3 rotor motor for the Esprit ?
Discussion
Because the Esprit's V8 will not pass US smog after
2003/4, maybe Lotus could use a 3 rotor motor
(375 hp ?), a motor based on the same engine as that going into the new Mazda RX-8 (which is two rotor).
I would think Lotus could have the engine custom built
for the same or lower cost then the current V8.
I'm also assuming that Lotus could get a 5 or 6 speed
transmission to work with the Rotory motor.
An added feature is the lower weight of the Rotory.
2003/4, maybe Lotus could use a 3 rotor motor
(375 hp ?), a motor based on the same engine as that going into the new Mazda RX-8 (which is two rotor).
I would think Lotus could have the engine custom built
for the same or lower cost then the current V8.
I'm also assuming that Lotus could get a 5 or 6 speed
transmission to work with the Rotory motor.
An added feature is the lower weight of the Rotory.
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