Not sure if we have discussed this? <removes irrelevant comment>
Similar concept to the Renault5 Turbo 2 - mid engine RWD version of shopping car. In this case using the Lotus Sunbeam engine. Killed off before it raced by the emergence (and dominance) of the Quattro.
https://www.aronline.co.uk/concepts-and ... n-group-b/
https://www.evo.co.uk/features/205868/t ... on-arrival
GrpB Talbot Horizon Lotus
GrpB Talbot Horizon Lotus
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Re: GrpB Talbot Alpine Lotus
That looks more like a Horizon than an Alpine. Will have to read about it.
Not strictly relevant but I did see Keith Adams say he was going to shut down ARonline soon because it takes time and money to look after. Here’s a link:
https://www.aronline.co.uk/opinion/the-time-has-come/
Oddly there are a couple of articles posted since that announcement so I’m not sure if it’s had a stay of execution.
Not strictly relevant but I did see Keith Adams say he was going to shut down ARonline soon because it takes time and money to look after. Here’s a link:
https://www.aronline.co.uk/opinion/the-time-has-come/
Oddly there are a couple of articles posted since that announcement so I’m not sure if it’s had a stay of execution.
Re: GrpB Talbot Horizon Lotus
That looks great, shame it never went anywhere. Would've been interesting to see where they went with engine development as they got really into turbocharging in the US. IIRC Shelby used a Lotus developed 16v head on their branded Dodge Omni Turbo.
An absolute unit