Gold FFM mayevora Posted July 3, 2009 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Dont know how many of these were produced but I know not many. Spoted a rare Lotus 340 R passing me in Exmouth this morning. Seen them at shows but never a random spot on the road. Number plate was a very simple 340 R Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slewthy Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Wern't there 340 made? Quote "Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them." Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM mayevora Posted July 3, 2009 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 You could be right there Simon. That does ring a bell from a dim and distant memory. Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangel Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Best thing is.........how small are they. The X bow and the Atom are bigger, they are tiny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 IIRC: There were 340 made. They weighed 340 kg. They had 340mm discs. They were 340 cm long. They were 34.0" high. They had 340 BHP. They had a 340mm steering wheel. They cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM mayevora Posted July 3, 2009 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Just spoted the same car again (6pm) in centre of Exeter. I'm guessing 'Tourist/Holiday maker' or a 'new toy' being enjoyed. Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Although Paul is right on most of his points, other sources point to the fact that the car was intended to produce 340bhp/tonne however when this was found to be too much of a challenge, Lotus limited the run of cars to 340 instead! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Edwards Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I saw that same car in Exeter a few weeks ago so I guess it must be local Quote Twitter @radioRedwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loteuk Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Just spoted the same car again (6pm) in centre of Exeter. I'm guessing 'Tourist/Holiday maker' or a 'new toy' being enjoyed. I saw the same car last Thursday night returning from Exmouth's schools prom night. Thought it was something to do with that event as there was such a diverse selection of transport. Quote I have to ask myself - 'do I feel lucky'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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