Lotus Carlton
The Lotus Carlton (also called Vauxhall Lotus Carlton, Lotus Omega and Opel Lotus Omega) is a Vauxhall Carlton/Opel Omega A saloon upgraded by Lotus in order to be able to reach speeds up to 285 km/h (177 mph) with acceleration to equal contemporary sports cars. Like all Lotus vehicles, it was given a type designation—Type 104 in this case. The exterior changes were minimal with the addition of a rear spoiler, cooling vents on the bonnet, Lotus badges on the front wings and bootlid, a bodykit and considerably wider wheel arches distinguishing it from a standard Carlton. The car was only sold in one colour, a shade of green called Imperial Green (similar to British Racing Green).
| Lotus Carlton | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus (General Motors) Opel/Vauxhall (General Motors) |
| Also called | Opel Lotus Omega Vauxhall Lotus Carlton |
| Production | 1990–1992 950 produced |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk (Group Lotus) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports saloon |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM V-body |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.6 L Opel C36GET twin-turbocharged I6 |
| Power output | 382 PS (281 kW; 377 hp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed ZF S6-40 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,763 mm (187.5 in) |
| Width | 1,930 mm (76.0 in) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lotus Cortina |
| Successor | Vauxhall VXR8 (for Vauxhall) |
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