Lotus 66

The Lotus 66 is a track day car produced by Lotus Cars. The car is based on three drawings for a Can-Am racing car drawn up by Geoff Ferris of Team Lotus in 1969^[1] but which the company did not build.^[2] The model number 66 was never allocated in period^[3] but chronologically fits in with the Lotus model numbers.

Lotus 66
Lotus 66 at the 81st Goodwood Members' Meeting
Overview
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars
Production	2024
Assembly	United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk, England
Designer	Geoff Ferris
Body and chassis
Class	Track day car
Body style	Roadster
Layout	Mid engine RWD
Powertrain
Engine	7,997 cubic centimetres (488.0 cu in) Chevrolet V8
Power output	830 brake horsepower (620 kW) @ 8800 rpm 550 pound force-feet (750 N⋅m)
Transmission	5 speed Paddle operated Semi-automatic Sequential
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,438 millimetres (96.0 in)
Height	1,100 millimetres (43 in)
Kerb weight	1,764 pounds (800 kg)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lotus 40

Lotus produced the model after an article in Motor Sport magazine piqued interest, with the intent of it being a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the company.^[4] The planned production run is for 10 cars, each costing over £1m.^[5]