To celebrate the Formula 1 most successful car of all time, the memorable Lotus Type 72 black and gold, an innovative machine that was driven by legends like Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx, The UK-based company unveiled in their honor, the special edition Exige S Type 72. Limited to 20 units for the United Kingdom, 20 for Europe and an undetermined number for Japan and other countries in the world.

Highlights of the model are outside its body painted in black and with an edging along the entire car in gold.

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Inside there are also many details that are reminiscent of those cars, including the indication Type 72 embroidered on the top of the seats. And also a plaque with the name of each of the 20 major awards won by the Lotus 72 throughout its history in Formula 1. Hence this series limited to 20 units.

Its performance is very sporting, but not as much as a Formula 1, but maintains the philosophy and sportsmanship of those. Thanks to a very low weight of 935 kilos, this requires accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds while top speed is 233 km / h.

The price of this special edition is 40.332 euros and includes the transportation and delivery costs, but not the taxes of the country.