LX6

LX6
Overview
Short name	LX6
Class	LRF
License	S1
Introduced	0.3A
Resemblance	fictional
Body and chassis
Layout	rear-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L inline 6
Power	142 kW (190 bhp) @ 8402 RPM
Torque	173 Nm (128 lbft) @ 7066 RPM
Power/weight	263 W/kg (358 bhp/ton)
Transmission	6-speed H-pattern gearbox
Suspension and wheels
Suspension	Front: double wishbone Rear: double wishbone
Steering wheel rotation	900° (2.5 turns)
Dimensions
Kerb weight	539 kg (1188 lbs)
Weight distribution	48 F 52 R
Fuel capacity	40 L
Features
ABS	No
Traction control	No
Pit speed limiter	No
LX6 on LFS.net

LX6, much like the LX4, sports a more powerful engine, although this weighs it down more, you'd never realise given the way it accelerates.

Take the LX4, swap the engine for a 1.8 litre inline 6, and you have the LX6. So what's the big deal? It's a touch heavier, has a slightly more balanced weight distribution (due to the heavier lump up front) and, most importantly, more power. It's trickier to drive, so if you've not driven an LX style car before the LX4 is a better starting point. Since the LX8 has been canned, this is the fastest LX style car available in LFS at the moment.

Setup tip

These cars need a fair amount of understeer in the springs to keep them controllable. Don't go silly with the spring rates though. Low tyre pressures are needed. Keep the diff as open as possible on the power side and reasonable well locked on the coast side. Some rear toe comes in very handy here.