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  1. 03-18-2010, 06:37 PM #1
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    Thumbs up Lotus Carlton Appreciation Thread

    I feel that the Carlton gets no appreciation, especially since it was never officially sold in the U.S. For those of you who don't know, back in the early nineties, GM owned Lotus. They had Lotus build a hotted-up version of the Vauxhall Carlton/Opel Omega.

    It had a turbocharged straight-six and the manua transmission from the Corvette ZR1. These topped out at 177MPH, essentially supercar territory in the early nineties.

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    Yup, I am aware of it, but as you stated, they were never brought into the US, so most people are unaware of the existence of the Lotus Carlton.

    While you're at it, how about some recognition for the original Lotus tuned sports sedan - the Lotus Cortina.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Challenge It View Post
    Yup, I am aware of it, but as you stated, they were never brought into the US, so most people are unaware of the existence of the Lotus Carlton.

    While you're at it, how about some recognition for the original Lotus tuned sports sedan - the Lotus Cortina.
    That's yet another beauty.
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    saw an episode on 5th gear that had that car in it...it is pretty cool as far as performance, its just not that appealing to look at, IMHO

    the Cortina on the other hand to me, looks damn cool
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    Beast of a car. I remember seeing a few around back in the day. Lots of presence.
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    always wanted one, to bad they never were brought over here to the states.
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    great cars.. one used to park at my college car park every day.
    was fastest "family" car for years..

    Heres a desktop size pic of one

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    and a couple more from the autobahnstormers site..


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    Yea i saw this thing on fifth gear. I like the 4-Door fast as hell look!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Challenge It View Post
    Yup, I am aware of it, but as you stated, they were never brought into the US, so most people are unaware of the existence of the Lotus Carlton.

    While you're at it, how about some recognition for the original Lotus tuned sports sedan - the Lotus Cortina.


    throw the Super 7 in and youve got a lotus party...
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