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Old 03-15-2011, 04:28 AM   #196
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Originally Posted by Zaku View Post
isn't the Camry engine in Lotus sports car as well? Just tuned differently? hmm this is a good question. Is there any chance that if this thing is a Scion well get some sort of Dual clutch set up, like a GTi. Or at least a good auto with Paddles. I like to get mine in manual but because I live in a high traffic area I like some options.
The Exige has the 2GR-FE, though modified by Lotus for their specs.

The Elise had the 2ZZ-GE, which is from the Celica GT-S, and modified for Lotus as well.

Toyota and Lotus have had a decades long relationship, so that's why Lotus uses Toyota engines (and also because they're good :happy0180
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