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Lotus Eclat
Lotus
aka Lotus Sprint (USA)
Production 1975-1982
Class Sports Car
Body Style 2-door, 2+2-seat Coupe
Length 175.5 inches
Width 71.5 inches
Height 47.5 inches
Wheelbase 97.8 inches
Weight 2330 lb
Transmission 5 sp. manual
Engine 1974-1979: 2.0l DOHC 16 valve inline four, 1980-1982: 2.2l DOHC 16 valve inline four
Power 2.0l: 160hp @ 6500 rpm
140 lb-ft of torque @ 5000 rpm, 2.4l: 160hp @ 6500 rpm
160 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Oliver Winterbottom

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  • 0-60 mph: 7.5-7.9 sec
  • 0-100 mph: 19.7-25.1 sec
  • Top speed: 124-132 mph

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