A gang stole a Lotus Carlton in 1993 and used it for months of ram-raids — police admitted their own cars couldn't safely catch it.
Median 130 hp across 280 similar cars
Lead trim: 3.6 twin-turbo C36GET
Opel Lotus Carlton / Lotus OmegaType 104 · 1990–1992
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FactA gang stole a Lotus Carlton in 1993 and used it for months of ram-raids — police admitted their own cars couldn't safely catch it.
A version of the Vauxhall Carlton / Opel Omega A upgraded by Lotus into a high-performance sports saloon, sold as the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton and Opel Lotus Omega. Lotus enlarged the 3.0-litre 24-valve straight-six to 3,615 cc and added two Garrett T25 turbochargers. 950 were produced, all in Imperial Green.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 twin-turbo C36GET | 1990–1992 | 3.6 L Inline-6 | 377 hp | 419 lb-ft | — | RWD | manual | — |
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