"PRBot II" (prbot2)
12/07/2014 at 07:55 • Filed to: hour rule
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"PRBot II" (prbot2)
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PS9
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 07:59 |
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Top Speed 0 mph
0-60: Never
MPG: .00000001 MPG.
CounterTorqueSteer
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 08:44 |
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One of the greatest examples of automotive BS in the past century
Jayhawk Jake
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 09:44 |
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Subtle...very subtle...
nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 10:10 |
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Holy windshield Batman
CAcoalminer
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 12:58 |
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I was actually quite excited about the Esprit.
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PRBot II
> CAcoalminer
12/07/2014 at 14:48 |
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That car looks fantastic.
moejr
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 14:50 |
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Looks very early 90's futuristic.
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CAcoalminer
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 14:55 |
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It really does but the part that had me excited was this:
In a surprising move, Lotus revealed plans for new engine developed in-house. The result is a 4.8-liter V-8 featuring direct injection, four valves per cylinder, a flat-plane crank and dry-sump lubrication. Although not confirmed, expect variable valve timing and a minimum redline of 9000 rpm. The Lotus V-8 is compact, measuring approximately 620 mm (24.4 in.) in length, and will weigh at least 140 lb. less than the supercharged IS F setup originally intended. Final horsepower figures have yet to be announced but the minimum target is 570 bhp. There are whispers of dyno numbers reaching as high as 640 bhp.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/news/…
Why couldn't this one have at least made production?
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PRBot II
> CAcoalminer
12/07/2014 at 15:08 |
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Holy cow! That would have been such an amazing Lotus! This is why we can't have nice things. Well, maybe some things. But not mid-engine V-8 supercars from Lotus nice.
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CAcoalminer
> PRBot II
12/07/2014 at 15:12 |
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I know and the real shame is that, from what I've read, it was actually fairly close to being ready for production.
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PRBot II
> CAcoalminer
12/07/2014 at 15:23 |
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Such a shame indeed.
45bullets
> PS9
12/07/2014 at 15:24 |
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runs on lies and faith in the unknown