RE: Spotted: 1993 Lotus Carlton
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LotusOmega375D said:
Hmm. 
Now where could I read about a group test between the Lotus, M5 and E500. Maybe throw in a Turbo R for a laugh?
Well stone me if the current issue of Classic Cars magazine out last week has not got just such a story.
Here's a taster...
Now where could I read about a group test between the Lotus, M5 and E500. Maybe throw in a Turbo R for a laugh?Well stone me if the current issue of Classic Cars magazine out last week has not got just such a story.
Here's a taster...
- I read that - 456lbft gets a mention tooowning an LC is on my bucket list.
i got my licence in '92 and the LC was like a sledgehammer to the anti speed brigade. hearing the garrett turbos spool up as it went by me in my 850 mini was akin to hearing the TVR V8 in the griffith around the same time. the latter having quite and effect on my future car choice!
i got my licence in '92 and the LC was like a sledgehammer to the anti speed brigade. hearing the garrett turbos spool up as it went by me in my 850 mini was akin to hearing the TVR V8 in the griffith around the same time. the latter having quite and effect on my future car choice!
LotusOmega375D said:
Hmm. Now where could I read about a group test between the Lotus, M5 and E500. Maybe throw in a Turbo R for a laugh?
Well stone me if the current issue of Classic Cars magazine out last week has not got just such a story.
Here's a taster...
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They're all getting in on the act! Now where could I read about a group test between the Lotus, M5 and E500. Maybe throw in a Turbo R for a laugh?Well stone me if the current issue of Classic Cars magazine out last week has not got just such a story.
Here's a taster...
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/i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/mwrightdn/25102011412.jpg[/IMG]
New "Top Gear" mag - pages 61-62
howardhughes said:
To quote "One alternative is this BMW M5, which doesn't quite carry the same exclusivity tag"
Are you taking the piss?? What a ridiculous comment.
Why's that?Are you taking the piss?? What a ridiculous comment.
If i'm correct, I believe BMW built more M5's than Lotus did LC's (or LO's)
Edited by NotNormal on Wednesday 2nd November 14:43
mikebrownhill said:
uncle tez said:
It would have to be the carlton for me but i wonder how a vxr8 would compare as there about £15k these days
I have a VXR8 Monaro (the old VZ two door) and I think it would compare pretty well to be honest. The Carlton is obviously an icon and I would like to own one of course, but bang for your buck the later Vauxall takes some beating now - its a hoot!NotNormal said:
howardhughes said:
To quote "One alternative is this BMW M5, which doesn't quite carry the same exclusivity tag"
Are you taking the piss?? What a ridiculous comment.
Why's that?Are you taking the piss?? What a ridiculous comment.
If i'm correct, I believe BMW built more M5's than Lotus did LC's (or LO's)
Edited by NotNormal on Wednesday 2nd November 14:43
E34 M5: 11,000+ made
Seems a fair comment to me.
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