The Lotus Demands Cup 260 "slims down" to stay in shape

The British manufacturer has stripped more than 36 kilos from the small sports car to remain the king of the circuits next year. This weight reduction, combined with its supercharged 1.8 engineToyota producing 257 CV of power, allows it to reach 100 km/h from 0 in less than 4 seconds.

The update also includes systems such as Launch Control and variable traction control to improve stability, as well as components such as Yokohama A048 LTS tyres, Eibach springs, internal protection bars and perforated brake discs that make it a serious rival on the track. On sale in the United Kingdom for £45,995 (around 58,000 euros at current exchange rate). Images after the break.

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