Tall gearing allows it to achieve approximately 89 km/h (55 mph) in first gear and reach a top speed of over 176 mph (283 km/h). The Lotus Carlton held the title of the fastest four-door …

Nov 5, 2018 · Thanks to its the resulting 176mph top speed, the Lotus Carlton gained a bit of a reputation among hardened criminals for its excellent reputation as a car for ram raiding small …

Aug 9, 2020 · The Carlton had a claimed top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h) – which, for the time, was really fast. However, that figure was actually limited.

Aug 18, 2022 · Twin Garrett T25 turbochargers huffing out 415 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox from a Corvette ZR-1. Top speed rated for 176 mph but it'd peg the speedometer and …

The result was 377 bhp from an engine that originally had 204 bhp. As expected, Lotus also reworked the suspension, brakes and aerodynamics. This super-tuned saloon offered the the …

Nov 19, 2022 · And it still holds its own today, because while that 176mph top speed gave everyone a focus, the bigger picture is that what started life as a humble executive saloon was …

Vauxhall Carlton Mk III Lotus 3.6 (377 Hp) Sedan 1990 1991 1992 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 377 Hp, 0-60 mph: 5.2 sec, Petrol (Gasoline), 4 Doors, 5 Seats, …

Having a claimed kerb weight of 1663 kg, the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton manages to cover the 0-60 mph dash in 5.2 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 13.6 seconds. It is claimed to …

Feb 13, 2009 · The Lotus Carlton was a Vauxhall Carlton saloon modified by Lotus into a 176 mph (283 km/h) sports car. Like all Lotus vehicles, it was given a type designation — Type 104 …

Jun 11, 2018 · Once it was pronounced safe and reliable at V-max, Lotus officially quoted the Carlton’s top speed as 283km/h with a corresponding 0-100 time of 5.2secs. The truth, …