Prototype 002 - Sport class car
Dry Stats
Prototype phase: 1950
Build finished: 1951
Number of constructed cars: 1
Car type: Sport coupe
Number of doors: 2
Chassis: Steel Space Frame
Gearbox: Speed 3 - Manual (Origin: Van)
Suspension: MacPherson Strut, Semi-trailing Arm
Drivetrain: RWD
Weight: 988 Kg
Top Speed: 185 Km/h
Fuel eco: 20.7 L / 100Km
Power: 144 Horsepower @ 4900 RPM
Redline: 5300 RPM
Engine: 3.0 Litres - V 8 Cast iron
Engine code: 002 E (Origin: Big family car)
Top End: OHC-16
Fuel system: Two barrel NA
Fuel use: 92 RON
Emission: LEAD
Price value: 9373 $
Price sold: None
Prototype 002 was Second car constructed by group of mechanics working in Lutoza Mechanics & Junkyard. Made from spare parts, intact body of unknown manufacturer and lucky finds around provide a quite agile, strong sport car. It had flaws, but overall it was a success needed for Lutoza team.
Deeper story
Proto 002 wouldn’t exist as is without a fact that it uses a car body without frame made by unknown manufacturer. Owners of it said that it is just a unfinished mockup that need to be scrapped quick. Some mechanics speculated that it could be some kind Seat Sport car due to fact it is only one existing car manufacturer that is Spanish here. Owner of Lutoza says it could belong to different barn creators in Spain that found they can’t finish it with their money.
Still after so many years later, speculations didn’t meet any truth and still it is unknown where it come from and who made it. It wasn’t wasted and that matters, mechanics quickly made space frame for it, and installed all parts needed for it to be qualified to rally regulations. Testing this car was a nightmare for Mechanics due to fact how horrible wheels they added to it.
After many tries to tame the beast, Owner decided it is time to take an Ace out of sleeve and buy proper Racing tires that still were available. Those installed are well known from '30 racing cars. At first there were many discussions if this is valid option, but testing gave a success. Car was very costly, mostly thanks to new tires and making V8 working, but effect it achieved was truly good one. Car had Lutoza green color with White hood and #166
Moar screens
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Achievements
Proto 002 participated in Fruinia 1952 rally. Mechanics did a briefing for Driver provided by Event host. Mechanics were sceptical if driver can tame it, especially when Gearbox isn’t a perfect match in a car. Fact that Best mechanic starts with 001, it was decided that leading mechanic of this project gonna ride with driver to ensure everything gonna be okay.
A second prototype of the Lutoza, this time with a small V8. The car is a pretty looking sports car to be developed by some car enthusiasts in a shed in Franco-controlled Spain.
Not the smoothest run of the Lutoza Prot. 02 on the dirt roads high into the mountains. There were a few spins, a few instances where the rear broke loose, but in general, the car seems reliable and stable for a DIY.
Incredibly well behaved from the Lutoza Prot. 02 on the ice, but a bump on the guard rails when the road starts to clear up and some hubris kicks in.
No technical issues, a promising drive, and only limited time lost. This was encouraging for the Lutoza Prot. 02.
Messages from Rally and sepia photo done by Event host: @Private_Miros
Overall Proto 002 Scored 3rd podium place in 2200-3299cc class scoring 61 points. This made a milestone for Lutoza and gave them a evolution from just a mechanics working in workshop and junkyard into serious car company for Spain in general.
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