| Make
|
Lotus |
| Model |
Etna |
| Concept
year |
1984 |
| Production
year |
- |
| Engine |
V8 |
The Lotus Etna was a creation of Giorgetto Giuguaro from
the Italian styling house ItalDesign.
The Etna was based on a modified Lotus Esprit chassis
and featured the same mid-engine layout. The proposed
power plant was an all-alloy 90 degree V8 which developed
330 bhp @ 6,500 rpm. However in reality the Lotus Etna
was just a styling model and was incapable of moving under
its own power.
The wedge-shaped, carbon
fibre reinforced body helped the Etna achieve a low
drag coefficient, and a theoretical top speed of 182 mph
was claimed.
The 1984 Lotus Etna concept never found its way into production
and the car remains a one-off.
Similar and related vehicles:
Lotus Hot Wheels
Lotus Extreme
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