2000 Lotus M250
full-size concept clay model![Bonhams 'Olav Glasius Lotus Collection', Goodwood 29 June 2012 Bonhams 'Olav Glasius Lotus Collection', Goodwood 29 June 2012](https://www.classicdriver.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,fit=contain,width=300,height=300/sites/default/files/company_logo/import/13331_bonhams06grey.jpg)
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Baujahr2000
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AutomobiltypCoupé
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LenkungLenkung rechts
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ZustandGebraucht
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Markenfarbe außenSilber
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InnenfarbeSonstige
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Standort
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AußenfarbeSonstige
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GetriebeManuell
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Antrieb2wd
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KraftstoffPetrol
Beschreibung
2000 Lotus M250 full-size concept clay model
During the year 2000 this remarkable first concept clay model was unveiled by Lotus as the basis of a future-model feasibility study, intended to provoke reaction from the potential market place both at home and abroad. The Lotus concept wording (copy on file) that accompanied the 1-to-1 scale model reads in part as follows:
"Concept M250 wouldn't be a proper Lotus unless lightweight was an important part of its genetic make-up; it's an integral part of Lotus Car's whole philosophy. The concept's chassis improves and develops upon the bonded extruded aluminium technology used to such great effect in the Elise.
Powered by a mid-mounted Lotus-tuned 3.0 litre V6 engine that drives the rear wheels through a six-speed gearbox, project M250 slots into the Lotus line-up between the Elise and the Esprit.
A major achievement in the M250's design is that it has excellent aerodynamic properties 'straight out of the
![Bonhams 'Olav Glasius Lotus Collection', Goodwood 29 June 2012 Bonhams 'Olav Glasius Lotus Collection', Goodwood 29 June 2012](https://www.classicdriver.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,fit=contain,width=300,height=300/sites/default/files/company_logo/import/13331_bonhams06grey.jpg)