Lotus Eclat

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Lotus Eclat
Lotus Éclat 22
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars
Production	1974-1982
Class	Sports car
Body style(s)	2+2 FHcoupe
Engine(s)	2.0L Lotus 907 Slant Four or 2.2L Lotus 912 Slant Four
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual & Auto
Wheelbase	2,438 mm (96.0 in)
Length	4,458 mm (175.5 in)
Width	1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,194 mm (47.0 in)
Curb weight	1,055 kg (2,330 lb)

The Type 76 and Type 84 Lotus Eclat, built from 1974 to 1982, was a front engine rear drive coupe. It was based on the Lotus Elite but had a fastback body style which offered more practicality with storage in the boot (trunk).

The Eclat Series 1 (1974-1980) used a 1973 cc 160 hp (120 kW) Lotus 907 Slant Four engine. Later cars (1980-1982) used a larger 2174 cc Lotus 912 engine, however, because of emission regulations modifications it still only produced 160 hp (120 kW). Both were versions of the Lotus 907 engine series, which was also used in naturally aspirated and turbo charged versions in the Lotus Esprit.

[edit] External links

• Lotus Excel - Elite - Eclat Owner's forum. Huge archive of information
• Lotus Excel Owner's forum - Elites & Eclats welcome

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