Lotus Eclat - car classics

A description of the vehicle

Detailed technical specifications and a full description of the model are available here.

Want to buy a Lotus Eclat?

We can help you find and purchase a classic Lotus Eclat in excellent condition — whether you're looking for a collectible piece, a road-ready classic, or a project car for restoration.
Fill out a request form and let us assist you in sourcing the right vehicle from the UK, EU, USA, or worldwide, with full support on inspection, documentation, and international delivery.

Discussion

Have thoughts about the Lotus Eclat? Share your opinions and see what others are saying — join the discussion here.

Do you like this car?

Used Lotus Eclat Cars

Current rating:

(3.5609589041096) based on 1681 votes

Lotus Eclat

Lotus Eclat has several modifications. Lotus Eclat of the first generation, it has the same Type 76, was produced by Lotus from 1974 to 1980. From 1980 to 1982 released the second generation of Lotus Eclat called Type 84. In his time Lotus Eclat can be bought for 28000$, when the price for similar Mercedes-Benz 500 SL in 29000$.

Distinctive features of the first generation of Lotus Eclat - 2-litre engine Lotus 907 capacity of 160 horses. This engine also be installed on cars Lotus Esprit. Lotus Eclat of the second generation has received the updated engine Lotus 912, however, environmental standards that have taken place already at that time, not allowed to increase power and it has remained on the previous mark of 160 h.p., however, the maximum speed was raised to 210 km/h up to 220 km/h.

And the first and second generation of Lotus Eclat appear to be a rear-wheel drive, perednemotornoe coupe. The chassis has been taken over by the Lotus Elite, but the type of body changed to В«FastbackВ» to increase the capacity of the Luggage compartment. The car, having a wheelbase 2438 mm, length 4458 mm, height 1194 mm and the width of 1816 mm, was extremely small weight in 1055 kg. The buyers had a chance to choose either mechanical five-stage gearbox or automatic.