Lotus Eclat

Infobox Automobile


name = Lotus Eclat
manufacturer = Lotus Cars
production = 1974-1982
class = Sports car
body_style = 2+2 FHcoupe
engine = 2.0L Lotus 907 Slant Four or 2.2L Lotus 912 Slant Four
transmission = 5-speed manual & Auto
length = convert|4458|mm|in|abbr=on
wheelbase = convert|2438|mm|in|abbr=on
height = convert|1194|mm|in|abbr=on
width = convert|1816|mm|in|abbr=on
weight = convert|1055|kg|lb|abbr=on 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 convert|160|hp|abbr=on 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 convert|160|hp|abbr=on. Both were versions of the Lotus 907 engine series, which was also used in naturally aspirated and turbo charged versions in the Lotus Esprit.

External links

* [http://www.lotusexcel.co.uk/ Lotus Excel - Elite - Eclat Owner's forum. Huge archive of information]
* [http://www.lotusexcel.net/ Lotus Excel Owner's forum - Elites & Eclats welcome]