The most extreme version of the Radford Type 62-2 has just been unveiled and it sports one of Lotus’ and Formula 1’s most iconic liveries. Unfortunately, the John Player Special (JPS) edition will be limited to just 12 examples. Similar to the Gold Leaf Edition, the JPS Type 62-2 is an ultra-exclusive coachbuilt reimagination of the classic Lotus Type 62. Based on a new Lotus-sourced aluminum chassis, the JPS edition is powered by a 600 hp 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine, the most powerful offered by Radford.
To cope with the extra horses, the JPS Type 62-2 gets AP Monobloc brake calipers with 360 mm fully carbon-ceramic rotors. These are surrounded by Dymag carbon composite wheels that measure 18-inches at the front and 19-inches at the rear. Chosen for their lightness, they help reduce unsprung mass, which, along with the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, improves handling.
The bodywork, too, is more extreme on the JPS model than other versions. The splitter is more pronounced than in the Type 62-2 Classic or Gold Leaf. Larger intakes and a diffuser that extends farther back also give the new model a more extreme appearance.
The John Player Special Type 62-2 will make its public debut next week at the Goodwood Revival. Production is expected to start before the end of 2021 and the first deliveries are expected in 2022. Radford says it is now accepting applications for build slots.
