Lotus Exige S Type 72
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On December 23, 2009, In Cars, Sportscars, by yellowwheels
On September 29, 2009, In Auto Shows, Cars, Events, Motor Shows, News, Racing Cars, Sportscars, by yellowwheels
Lotus displayed their new Evora type 124 Endurance Racer, destined to be a factory entry in a few key endurance races over the next year. Continuing the racing theme: there was a special trackday type version of the Exige called the Cup 260. This is a 2010 update from previous models.
Lotus Evora type 124 Endurance Racer
Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora first customer delivery at Hethel factory
With very strong rumours that Lotus will re-enter Formula 1 motor racing next season, with Malaysian backing, it’s good to see them pushing the race versions of their cars out to the general public. The memory of Lotus founder and enthusiastic race designer Colin Chapman’s racing heritage is still alive in the minds of car enthusiasts.
The standard Evora is now in full production and deliveries have started. Here’s a photo of the first customer car to be handed over at the Hethel factory in Norfolk, UK at the beginning of September 2009.
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On June 26, 2009, In Racing Cars, by yellowwheels
Yellowwheels talks and rides with Lotus Exige racer Mark Funnell.
Castle Combe 12th June: Mark is testing and practicing for the weekend’s Sportscar GT race. Time’s precious, but he kindly gives Castle Combe longtime commentator Dave George, a few full tilt laps in the passenger seat. He’ll end up with some seat of the pants experiences to weave into his race commentary and no doubt a few expletives to omit!
Lotus Exige - the number plate will be removed before racing to assist engine cooling. The size of the diffuser is impressive and honed by trial and error
