GazzaGSi Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I would watch it but I just got a black internet page with music playin in the back ground. Anyone know why? Thanks Edited: Fixed the prob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bulldog Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Did you know a guy called Terry Sanger held the saloon car lap record at castle coombe in a standard Lotus Carlton for about 6 years when they first come out (before the esses) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 From Wikipedia: Technical specifications Top Speed 176 mph Power 377 hp@5200 rpm Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.2s Torque 419 ft·lbf Capacity 3615 cc Configuration Twin turbocharged T25, six cylinder Drive Rear Transmission Manual six-speed ZF Production 950 Price £48,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I've got a copy of the original non-speeded up video and must admit the Carlton looks incredibly quick when it pulls away from the cop car. Poor old Saab didn't stand a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 that is quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afennell Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 The Lotus carlton was a 3.6 6 cylinder twin turbo, 377bhp. Nice cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 From Wikipedia: Technical specifications Top Speed 176 mph Power 377 hp@5200 rpm Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.2s Torque 419 ft·lbf Capacity 3615 cc Configuration Twin turbocharged T25, six cylinder Drive Rear Transmission Manual six-speed ZF Production 950 Price £48,000 WOW - and thats standard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Yeah, quickest saloon car in its time by far, I remember the papers getting in a fluster because a family saloon was built to go so fast. Not as rare as a UK spec Supra tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 a friend of mine has one of these - it is rapid. it was called the Omega in other countries but it is actually a Carlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 oooo access denied. Bit dodgy hmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 They had cossies totally outclassed and were like rockin horse poo. AFAIK they still command daft money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Song is - Adema - Getting away with murder. Papa Roach mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 AFAIK they still command daft money yep. £17k I think he paid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Jasper Carrot did a good sketch when he questioned the sanity of making the Lotus Carlton. Something along the lines of "didn't they realise that one day these things would be used as taxis"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 22, 2006 Author Share Posted May 22, 2006 Jasper Carrot did a good sketch when he questioned the sanity of making the Lotus Carlton. Something along the lines of "didn't they realise that one day these things would be used as taxis"... Nissan *cough* Skyline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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