http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/26/uk-garage-creates-v8-powered-lotus-extrema/
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:45 a.m. fastEddie Dork
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Jan. 28, 2009 9:16 a.m. P71 HalfDork
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Jan. 28, 2009 10:43 a.m. miatame2 New Reader
Yeah...but can it serve soccer mom duties...I doubt it!
I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is probably pretty fast with an LS7....
Couldn't they get four of the same wheels?
I want one!
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Jan. 28, 2009 11:21 a.m. GameboyRMH SuperDork
If that's not a grassroots supercar I don't know what is!
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Jan. 28, 2009 11:25 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork
hmmmm
might fall under the "too much of a good thing" catagory
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Jan. 28, 2009 11:46 a.m. Raze Reader
Um, Ultima GTR, can handle engines up to 1000 HP, can be built cheaper, same weight, wider tires, true DIY...
It's odd but this looks alot like the Ultima...
Still cool though, but I still think there are better options out there...
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Jan. 28, 2009 2:13 p.m. byron12 New Reader
+1 on the ultima GTR that is my lottery dream car right thar....
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Jan. 28, 2009 3:02 p.m. Autolex Reader
Ultima GTR with BMW V12, Hotter Cam, ITB's, and a Porsche tranny = my lottery car
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Jan. 28, 2009 3:40 p.m. MadScientistMatt HalfDork
Why is "Extrema" photoshopped on in one of the photos? And it also looks like the wheels match in the other picture. Weird.
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Jan. 28, 2009 4:20 p.m. littleturquoiseb Reader
Ohh Icarus ... why do you fly so high!
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Jan. 28, 2009 5:14 p.m. 1slowcrx Reader
p71 sums it up best
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Jan. 28, 2009 5:53 p.m. m4ff3w Dork
Autolex wrote:
Ultima GTR with BMW V12, Hotter Cam, ITB's, and a Porsche tranny = my lottery car
Ironically, the Ultima GTR was the test mule for the McLaren F1.
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Jan. 28, 2009 7:43 p.m. gamby SuperDork
OK--we're missing a MAJOR detail about this thing:
*the Extrema can be had with almost any GM-supplied V8, ranging from two LS3s producing either 420 or 500 hp, the 520-hp LS7 or the Corvette ZR1's 638-hp, supercharged LS9.*
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean, in a 1800lb chassis, it probably borders on useless, but still--if it hooked up, aren't we dipping into the 9's in the 1/4?!
Cripes...
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:20 p.m. Luke Dork
A Superlight variant is also available, weighing in at 1,650 pounds and equipped with either a 2.6- or 3.4-liter V8
Who makes a 2.6l V8? Or a 3.4 for that matter...don't suppose it would be the SHO engine?
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:24 p.m. gamby SuperDork
Luke wrote:
A Superlight variant is also available, weighing in at 1,650 pounds and equipped with either a 2.6- or 3.4-liter V8
Who makes a 2.6l V8? Or a 3.4 for that matter...don't suppose it would be the SHO engine?
Strikes me as a typo--like they meant to write V6.
...or they're using an engine from an Alfa Montreal.
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:30 p.m. Luke Dork
A little more digging reveals....UK Garage offers a lighter option as of version 750 kg Superlight. This model features a compact V8 engine displacing between 2.6 and 3.4L and the output of between 360 and 450hp.
Cool.
Source - http://www.dpccars.com/photos-09/01-28-09page-Lotus-Extrema-V8.htm
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:48 p.m. amaff HalfDork
that's hot
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Jan. 28, 2009 8:52 p.m. MitchellC Reader
Curbs and potholes need not apply.
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Jan. 28, 2009 9:23 p.m. MrJoshua SuperDork
gamby wrote:
Luke wrote:
A Superlight variant is also available, weighing in at 1,650 pounds and equipped with either a 2.6- or 3.4-liter V8
Who makes a 2.6l V8? Or a 3.4 for that matter...don't suppose it would be the SHO engine?
Strikes me as a typo--like they meant to write V6.
...or they're using an engine from an Alfa Montreal.
maybe the hayabusa based V8?
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Jan. 28, 2009 10:05 p.m. Josh Reader
MrJoshua wrote:
maybe the hayabusa based V8?
Bingo.
Probably the Powertec, not the 2.8l Hartley that everyone else is likely thinking of.
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Jan. 28, 2009 10:06 p.m. gamby SuperDork
MrJoshua wrote:
gamby wrote:
Luke wrote:
A Superlight variant is also available, weighing in at 1,650 pounds and equipped with either a 2.6- or 3.4-liter V8
Who makes a 2.6l V8? Or a 3.4 for that matter...don't suppose it would be the SHO engine?
Strikes me as a typo--like they meant to write V6.
...or they're using an engine from an Alfa Montreal.
maybe the hayabusa based V8?
That 's the only other plausible/relevant one that google came up with...
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Jan. 30, 2009 7:33 p.m. Schermerica New Reader
oohhh wow.
