LX4
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| Overview | |
| Short name | LX4 |
| Class | unclassified |
| License | S1 |
| Resemblance | fictional |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Seats | 2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.3 L inline 4 |
| Power |
105 kW (141 bhp) @ 8227 RPM |
| Torque |
131 Nm (97 lbft) @ 6891 RPM |
| Power/weight | 210 W/kg (286 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 | 499 kg (1100 lbs) |
| Weight distribution | 46 F 54 R |
| Fuel capacity | 40 L |
| Features | |
| ABS |
 No |
| Traction control |
No |
| Pit speed limiter |
No |
| LX4 on LFS.net | |
LX4 is a rear-wheel drive, front engined car not too dissimilar to the Caterhams and Westfields of this world.
Tipping the scales at a mere 499 kg, the LX4 is a pretty light car and is quite fast around the twisted S1 tracks. Compared to its bigger brother, the LX6, the LX4 is easy to drive and ideal for beginners to learn how to control a LX-style car.
Setup tip
These LX cars need a fair amount of understeer in the springs to keep the 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.
