Lotus 340R
Motor vehicle
| Lotus 340R | |
|---|---|
 Two 340Rs | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Model years | 2000 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | MR layout |
| Related | Lotus Elise |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8L Rover K Series I4 |
| Transmission | Rover 5 speed PG1 Close Ratio Gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 142.2 in (3.61 m) |
| 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 Birmingham Motor Show, the 340R is a special edition of the Lotus Elise. 340 were built, and all were sold before they were manufactured. It uses a custom built bodyshell with no roof or doors. All cars came with a silver and black colour scheme. Special A038R tyres were developed for the 340R in collaboration with 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
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lotus 340R.
- Independent 340R site
- PistonHeads Entry
- The Lotus 340R story
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