RACE START (launch control)

[JClem]

The A45s with DCT has Race Start (Mercedes launch control). I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere on the Lotus website or press releases. Has anyone heard whether the i4 will have this or an equivalent?

 

[TomE]

Yes, the Emira i4 DCT and V6 Auto both have launch control. Not on the V6 Manual.

 

[action_turtle]

Yes, the Emira i4 DCT and V6 Auto both have launch control. Not on the V6 Manual.

Do we have this in action? I'd like to see a video of the V6 auto doing a launch control. Cannot seem to find one online

 

[Toomanyloti]

414 miles and i'll let you know....

 

[ADC]

Didn't @Bilbao-Emira get an amazing time off the line using launch control? Too bad it wasn't on film...

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

Didn't @Bilbao-Emira get an amazing time off the line using launch control? Too bad it wasn't on film...

yes!!
my record is 17 seconds and police behind!
not trying anymore

 

[FST]

No launch but a very poor 0-100 in track mode

See video here: Shame

 

[Tokion]

yes!!
my record is 17 seconds and police behind!
not trying anymore

Maybe having the police behind makes the acceleration faster?

 

[Toomanyloti]

No launch but a very poor 0-100 in track mode

See video here: Shame

this is a manual

 

[Shahaf2911]

No launch but a very poor 0-100 in track mode

See video here: Shame

What did you expect would happen with a rolling start ? I did a 3.0 to 100 with lunch control in my RS6 perf (new one) and 4.1 with a rolling start, that’s a 630hp car, With an RS3 3.4 (stock) compared to 4.4, a lunch makes a huge difference. Next month I’ll be with my car again and i expect to finish the break in in 300 km I don’t mind trying a 0-100, I’m not an expert with a manual a few years have past but I’ll try my best, I would expect a 4.5-4.2 depending on your skills when doing a proper launch.