1978 Lotus 'eclat on 2040-cars
San Antonio, Texas, United States
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This is a very nice 1978 Lotus Eclat S1. It has The very sought after Buick 215 V8 Conversion mated to a recently re freshened Borg Warner 5 Speed Transmission. This car is worth more than double what I'm asking for but since I got a new toy this one has to go.
The body and paint are not show quality; however it is very decent. There are no signs of major accidents or damage repair. Underneath the car looks very solid with no rust problems. There are lots of the typical cosmetic Lotus stress cracks in the fiberglass body and also lots of chips, scratches and touch ups but overall the car still looks quite nice. This Eclat also has the desired and hard to find Euro bumpers. The gauges all work with the exception of the speedometer. I use a GPS with MPH read-out that gives me accurate speed readings. The fuel gauge and low fuel level light works as they should. The power windows work as they should as well. The headlights work and the pods go up and down as they should. Turn signals work but the switch needs replacement as the high beams are inoperable. Horn works. The Engine is in good condition. I recently sent the transmission to a reputable transmission shop here in San Antonio to install a synchro kit and change all gaskets and o rings. The trans shifts through the gears as it should and is very solid. The cooling and charging systems work great. There is a full size spare tire that matches the rest of the tires. It has Spax adjustable shocks (need replacing) in the front and back. The steering and suspension are ok and the car rides nicely. . The car has never left me stranded on the side of the road or anything but I do need to stress that this is an older Lotus and should not be used as someone dependable transportation unless they have the knowledge base these old cars require. I ask any potential bidders to please research these cars and understand old british systems such as Lucas electrics and the like. Overall this is a nice looking and fair driving example of a great classic British car. It has a clear Title in my name and is currently licensed in Texas. I know Im missing something so please ask questions and I will answer when I can (usually evenings). The car stereo stereo seen in the pics has been removed. |
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Elise Time Attack could be most extreme Lotus yet
Mon, 07 Jul 2014The Lotus Elise has given birth to some seriously fast and varied machinery. Aside from Lotus' own models like the Exige, 2-Eleven, 340R and Europa, electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster, not to mention the never-released Dodge Circuit and Detroit Electric SP:01, are all based on the Elise's platform. As were/are the Melkus RS 2000, the Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 and the Hennessey Venom GT. But this could be the most extreme use of the lightweight chassis yet.
This Series 1 Elise has been built by one performance-obsessed Brit with a single purpose: to compete in the UK's Time Attack championship. For those unfamiliar, Time Attack is something like a rally or a hillclimb event, only it takes place on a racing circuit. Each vehicle goes out on the track by itself and sets the best time it can, without needing to worry about other competitors until the finish line is crossed and it's the next racer's turn. That's what drove Lee to modify his Lotus so thoroughly, with more wings, diffusers, flaps and carbon fiber than a Boeing factory. Check it out in the video below.
Lotus announces race-ready Exige V6 Cup and Cup R
Fri, 11 Jan 2013Lotus has pulled off the wraps on two new versions of the Exige: the V6 Cup and the V6 Cup R. Based on the Exige S, the V6 Cup is built to be a dual-purpose street and track machine. The 0-60 dash should take just under 3.8 seconds thanks to a full 345 horsepower from a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine. Weighing in at 2,380 pounds, the V6 Cup should be an absolute riot to drive, and with a full FIA-approved roll cage, fire extinguisher and six-point race harnesses on board, it's plenty safe, too. Two-way adjustable dampers are standard, as are AP Racing four-piston calipers on all four corners. More importantly, drivers can expect to find the Lotus Dynamic Performance Management system in the cockpit, complete with Touring, Sport and DPM Off modes.
The V6 Cup R, meanwhile, is both lighter and offers more horsepower than the standard V6 Cup. The same blown V6 dishes out 366 horsepower in R trim, and the whole contraption tips the scales at 2,292 pounds. Of course, the same spate of race hardware is stock, minus the DPM system. A lightweight battery, track-spec tow loops and quick-release engine cover help separate the Cup R from its more civil sibling, as do performance brake pads and better oil and water cooling systems.
Check out the brief press release below for more information. Both of the new models are headed for a debut at the 2013 Autosport International Show.
Lotus Esprit cancelled? [UPDATE]
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Against this chaotic background, a cornerstone of Lotus' revival plans hinged on the rebirth of its Esprit supercar (shown in 2010 concept form above). According to new reports, however, the Esprit has been cancelled, a victim of the company's uncertain finances and direction. Depending on which rumor you choose to believe, the two-seat coupe was slated to receive a house-built V8 and possibly turbocharging or hybrid power. That may all be moot now, however, as DRB-Hicom is reported to have scrapped Bahar's plans wholesale, a development that apparently includes killing off the mid-engined Esprit, too.
UPDATE: And this, friends, is why we have this story with a question mark and a Rumormill tag - Lotus is denying that the Esprit has been killed off.