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Offline JR73

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Radford/Lotus 62
« on: Thursday,May 06, 2021, 01:07:15 AM »
https://radford.co/?fbclid=IwAR2ga-rEibzDMzOkxqS81UpqO0SQ5Z-szl4h3ZmCOJk5XN7AHcvwjAwVbCQ

Coach building name of Radford has been resurrected and they have announced that they are building a car in collaboration with Lotus that pays homage to the Type 62.

There’s a bit more in this video.
https://www.instagram.com/p/COe201wHLNz/?igshid=r2jtvfje88cp
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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #1 on: Thursday,May 06, 2021, 04:18:50 AM »
Thanks Jon,

very interesting....

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #2 on: Thursday,May 06, 2021, 08:59:30 AM »
Again with very limited production, an insane price, and zero depreciation.
So just another tease!

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #3 on: Sunday,August 08, 2021, 08:09:18 AM »
Further information and some images released

https://radford.co/

Appears to be Exige V6 based with styling relating to the type 62.

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #4 on: Sunday,August 08, 2021, 08:46:30 AM »
I don’t hoe I missed this. Very interesting! Especially with Jenson Button apparently involved at some level. I hope we can get more details, pictures, and videos!

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #5 on: Monday,August 09, 2021, 11:41:25 AM »

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #6 on: Monday,August 09, 2021, 12:24:34 PM »
I hope they really can keep it that light. I don't think 500hp is possible on the compression on these 2GR's with a warranty though. If Lotus would order them from Toyota with lower compression or use direct injection, they could make 600+hp and people would give Lotus the same respect they do for Mclaren, Ferrari, etc.

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Re: Radford/Lotus 62
« Reply #7 on: Monday,August 09, 2021, 12:48:38 PM »
I think it looks good. Maybe what the 62 would look like if they continued to update it. It sure has gotten away from it's Europa beginnings, though.