LX6

From LFS Manual
Revision as of 20:01, 29 January 2024 by MandulAA (talk | contribs) (infobox: dimensions)
Jump to navigationJump to search
LX6
LX6.jpg
Overview
Short name LX6
Class LRF
License S1
Introduced 0.3A
Resemblance fictional
Body and chassis
Body style roadster
Layout front-engine rear-wheel drive
Configurations default
open roof
Seats 2
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
Tyre compounds knobbly
hybrid
road normal
road super
Steering wheel rotation 900° (2.5 turns)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2340 mm (92.1 in)
Length 3311 mm (130.4 in)
Width 1622 mm (63.9 in)
Height 1047 mm (41.2 in)
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
Cars navigation
Previous car
LX4
Next car
RB4 GT
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.


FR class TBO class LRF class Unclassified
XF GTI | XR GT XR GT Turbo | RB4 GT | FXO Turbo LX6 | RaceAbout | FZ50 LX4 | UF 1000
FWD GTR class GTR class Single-seater cars
XF GTR | UF GTR FXO GTR | XR GTR | FZ50 GTR Formula XR | Formula BMW FB02 | Formula V8 | BMW Sauber F1.06 | MRT5