Lotus 66
Track day car
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The Lotus 66 is a track day car produced by Lotus Cars. The car is based on three drawings for a Can-Am racing car drawn up by Geoff Ferris of Team Lotus in 1969[1] but which the company did not build.[2] The model number 66 was never allocated in period[3] but chronologically fits in with the Lotus model numbers.
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Production2024
| Lotus 66 | |
|---|---|
Lotus 66 at the 81st Goodwood Members' Meeting | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Production | 2024 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk, England |
| Designer | Geoff Ferris |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Track day car |
| Body style | Roadster |
| Layout | Mid engine RWD |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7,997 cc (488.0 cu in) Chevrolet V8 |
| Power output | 830 bhp (620 kW; 840 PS) @ 8800 rpm 750 N⋅m (550 lb⋅ft) |
| Transmission | 5-speed paddle-operated semi-automatic sequential |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm (96.0 in) |
| Height | 1,100 mm (43 in) |
| Kerb weight | 800 kg (1,764 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lotus 40 |
Lotus produced the model after an article in Motor Sport magazine piqued interest, with the intent of it being a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the company.[4] The planned production run is for 10 cars, each costing over £1m.[5]
