The Lotus Carlton was based on the Carlton 3000 GSE, itself a competitor for the BMW 5-series & E-class Mercedes.

To make the Lotus version, there were a few changes - the engine capacity was increased to 3.6 litres, it was also given a twin-cam head & two turbos. The suspension & brakes were uprated & the bodywork modified to house the larger wheels. The result was 377 bhp & 175 mph. 440 were built between 1989-92 - a further 1000, or so, left hand drive Opel Lotus Omegas were made as well.

A great model from Spark - the colour is a dark green, called Imperial Green.

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Steve

Thanks Steve - that car looks great :thumbsup:

Steve - Interesting car. What was the engine - a straight six?

It seems to me as if that Vauxhall/Opel was not unlike GM North America's Impala SS experiment a bit later in the '90s. Even the color seems similar to one of about three they used on the Impala SS.

Steve - Interesting car. What was the engine - a straight six?

It seems to me as if that Vauxhall/Opel was not unlike GM North America's Impala SS experiment a bit later in the '90s. Even the color seems similar to one of about three they used on the Impala SS.

Thanks - yes it was a straight six.

I recall reading about the Impala SS in Car & Driver, but, must admit at this distance, I don't remember a lot about it, apart from it being long & black!

Thanks - yes it was a straight six.
Is that what was in here? :confused:
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Taken at the 2008 National Lotus convention in the US in my hometown!

A nice understated model Steve. Spark seems to be bringing out more interesting road cars now.

Cheers Chris

a lotus carlton in the US? RARE!

A nice understated model Steve. Spark seems to be bringing out more interesting road cars now.

Cheers Chris

Thanks Chris - yes Spark's choice of models is excellent. I'm looking forward to receiving the TVR Cereba.

Steve