2010 Lotus Type 125 chassis 0125/07

Built by Lotus Cars, the Type 125 is an F1 Inspired Track Car

• With ownership opportunities limited to a maximum of just 25 cars, the Lotus Type 125 was all about exclusivity and ultimate enjoyment.
• Placing an order for the Type 125, got you some very famous mentors, which at the time the Type 125 was launched, included several ex-Formula One drivers.
• At nearly $1 million, even the price got the heart racing
• 3.8-litre, Cosworth GPV8
• Horsepower: 640bhp
• Weight: 590kg
• Top speed: 195mph
• Test Drivers: Jean Alesi, Mansell, Kershaw
• The car was designed to give a breathless and authentic Formula One experience while being forgiving, safe, reliable and above all else, possible for people other than ‘Super-heroes’ to drive
• In November 2009, future Lotus Formula One Racing driver Romain Grosjean put the Type 125 through its paces at Portugal’s Portimao circuit
• A huge amount of down-force on the car – more than F1 rules actually allowed at the time – was largely aided by a huge rear diffuser