Was the Lotus Carlton sold in the US?

Was the Lotus Carlton sold in the US?

Alas, it wasn’t, and the Lotus Carlton was never sold in the US back in 1990. However, you can import this car now into the US thanks to the 25-year rule. Under the hood is a 3.6-liter twin-turbo inline-6 with 377hp and 419 lb-ft of torque.

How much did the Lotus Carlton cost?

The Lotus Carlton (also called Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Lotus Omega and Opel Lotus Omega) is a Vauxhall Carlton/Opel Omega A saloon upgraded by Lotus in order to be able to reach speeds up to 285 km/h (177 mph) with acceleration to equal contemporary sports cars.
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How fast is a Lotus Carlton?

And the result? Arguably the most famous ‘Q car’ of all time. Given the Lotus Type number 104, the Lotus Carlton – or Lotus Omega in Europe – could sprint from 0-60mph in 5.0 seconds and 0-100mph in 11.1 seconds. Top speed was officially 174mph, though it was widely known to be capable of 180+.

How many lotus Carltons are left?

How many lotus Carltons are there?

With only 950 made worldwide during a short production run, it’s rare to see just one Carlton come up for sale – so chancing across another auction with a trio like this could never happen again in our lifetime.

What engine is in a Lotus Carlton?

Lotus used the Vauxhall Carlton 3.0 GSi 24v as a base for the car, improving almost every component. The engine used was a GM inline-6 although the block is the only original component.

What BHP is a Lotus Carlton?

377 bhp
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