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Lotus Extreme www.lotuscars.co.uk 10/20/00

Lotus Extreme Proposed Technical Specification

Dimensions:	Length: 3.5m-3.7m Wheelbase: approx 2.5m Max width: approx 1 .8m Cabin width: approx 1 .3m Ground Clearance: 100mm-300mm
Power source:	Total hp 120hp comprising Two-stroke 700cc motorcycle engine 100hp Electric engine 20hp 6 speed sequential gearbox (reverse will be through the electric motor) Total weight: 450kg Hp/ton 266 Mpg 110 Top speed 150mph 0-60mph approx 5 seconds
Power supply:	Compressed natural gas tank 25 litres Battery 25kg nickel-metal hybrid Hydraulic compressor for suspension
Construction:	Chassis: bonded aluminium  Main body: sandwich construction with un-directional rowing of epoxy resin  Suspension:  double wishbone back and front in carbon/sandwich construction, semi active hydraulic suspension
Wheels:	Motorcycle tyres