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Lotus Excel

Lotus Excel produced in the same-the British company from 1982 to 1992. Technically model is very much took over the Lotus Elite Type 83. As for the design, then many of the features clearly indicate the Lotus Eclat, which to the moment of creation of the Lotus Excel is already outdated and was withdrawn from production.

It is worth noting that at that time the largest shareholder of the Lotus Cars there was concern Toyota. Between the two automakers were operating agreement, according to which they could use improvements each other in their cars. This fact explains the multiple drawing of parts and units of Lotus Excel in cars of the Japanese auto giant.

There were several versions of Lotus Excel. All of them were issued in the form of dvuhdvernogo coupe and had a 2.2-liter engine, which, depending on the modification could have a capacity of 162 or 184 HP. The most common was a five-speed mechanical gearbox, but at will of the customer can be installed automatic gearbox, the construction of which was completely identical to the one that was set for Toyota Supra. Lotus Excel in top configuration can reach 100 km/h in 6.8s.

Other names of this model: Lotus Type 89, Lotus Excel SE, Lotus Excel SA