Exterior and interior ) livery With the three trim levels come two different
liveries: the Gold Leaf wears the same livery that appeared on the original
Lotus 62, and the John Player Special trim is a tribute to the eponymous
Formula One livery that the
Lotus Formula One team bore in the 1970s. The Classic is the most aerodynamically basic trim, the Gold Leaf trim receives two small
wickerbills at the rear of the car, and the John Player Special is the most aerodynamically advanced trim, with a larger front splitter and rear
diffuser, combined with larger side
intakes to help cool the engine. Radford, being a
coachbuilding company, has also given customers the option of fitting features such as a wickerbill on trims that would not otherwise have them. Radford also offers a "Quali Edition" package on top of the Gold Leaf trim, which offers more aggressive aerodynamic features such as a larger front splitter and rear diffuser,
carbon ceramic brakes, and
carbon composite wheels. The Lotus badge on the front is also gold set against
enamel. Significant use of carbon composites in the body panels alongside lightweight bonded and
riveted aluminium bring the
dry weight of the 62-2 to just under . of
Emerson Fittipaldi wearing the John Player Special livery The interior of the Type 62-2 is largely analogue; the dashboard carries a stopwatch and an
analog clock, in partnership with British watchmaker
Bremont, and various toggle switches.The steering wheel is devoid of any buttons. Digital connectivity is still provided by a build plaque (which contains the
vehicle identifier unique to every chassis), which doubles as a magnetic phone holder/
wireless charger, along with
Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth capabilities. Although the Type 62-2 was designed for trackability, there is still room for luggage behind the engine bay, albeit not much.
Powertrain The 62-2 borrows the
Toyota 2GR-FE from the
Exige, producing in the Classic trim and in the Gold Leaf trim via an
ECU remap. The John Player Special and Gold Leaf trims receive upgraded
camshafts,
pistons, and
connecting rods, with the former also receiving a larger
supercharger. The enlarged supercharger gives the John Player Special trim an output of . The Classic is the sole trim level available with a six-speed manual transmission, the Gold Leaf and John Player Special trims both come with a seven-speed
dual-clutch transmission and a
limited-slip differential. However, Radford still offers customisability and the option for Classic trim owners to upgrade to the dual-clutch transmission and more powerful Gold Leaf engine.
Traction control and an
anti-lock braking system are available with the dual-clutch transmission and can be turned off at the driver's discretion.
Suspension and wheels Coilover springs provide the Type 62-2's ride height control, with all four
dampers being individually adjustable, along with a nose lift option to negotiate raised surfaces such as
speed bumps. The Classic trim comes with 17-inch wheels at the front and 18-inch wheels at the rear, with the Gold Leaf and John Player Special trims receiving 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels by Dymag. The John Player Special also has the option of carbon fibre wheels like the Quali Edition package for the Gold Leaf, along with
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. It also receives
AP calipers and
carbon ceramic rotors. The Gold Leaf and Classic trims come with 4-piston AP calipers and iron rotors. ==References==