Lotus

Lotus
LOTUS ECLAT S1

2-door 4-seater coupé.

Second new-generation Lotu using Elite S1's chassis, running gear and front body shell, but with conventional fastback coupé style. Slightly reduced rear-seat space and simpler trim and fittings - four-speed Ford 'box and steel wheels on cheapest Type 520. Visually more attractive than Elite, and always outsold it when well established. Lived onto late 1980s as Excel.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1973cc (S4 DOC)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1975 to 1980
Number produced
1299
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