Johnny A's Carlton 'HMS Broadside'

Make/model:
Lotus Carlton replica UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(Based on a VX Carlton GSi 3000 chassis)

Engine:
C20LET engine (2.0 16v Turbo) from a Calibra Turbo
Phase 2 ECU software (providing 19psi overboost and 16 psi held boost)
Cosworth front mounted intercooler, 2.5" S/S boost pipes and samco intermediates
Forge motorsport dump valve
Custom exhaust system comprising of a 2.75" mandrel bent downpipe directly from turbo (heat wrapped), downpipe splits after gearbox into two 2" mandrel bent pipes. 24v centre sections (two running parrellel to each other), 2 centre boxes (one per pipe), no backbox.
Custom throttle body top hat
Pipercross viper airbox
FSE Blacktop competition fuel pressure regulator with gauge
Repositioned battery tray (sits on other side of engine bay)
Black and blue colour theme throughout engine bay with chrome highlights

Gearbox/drivechain:
R25 5-speed manual gearbox
3.45:1 Rear LSD

Suspension and brakes:
Standard GSi 3000 rear springs
Custom front springs by Coilsprings69
Jaguar V12 H/duty 4-pot calipers modified to mount to Carlton carriers
ABS system totally removed, all brake pipes re-routed and replaced
Adjustable bias valve in-line with rear brake system allowing control over braking force percentage to rear wheels

Wheels:
18" Azev 'E's
18x8.5" fronts with 245/40/18 tyres
18x10" rears with 265/35/18 tyres

Exterior bodywork:
Full and Genuine Lotus Carlton bodykit comprising of front and rear bumpers, arch extensions, sideskirts, door extensions, grille, bonnet and rear spoiler
Aerial removed, hole welded and smoothed
Modified Irmscher smoked rear clusters with LED lights
Smoked side repeaters

Interior modifications and ICE:
Full black leather interior from Senator
Senator black dashboard and centre console
Genuine Lotus Carlton 180mph dials with custom LED output
Repositioned trip computer
Autometer Cobalt series gauges (Boost, Oil pressure, oil temperature and voltage)
4 channel amp for speakers

Performance figures:
BHP: 300bhp (estimated)
1/4 mile: High 13s (estimated)
Top speed: 160mph (estimated)
Weight: 1370kgs (calculated)

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Future plans:
Respray in Gloss black