By wiondrive news desk
The Type 66 is one of the most exclusive projects Lotus has ever undertaken and each example will cost in excess of £1million.
Optimised aerodynamics has been part of the Lotus DNA for all of its 75 years, and the Type 66 is no exception. More than 1,000 hours of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) work has gone into the programme, resulting in downforce in excess of 800kg at 150mph.
The chassis is also period-representative, with extruded aluminium sections, bonded joints and aluminium honeycomb panels adding to its authenticity.
To ensure drivers can unlock maximum performance when on track, the Type 66 features modern comforts such as an EPASS motorsport power steering column, a sequential racing gearbox with reverse, a race ABS braking system, an anti-stall multi-plate clutch and a fixed rollover bar.
At the heart of the Type 66 is a period-representative V8 push-rod engine. It's mid-mounted for optimised handling, tuned by Lotus to produce more than 830bhp at 8,800rpm
Bespoke modern-day components include an aluminium forged crank, rod and pistons, which generate torque of more than 746 Nm at 7,400rpm.
The front wing was designed to channel air from the front of the car, through and underneath the rear wings, generating more downforce than the vehicle's total weight at full speed.