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Lotus 340 R
340R is THE race car for the road. Only 340 cars were produced worldwide, each one of them sold. Already a rarity (unfortunately, however, the resell of a 340R is cumbersome).
Lotus 340R: Technical Data
Engine:
straight 4-cylinders, 1.81 water cooled mid-engine with a engine management system developed by Lotus. Two overhead camshafts with mechanical push-back rods. Electronic multi point injection.
Performance: (approximated)
Maximum performance: 177 bhp at 7800 RPM
Torque: 171 Nm at 5000 RPM
Maximum speed: 130 mph
0 - 60 mph: 4.3 seconds
0 - 100 km/h: 4.4 seconds
0 - 160 km/h: 10.7 seconds
0 - 100 mph: 10.9 seconds
Transmission:
5-gear transmission, trans-axle type construction, rear wheel drive
close gears
Gearing: First - 2,923
Gearing: Second - 1,750
Gearing: Third - 1,307
Gearing: Forth - 1,033
Gearing: Fifth - 0,848
Gearing: Reverse - 3,000
Gearing: Differential - 4,200
Body: automobile body sheet made of composite material with removable clam shells, 2 removable panels for battery and brake fluids and removable hood.
Chassis:
Lattice type structure developed by Lotus comprised of epoxy casting resin sections which in turn are made of aluminum extrusions, with installed Safety Devices Speedster roll bar.
Suspension:
All around independent with transverse arms and co-axial Eilbach coil springs, KONI gas shock absorbers.
Steering:
Titan Motorsport rack and pinion without servo assistance
Wheels:
Technomagnesio Magnesium 10-spokes design developed specifically for Lotus, with Lotus central locking system
Front: 6J1 x 15
Rear: 8J1 x 16
Tires:
Unique YOKOHAMA tires, tested and developed together with Lotus.
A038 Front: 195/50 ZR1 5
Rear: 225/45 ZR1 6
Brakes:
282 mm diameter, iron cast, cross drilled, ventilated brake disks. Not servo-assisted separated hydraulic system. AP Racing opposed piston caliper on front wheels.
Exhaust:
Exhaust designed by Lotus and developed by Janspeed with ceramic coated manifolds, muffler with Needlemat/Cabon hood.
Windshield:
quickly cleared, heated windshield
Lights:
High power lamps, pre-focused Wipac, dim module, installation into bottom spoiler.
Dash:
Motorsport Technologie Stack’s digital dash including speedometer with LED display and rev indicator (indicator can be changed to racing rev indicator)
Unloaded weight:
Street: 600 kg
Race track: 568 kg
Dimensions:
Wheel base: 2300 mm
Wheel gauge front: 1448 mm
Wheel gauge rear: 1470 mm
Fuel:
Fuel tank capacity: 40 L / 8.8 gal
Fuel quality: 95 octane minimum
Standard features:
4-point competition belt, sports seats, immobilizer, Stack racing dash, connector for battery recharger.
Upgrade options:
Racing package catalytic converter replacement, 190 bhp replacement ECM, titanium exhaust tips, inlet camshaft score, 5-point seat belt set, Pagid brake linings, racing brake hose, racing brake fluids, Stack rev indicator with built in timer and multiple step switch lamps, racing battery.
Source: Lotus Cars Ltd. press release
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