240 Cup Economy Run
Discussion
OK, I picked the car up yesterday and I have now finished the Dealer imposed economy run, 1000kms below 4,000RPM. The car ran faultlessly, and the only defect found was that the dealer fitted removable steering wheel was not aligned to the center position (although it did run straight and stop straight). No other problems, no rattles and nothing broken. FYI, the car returned 12KMS/Litre or 35MPG, which I thought was quite amazing at it gives the car a massive cruising range.
I have no basis for comparison as this is my first Lotus, but I can report that the car had adequate torque and pulled reasonably at low RPM in any gear. I would say that the car cannot be judged at these speeds, but I can say that you notice the downforce in a corner even at the modest speed of 130KPH (top speed in 6th at 4000RPM). I will report again next weekend after the Lotus 1000km check has been completed during the week, I think this will mean that next weekend I can now go and give it to her.
I have no basis for comparison as this is my first Lotus, but I can report that the car had adequate torque and pulled reasonably at low RPM in any gear. I would say that the car cannot be judged at these speeds, but I can say that you notice the downforce in a corner even at the modest speed of 130KPH (top speed in 6th at 4000RPM). I will report again next weekend after the Lotus 1000km check has been completed during the week, I think this will mean that next weekend I can now go and give it to her.
get that smile of your face
good to hear its only a small though must be put straight thing(steer) because every time you drive you hold it in your hands and look at it. It realy sounds econemy that fuel comsumption! good to hear, keep us posted about your experience from a car like that, a lovely 240 Cup
GTRene
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