Description[]
The Lotus M250 is a concept car designed by Lotus Cars in 1999. Designed by Russell Carr and unveiled at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show, the M250 was a more luxury-oriented coupe than other Lotus offerings. Referred to internally as the Monaco, the M250 featured many things not often found on Lotus models, such as swan doors, electric windows, air conditioning and internal locking, and was constructed using a mix of bonded aluminum and carbon fiber. The M250 was slated to be powered by naturally-aspirated 3.0L V6 mated to a 6-speed manual, producing 250 horsepower. The M250 was slated to enter production in 2001 with a targeted production rate of 3,000 cars a year; production was ultimately scrapped. The current location of the car is unknown.
The casting was apparently retooled in 2013, but there are no notable differences.
Versions[]
The Lotus M250 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | 2001 | 2001 First Editions 13/36 |
Grey | "Lotus Logo" on Hood, silver HW logo on rear | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Red | 5SP | 28753 | Malaysia | "LOTUS" on rear painted or not painted | 
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| 231 | 2001 | Mainline | Yellow | "Lotus Logo" on hood | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Chrome PR5 | 53760 | China | 
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| 004 | 2002 | Treasure Hunt 4/12 |
Metalflake Dark Red | White, Gold, Black, and Silver TH logo on roof , Base, w/'s | Black / Plastic |
Smoke | Black | Red Line RR | 54323 | Malaysia | 
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| 004 | 2002 | Treasure Hunt 4/12 |
Metalflake Dark Red | White, Gold, Black & Silver TH logo on roof , Base, w/'s | Chrome / Plastic |
Smoke | Black | Red Line RR | 54323 | Malaysia | 
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| 2003 | Pavement Pounders | Metalflake Yellow | Green "8" tampos on sides. Lotus logo. | Green / Plastic |
Smoke | Green | PR5 | 47183 | Malaysia | 
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| 2004 | Roll-Up Raceway | Metalflake Orange | Lotus Emblem on hood, black & purple lines | Chrome / Plastic |
purple | 5SP | G7839 | China | 
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| 2004 | Roll-Up Raceway | Grey | Lotus Emblem on hood, black & purple lines | Chrome / Plastic |
Purple | 5SP | G7839 | China | 
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| 192 | 2006 | Mainline | Light Green | No Graphics | Black / Plastic |
Smoke | Black | 5SP | J8024 | Malaysia | 
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| 2007 | Gift Card | Black | Yellow & Orange flames | Chrome / Plastic |
Yellow Tint | Yellow | RR6SP | M3071 | Thailand | 
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| 2008 | Beast Bash 5-Pack | Flat Black | Green stylized flames on sides and hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Light Green tint | Grey | Green PR5 | L9970 | Thailand | 
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| 2011 | Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive | Pearl White | Lotus emblem on hood, Detailed Headlights | Grey / Plastic |
Clear | Grey | White PR5 | 54886 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C42 | 
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| 171/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW All Stars | Grabber Blue | Yellow and white stripes, headlights, badges | Dark Gray / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | OH5 | X1841 | Malaysia | Updated tooling Base Codes: E44, E50, E51, F01, F03 |
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| 171/250 | 2013 | HW Showroom: HW All Stars | Orange | Black and white stripes, headlights, badges | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | OH5 | X1990 | Malaysia | Base Codes: F13, F21 | 
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| 2014 | Mystery Models 4/12 |
Red | Black and white stripes, headlights, badges | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | OH5 | Malaysia | Base Codes: | 
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