What Does Oppo Think Of The Lotus Carlton?

"S65" (granthp) 09/13/2016 at 20:29 • Filed to: Lotus, Lotus Carlton, Stolen cars, Sedans, Carlton

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dogisbadob > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:31

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I think it’s awesome

rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:32

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The first super sedan I ever fell in love with. (Although the one I liked was technically the Opel Lotus Omega version.)

djmt1 > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:34

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It pissed off The Daily Mail so as far as I am concerned it’s the greatest car ever made.

Batman the Horse > djmt1 09/13/2016 at 20:36

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I had to look this up and wow! That is quite a ringing endorsement.

Batman the Horse > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:38

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It looks like a Ford Sierra nose with a touch of Saab stapled to a Merc 190E Evo 2 body (sans whale tale). That is to say, awesome.

whoarder is tellurium > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:39

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I’d do this if I had one:

MonkeePuzzle > S65 09/13/2016 at 20:45

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a top motor for fleeing the rozzers after a quick bank job

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > S65 09/13/2016 at 21:02

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It has the SM70 stamp of approval.

itschrome > S65 09/13/2016 at 21:08

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Would kill for one.. someday ill have one, some day

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > whoarder is tellurium 09/13/2016 at 21:17

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Every time I walk into the garage, or up to it in a lot, I’d be doing that too!

S65 > dogisbadob 09/13/2016 at 21:29

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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) 09/13/2016 at 21:50

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You could say it wouldn't be unusual for you to do that dance.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > whoarder is tellurium 09/13/2016 at 21:50

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I was about to post this gif, then I clicked “show more replies” and there it was.

hike > S65 09/13/2016 at 21:59

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I think headlight wipers need to make a come back. Especially in a snowy area with led lights which aren’t warm enough to keep the snow from building up.

Oh and if course the Carlton is awesome. It rather unique!

Amoore100 > S65 09/13/2016 at 22:02

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I’d have one over a Thema 8.32 and a Safrane Biturbo, but it wouldn’t stop me from wanting a Thema 8.32 and a Safrane Biturbo.

flyingmetalbird > S65 09/13/2016 at 23:00

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I know a guy who loves them!

Not a huge fan myself

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > djmt1 09/13/2016 at 23:15

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Oh yeah. They wanted to ban the little green thing.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > S65 09/13/2016 at 23:18

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Quite the sleeper.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > S65 09/13/2016 at 23:19

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I bought a magazine written in french so I could read a review about it and have the glossy photo’s. AKA Opel Lotos Omega. Straight 6 FTW.

AfromanGTO > S65 09/14/2016 at 00:02

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Awesome car! Great for robbing banks too! lol

Autoeccentric > S65 09/14/2016 at 05:37

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It was referred to as a ‘Thunder Saloon’ at the time.

I don’t think I need say any more.

AuthiCooper1300 > MonkeePuzzle 09/14/2016 at 08:05

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Not quite. For that you would want an M5 (E28 or even better, E34) which do have the ability to keep going if you have to force your way, say, through a roadblock. Plus rock-solid reliability. That much was mentioned by people in the trade to the late, great Russell Bulgin of Car, years ago.

If the idea is just to power away from the police – not for long, and without the need to survive some sort of contact with barriers, blocking cars and suchlike – a Sierra Cosworth, Thema 8.32 or, indeed the Lotus Omega/Carlton would be just the ticket. There were rumours that as soon as the 8.32 was put on the market some guys in Italy started planning robberies relying on its abilities as a fast getaway car.

I understand that the Sierra was indeed a hot favourite for quick “jobs”, as you say – at least if the UK forums on the model are to be believed.

In most cases a nondescript white Transit in fast-ambulance/-police spec (that is, with a big Essex or Cologne V6) would probably be a better bet though.