LX6
| LX6 | |
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| 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 |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 539 kg (1188 lbs) |
| Weight distribution | 48 F 52 R |
| Fuel capacity | 40 L |
| Features | |
| 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.
