- "クラシック・ロータスによるライトウェイトバトル (A lightweight battle between classic Lotuses.)"
- ―In-game description (NTSC-J version)
- "This competition is dedicated to the skilled and visionary founders of the Lotus brand."
- ―In-game description (International versions)
Lotus Classics is a Lotus one-make championship race in Gran Turismo 4, featuring Lotus' classic models, Lotus Europa Special '72 and the Lotus Elan S1 '62.
Allowed Cars[]
| Image | Car | Power (HP) | Weight (kg) | PWR (kg/HP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Lotus Elan S1 '62 | 103 | 639 | 6.204 | Prize car at this event |
 |
Lotus Europa Special '72 | 126 | 730 | 5.794 | Known as Lotus Europa Special '71 in game |
Races in Lotus Classics[]
| # | Circuit | Number of laps | Race distance | Start type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong Reverse | 2 laps | 5.82 km (3.62 mi) | Rolling start |
| 2 | Laguna Seca Raceway | 2 laps | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) | Rolling start |
| 3 | El Capitan | 2 laps | 9.58 km (5.95 mi) | Standing start |
| 4 | Tsukuba Circuit | 3 laps | 6.12 km (3.80 mi) | Rolling start |
| 5 | Apricot Hill Raceway Reverse | 2 laps | 7.72 km (4.80 mi) | Standing start |
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st: Cr. 2,000
- 2nd: Cr. 500
- 3rd: Cr. 400
- 4th: Cr. 300
- 5th: Cr. 200
- 6th: Cr. 100
- Overall champion: Cr. 10,000
Prize Car[]
Trivia[]
- Because the Lotus Europa Special '72 is a prize car for completing the British Lightweights event and the Elan S1 is a prize car for winning this event, it is not possible to complete this event without finishing the aforementioned event first.