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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:2015
Engine type:Hybrid
Predecessor:Lotus E22 Renault
Successor:Renault R.S. 16
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:February 23, 2015
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Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz PU106B 90º V6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 1,600 cc / 97.6 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Direct Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Turbo
Power 600 bhp / 448 kW
Red Line 15,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 375 bhp / liter

Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz Electric Motor
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Power 161 bhp / 120 kW

Drivetrain
Chassis carbon fibre with aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension double wishbones, pull-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated carbon ceramic discs
Gearbox Paddle Operated 8 speed Semi-Automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 702 kilo / 1,548 lbs
Length / Width / Height N/A / 1,800 mm (70.9 in) / 950 mm (37.4 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) N/A / 1,450 mm (57.1 in) / 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Tyres (fr/r) Pirelli 245/660 - 13 / 325/660 - 13

Performance figures
Combined Power 761 bhp / 568 kW
Power to weight 1.08 bhp / kg

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