Ex-Method One Champion Jenson Button has taken the Radford Lotus Sort 62-2 via its remaining phases of pre-production testing.
The dynamic observe check of the prototype John Participant Particular mannequin was performed by Jenson on the dwelling of Lotus, on the check observe facility at its headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk.
“To lastly drive the kind 62-2 for the primary time was clearly a really particular second, the cockpit already looks like dwelling!” mentioned Jenson.
“The automobile felt nice, properly balanced in excessive and low-speed corners and ran faultlessly all day which is the right base for the months of setup tweaking that can comply with for me.
“We need to make sure that this automobile is a pure driver’s automobile that pays each due respects to the DNA of Lotus, but in addition delivers the luxurious of a Radford.”
Jenson’s function as check driver performs an important half within the remaining stage of improvement, having been concerned from the outset within the design, improvement and engineering of the Lotus Radford Sort 62-2.
On-track throughout testing, the prototype delivered an electronically restricted high pace of 186mph and a 0-62mph acceleration time of two.9 seconds. The automobile produces 600bhp from a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 and has a dry weight below 1,000kg.
The mid-engined two-seater coupe relies on Lotus expertise that has been re-engineered all through together with upgraded pistons, con-rods and camshafts, adjustable coil spring suspension pushed via a 6-speed guide transmission.
The carbon fibre physique panels and inside sit on an ultra-lightweight aluminium chassis, in line with the Lotus philosophy of “Simplify and add lightness”.
After the primary buyer deliveries in 2022, the entire Radford Sort 62-2 house owners might be invited to attend an unique one-day observe occasion to get behind the wheel alongside Jenson, who will display how drivers can get probably the most out of their automobile on the racetrack.
