Engineering:Lotus T125
| Lotus T125 | |
|---|---|
 Picture of the Lotus Exos T125 (front view) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Also called | Lotus Exos T125 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | open-wheel race car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.8 L Cosworth GPV8 |
| Transmission | Ricardo 6-speed sequential transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3350 mm |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 650 kg (1,433 lb) |
The Lotus T125, also known as the Lotus Exos, is a Formula One-shaped single seater open-wheel sports car produced by Lotus Cars. Lotus planned on producing 25 units, but only 10 have been produced.[1] The T125 appeared on Top Gear in July 2011, driven by Jeremy Clarkson. The T125 is also known as the Exos, which is a reference to the exosphere.
The project was a failure, with only a few cars built and delivered. The project was sold to a New Zealand–based company called Rodin Cars. Rodin Cars took the T125 and improved upon it, adding its own components such as a new titanium exhaust, titanium steering wheel and composite seats. It has been renamed as the Rodin FZED and is priced at $650,000.[citation needed]
A T125 was donated to the non profit Genius Garage in October 2021. Genius Garage helps young people get hands on experience with real life engineering projects to help them get a job in the engineering industry.[2]
References
- ↑ "The Lotus Type 125 is Not Your Typical Sports-Racer". 27 May 2015. https://www.automobilemag.com/news/the-lotus-type-125-is-not-your-typical-sports-racer/.
- ↑ Tom Harrison (2 Aug 2019). "The Lotus T125 track car has returned as the Rodin FZED FZED uses a 675bhp Cosworth V8 and will cost $650,000". https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/lotus-t125-track-car-has-returned-rodin-fzed.
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