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GrpB Talbot Horizon Lotus

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:20 pm
by mik
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

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Re: GrpB Talbot Alpine Lotus

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:35 pm
by Jobbo
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.

Re: GrpB Talbot Alpine Lotus

Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:52 pm
by mik
Jobbo wrote: Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:35 pm That looks more like a Horizon than an Alpine.
:oops: I got interrupted posting this, came back to it and had a brain fart.

HORIZON!

Re: GrpB Talbot Horizon Lotus

Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:31 am
by ZedLeg
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.