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Lotus Drivers Club Unleashed! Epic Late Summer Drive in Jaw-Dropping 4K | British sports car film - Video Recap

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The video captures the Lotus Drivers Club's "End-of-Summer Drive," a scenic journey through the British countryside. The event begins at the historic Old Buckenham Airfield, with participants preparing to leave. The drive then leads to the Gunton Park Sawmill and Deer Park, a site with a rich history dating back to 1824 when the sawmill was constructed to improve the estate. The tour concludes at The Gunton Arms, a traditional pub opened in 2011, known for its local ingredients, including venison from the surrounding deer park. The video showcases various Lotus cars on the road and at 
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Why he was the greatest of all time | A Jim Clark documentary - Video Recap

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This documentary provides a tribute to Jim Clark, often considered the greatest racing driver of all time. The video features testimonials from those who knew him personally and professionally, including former Lotus team members Bob Dance, Dave 'Beaky' Sims, Derek Wild, and his close friend and fellow racer Sir Jackie Stewart.
 
Key aspects discussed in the video include:
 
Early Life and Personality: Clark was a Scotsman and a farmer, described as cautious, unspoiled, shy, quiet, mild, and very laidback. He initially balanced farming with racing before committing full-time
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Lotus Evora GT430 Sport: The Fastest Lotus Ever - Carfection - Video Recap

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The video reviews the Lotus Evora GT430 and GT430 Sport, highlighting them as the fastest road cars Lotus has ever built.
 
Key aspects of the cars include:
 
Performance: Both models are powered by a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine producing 430 horsepower. They can go from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reach top speeds of 190 mph for the GT430 and 196 mph for the GT430 Sport. The cars are currently only available with a manual gearbox.
Lightweight Design: Thanks to advancements in engineering and extensive use of carbon fiber, the Evora GT430 is incredibly light, contributing to…
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F1 - 1970 Monaco GP - Graham Hill on board - Video Recap

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The video provides an onboard perspective of the 1970 Monaco Grand Prix circuit with narration by Graham Hill. He describes the course as follows:
 
Sainte Devote Corner: A very fast corner, taken in a lower gear at about 90 mph.
Casino Square: Drivers aim to hit the curb tightly, often going a bit broadside into the square.
Downhill stretch: The car becomes very light over the hill, leading to a right-hander.
Station Hairpin: A sharp, short burst in second gear, sometimes requiring a drop to first, where tires can lock up under braking.
 
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The Evora - Video Recap

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This video, the first in a new series by the Lotus Car Guru, provides a detailed overview of the Lotus Evora.
 
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Inception and Development: The project, code-named "Eagle," started in 2006 as Lotus's first completely new car since the 1995 Lotus Elise. It aimed to rival the Porsche 911 and offer a larger, more comfortable, and usable car. Notable personalities like Roger Becker and his son Matt Becker were involved in engineering and handling, ensuring it would "handle and ride like a true Lotus". The exterior was designed by Steve Crimp, and the interior by…
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Evora Part 2 Transmission - Video Recap

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This video, "Evora Part 2 Transmission," details Lotus's choices and modifications for the transmission in the Evora, explaining the rationale behind their decisions given budget and time constraints.
 
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
 
Manual Transmission - EA60 Gearbox
 
Selection: Lotus chose the EA60 gearbox, originally fitted to Toyota Avensis and Auris with four-cylinder diesel engines. This choice was due to its ability to handle high torque loads of over 400 newton meters.
Early Issues & Solutions:
 
 
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Evora Part 3 Subframe, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres - Video Recap

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This video provides a detailed overview of the rear components of the Lotus Evora, focusing on the subframe, suspension, brakes, wheels, and tires.
 
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
 
Subframe:
 
Made from hot-rolled steel and hot-dipped galvanized.
Weighs approximately 50 kg.
Functions as a crash structure designed to collapse progressively in a rear-end collision, protecting occupants and the main tub.
Replacement cost for a subframe is about £1,700, and a partial body including the tub is £17,500.
Lotus also produced titanium subframes, which were riveted together.
 
 
 
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The Evora part 4 The Middle. Tub, Tank, Seats, Door panels, Switches and instrumentation, Dash

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The video provides a detailed look into the middle section of the Lotus Evora, covering the tub, fuel tank, seats, door panels, switches, instrumentation, and dash, highlighting differences between the original model and the 400 series.
 
Here's a breakdown of the key points:
 
The Tub:
 
Manufactured from aluminum using a process first seen in the Elise, bonded with rivets and epoxy adhesive.
It's stiffer than the Elise and Exige tubs.
Cannot be welded due to anodization and heat changing alloy properties.
Weighs 105 kg.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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