Foto: James Holm http://jamesholm.se/
Min bil är beställd som "gatbil" utan eldsläckningsanläggning och utvändig kill switch (som ingår i Cup-specen)
Nedan lite information från en pressrealease. Det mesta av informationen är hyggligt korrekt…
Lotus själva wrote: Road Cars Ready for Track Use - Straight out of the Box: .
The Lotus Exige Cup cars are based on the new 2006 Model Year Exige and are completely track ready sports coupés with uprated clutch, sports exhaust, adjustable suspension, uprated brakes, limited slip differential, switchable traction control, a T45 steel roll-over hoop and A-frame with harness mounts, fuel and ignition kill switches and a fully plumbed in fire extinguisher system. An FIA approved 6 point roll cage is a no cost option*
The specifications in more detail:
Apart from the differences in engine performance, the Lotus Exige Cup cars have identical specification.
Engine
The Lotus Exige Cup uses a 2ZZ-GE 1.8 litre VVTL-i (Variable Valve Timing with Lift - intelligent) engine. This high revving engine is governed to a maximum engine speed of 8500 rpm with a change between two cams (a high speed cam and a low speed cam) at between 5800 rpm and 6200 rpm depending upon the operating conditions of the car.
A sports-type clutch plate and heavy duty clutch cover transfers the engine power and torque to the lightweight C64 six-speed gearbox (with an aluminium casing) - with the same perfectly spaced ratios as the standard Elise 111R and Exige.
A torque-sensing type limited slip differential is fitted as standard and works in harmony with the Lotus switchable traction control system. The system works though the engine, reducing power to maintain traction, is active above 8 km/h and operates much more quickly than many brake-based systems.
An Accusump (engine oil accumulator unit) is included in the whole package as an oil reservoir backup for extreme track use ensuring that, under these conditions, the engine oil pressure remains constant.
Wheels and Tyres
Y-type 8-spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels in High Power silver are shod with Lotus specific Yokohama Advan A048 tyres (rated W and annotated with "LTS") to maximise grip and achieve the ride and handling targets set by Lotus.
Brakes
The brake system includes cross-drilled and ventilated discs and upgraded sports brake pads set into the brake calipers (AP Racing on the front and Brembo on the rear), high grade silicon brake fluid, stainless steel braided brake hoses all linked to the proven Lotus track tuned servo-assisted four-channel ABS system that enhances braking performance and minimising stopping distance without taking over from the skill of the driver.
Suspension
Suspension is provided by Öhlins springs and two-way adjustable dampers (which have 22 compression and 60 rebound settings and ride height adjustment to reduce the ride height from 130 mm to 120 mm) and an adjustable front anti-roll bar (five settings). Full instructions and recommended settings are provided to allow customers to tailor the handling characteristics of the car to their own requirements.
As the Lotus Exige Cup cars are modified for track use, a double shear track control arm brace is provided to cope with the expected kerb abuse during racing and hard track day driving.
Interior
The interior makes use of lightweight and simple race specification materials including aluminium window winders, acrylic capped door panels and carbon-effect leather door inserts.
Exhaust System
A "Level One" stainless steel sports exhaust is fitted with the bifurcated exhaust pipes exiting from the centre of the anodised-finish 3-piece rear diffuser. Front driving lamps, twin oil coolers and air conditioning* complete the equipment package for the Lotus Exige Cup cars.
* variant and market dependant, please see accompanying specification sheets for full detail.
Foto: Tobias Öhlander
Min tanke med den här bilen är att kunna njuta både på "gatan" och på banan.
Hittills har jag hunnit med ett par slalomkörningar och lite turer på krokvägar.
Foto: Niklas Falk
Foto: Tobias Öhlander
Bilen är ju skapligt anpassad för aktiv körning från början. Än så länge har fixandet med den inskränkt sig till en service och montering av nya bromsskivor. Jag valde att fram uppgradera till de lite större 308mm skivorna när jag ändå bytte. Bak valde jag släta skivor i standardstorlek.
Här nedan en film från ett av de allra första försöken att bemästra en konbana med bilen. Fortfarande lite ovant att växla med vänster hand och placeringen av bilen mellan konerna kräver lite extra koncentration. Klicka på bilden så hamnar du på youtube...
Lite sideways action på Barkarby flygfält. Auto Motor & Sport hade dragit ihop ett antal sportbilar för att göra ett temanummer. Tidningen ska finnas i butik April 2011 enligt senaste bud...
Foto: Niklas Falk
Om vädret tillåter blir det banåkapremiär den 23/10...
