Lotus Esprit Turbo HC lap time at Castle Combe (pre 1999)

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1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC completed a lap of Castle Combe (pre 1999) in 1 minute and 18.8 seconds.

Track Castle Combe (pre 1999)
Type flying start
Vehicle Lotus Esprit Turbo HC
Power / weight 218 ps / 1173 kg
Time 1:18.800
Average speed 135 kph (84 mph)
Notes hindered by fuel starvation on fast corners (although there was no shortage of petrol in the tank)
Submitted 15 years ago by carmagazine
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Reference:   http://www.renaultalpineownersclub.com/

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