boot switches. Alpine speakers and grills. 4-point competition style belt harness and cross car beam mounting structure. Competition style seats with unique trim inserts and colours matched to door trim panels and steering wheel. |
