Lotus T125
The Lotus T125, also known as the Lotus Exos, is a single seater open-wheel sports car produced by Lotus Cars. In 2019, Rodin Cars began building the T125 under the name Rodin FZED.
Background
The T125 was part of Lotus Cars repositioning under new CEO, Dany Bahar, which included several new Lotus to be launched alongside the T125 halo car. The car was shown for the first time at Pebble Beach in 2010. Ahead of the 2010 Paris Motor Show, Bahar invited several potential buyers to the factory in Hethel, before flying the individuals first class to a private viewing of the T125 in the basement of the Louvre in Paris. The event was attended by Sir Stirling Moss and Takuma Sato.Owners of the T125 would join the Exos Experience by Lotus. The private club offered expert engineers to support optimum performance of the cars, nutritionists to develop the drivers physique and a private concierge to facilitate track bookings and transportation around the globe. Events were planned for members at Paul Ricard Circuit in France, and the Portimão Circuit in Portugal.
The T125 had its public track debut in January 2011 at Vallelunga Circuit in Italy driven by Jean Alesi and James Rossiter.
Specification
The T125 is powered by a Cosworth 3.8 liter GP V8 engine producing 640bhp linked to a 6-speed semi automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The vehicle is started by push-button, as opposed to a normal Formula One race car which is started by a team of mechanics using specialized equipment. The T125 is manufactured from a mix of carbon composite, Nomex and aluminum weighing 590kg.Owners of the car could opt for several liveries including an Exos special in white and blue, a heritage design in green and gold, a John Player Special black livery or speed yellow inspired by Ayrton Senna's Camel Lotus of the 1980s.