178 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1981) FPX 296 X
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1980-81) Engine 2172 cc S4 16 v
Registration Number FPX 296 X
TALBOT ALBUM
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The Chrysler Sunbeam had been aimed at the super-mini sector when launched in 1977. But it was felt that a hot hatch was needed to boost the sporty image. To this end the Chrysler Sunbeam Ti was lauched in 1979 with a 1600 cc twin Weber carbs and an output of 100 bhp
Chrysler had also commisioned Lotus to develope a rally version. The car was unveiled at the 1979 Geneva Motor show , but the road going version was not offered to the public until after the rebranding and became the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. With a 2172 cc version of the Lotus 2.0 ltr 16v engine and ZF gearbox
The car won the World Rally Championship with Henri Toivonen in 1981 and the 1980 Lombard RAC Rally
Shot at the BARC Oulton Park meeting 27.03.2010 Ref 49-178
178 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1981) FPX 296 X
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1980-81) Engine 2172 cc S4 16 v
Registration Number FPX 296 X
TALBOT ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623918911117...
The Chrysler Sunbeam had been aimed at the super-mini sector when launched in 1977. But it was felt that a hot hatch was needed to boost the sporty image. To this end the Chrysler Sunbeam Ti was lauched in 1979 with a 1600 cc twin Weber carbs and an output of 100 bhp
Chrysler had also commisioned Lotus to develope a rally version. The car was unveiled at the 1979 Geneva Motor show , but the road going version was not offered to the public until after the rebranding and became the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. With a 2172 cc version of the Lotus 2.0 ltr 16v engine and ZF gearbox
The car won the World Rally Championship with Henri Toivonen in 1981 and the 1980 Lombard RAC Rally
Shot at the BARC Oulton Park meeting 27.03.2010 Ref 49-178