| Year
(of specifications) |
2009 |
| Engine |
various V6 and V8 engines |
| Transmission |
6-speed
manual, RWD |
| Max
speed |
200
+ mph (LS9 V8) |
| 0-60 |
2.9
seconds (LS9 V8) |
| Horsepower |
360
hp - 638 hp |
| weight |
1000
kgs / 2204 lbs (LS9 V8) |
The Lotus Extrema is a creation of UK Garage, an Italian company
which specializes in the importation, sale and modification
of desirable and unusual sports cars mainly from British manufacturers.
The Extrema is based on a MK1 Lotus
Exige chassis which has been extensively modified in order
to accept a variety of V6 and V8 engine options. Changes include
a wider track and a 20cm (7.8 inch) extension of the wheelbase.
The Extrema has also been equipped with the styling details
and headlight arrangement from the MK2 Exige coupled with a
GT3 style bodykit in order to make the car appear more contemporary.
The engine bay of the Lotus Extrema is able to accommodate a
number of different powerplants. V8 options include a choice
of two LS3 V8 engines which develop either 420 hp or 500hp.
A higher spec option is a 520 hp LS7. And at the top of the
range is a 638 hp supercharged LS9 - the same engine found in
the 2009 Chevrolet
Corvette ZR1.
Also available is a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6 producing 350
hp. This setup has the advantage of being 120 kgs (264 lbs)
lighter than the V8 models which weigh in at around 970 kgs.
Offering the best of both worlds are the Superlight versions
of the Extrema which are powered by either a 2.6 litre, 360
hp V8, a 2.8 litre 450 hp V8 of a truly frightening 3.4 litre
560 hp V8. The Superlight Extrema weighs a mere 750 kgs (1,653
lbs).
The standard suspension setup of the Lotus Extrema consists
of fully adjustable Koni units at all four corners with Ohlins
units as optional extras. To provide stopping power AP Racing
brakes with four piston calipers are equipped. An integrated
rollbar is also fitted for safety as is an optional fire extinguishing
system.
While the standard Lotus Extrema is setup for track use only,
there is the option to purchase fully street legal versions
from UK Garage.
Related external links:
UKGarage.it
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