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|Marque = [[Lotus]] | |Marque = [[Lotus]] | ||
|aka = | |aka = Type 89 | ||
|Production = | |Production = 1982-1992 | ||
|Class = | |Class = Sports Car | ||
|Body Style = | |Body Style = 2-door, 2-seat [[FR layout|Front-engined]] [[Coupe]] | ||
|Length = '''length - type here''' | |Length = '''length - type here''' | ||
|Width = '''Width - type here''' | |Width = '''Width - type here''' | ||
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|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here''' | |Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here''' | ||
|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point''' | |Weight = '''Weight - you get the point''' | ||
|Transmission = '' | |Transmission = [[Toyota]] 5-speed ''[[Toyota W transmission#W58|W58]]'' [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br/>[[ZF]] 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] | ||
|Engine = '' | |Engine = 2.2 litre ''[[Lotus 912 engine|Lotus 912]]'' [[Slant Four]] | ||
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | ||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | ||
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | |Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)''' | ||
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''' | The '''Lotus Excel''', built from 1982 to 1992, is a [[FR layout|front-engined, rear-wheel drive]] [[sports car]] designed and built by [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]]. It was based on the design of the earlier [[Lotus Eclat]], which itself was based on the earlier [[Lotus Elite]] II. | ||
[[Toyota]] engaged Lotus to assist with engineering work on the [[Toyota Supra|Supra]]. During this period, Toyota became a major shareholder in Lotus, later giving up their holding when [[General Motors]] bought Lotus. | |||
Part of the deal between Lotus and Toyota included the use of many Toyota mechanical components in Lotus' cars. The original Excel (aka the Éclat Excel) used the [[Toyota W transmission#W58|W58 manual transmission]], driveshafts, rear differential, 14x7 in alloy wheels, and door handles with the Supra Mk II, which was made from 1982 to 1986. The engine was the familiar all-aluminium, [[DOHC]] 2.2 L [[Lotus 900 series|Lotus 912]] [[Slant Four]] (which was used in the [[Lotus Esprit]] S3). During its lifetime, the Excel received two major upgrades with the introduction of the Excel SE (a 180 bhp/134 kW engine vs the standard 160 bhp/119 kW engined car) in 1985 and the Excel SE (SA with automatic gearbox) in 1986. Further facelifts in 1989 saw Citroen-derived mirrors, as featured on the Esprit, and 15 inch OZ alloy wheels to a similar pattern as the Esprit's. | |||
According to Lotus records, only 1 Excel was manufactured to USA specification. The lack of release in the USA was due to the high emission regulations (which would hinder the cars performance), and poor sales of the car in Europe. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section. | Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section. | ||
'''''News and References''''' | '''''News and References''''' | ||
* [http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Excel SELOC on the Lotus Excel : information cross-posted from http://www.lotusexcel.net/] | |||
'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | '''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | ||
* [http://www.lotusexcel.net/ Lotus Excel Register/Owners Club ] | |||
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | [[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | ||
[[Category:Lotus vehicles|Excel]] | |||
[[Category:Rear wheel drive vehicles]] | |||
[[Category:Sports cars]] | |||
[[Category:Coupes]] | |||
[[Category:1980s automobiles]] | |||
[[Category:1990s automobiles]] |
Latest revision as of 01:08, 17 July 2010
Lotus Excel | |
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Lotus | |
aka | Type 89 |
Production | 1982-1992 |
Class | Sports Car |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat Front-engined Coupe |
Length | length - type here |
Width | Width - type here |
Height | Height - type here |
Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
Weight | Weight - you get the point |
Transmission | Toyota 5-speed W58 manual ZF 4-speed automatic |
Engine | 2.2 litre Lotus 912 Slant Four |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Lotus Excel, built from 1982 to 1992, is a front-engined, rear-wheel drive sports car designed and built by Lotus. It was based on the design of the earlier Lotus Eclat, which itself was based on the earlier Lotus Elite II.
Toyota engaged Lotus to assist with engineering work on the Supra. During this period, Toyota became a major shareholder in Lotus, later giving up their holding when General Motors bought Lotus.
Part of the deal between Lotus and Toyota included the use of many Toyota mechanical components in Lotus' cars. The original Excel (aka the Éclat Excel) used the W58 manual transmission, driveshafts, rear differential, 14x7 in alloy wheels, and door handles with the Supra Mk II, which was made from 1982 to 1986. The engine was the familiar all-aluminium, DOHC 2.2 L Lotus 912 Slant Four (which was used in the Lotus Esprit S3). During its lifetime, the Excel received two major upgrades with the introduction of the Excel SE (a 180 bhp/134 kW engine vs the standard 160 bhp/119 kW engined car) in 1985 and the Excel SE (SA with automatic gearbox) in 1986. Further facelifts in 1989 saw Citroen-derived mirrors, as featured on the Esprit, and 15 inch OZ alloy wheels to a similar pattern as the Esprit's.
According to Lotus records, only 1 Excel was manufactured to USA specification. The lack of release in the USA was due to the high emission regulations (which would hinder the cars performance), and poor sales of the car in Europe.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Lotus Excel Review.
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