Lotus Excel
| Lotus Excel | |
|---|---|
1986 Lotus Excel S.E. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Also called | Lotus Éclat Excel (1982–1983) |
| Production |
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| Assembly | United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk |
| Designer | Oliver Winterbottom |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door 2+2 coupe |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | Lotus Éclat |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.2 L Lotus 912 I4 |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,483 mm (97.8 in) |
| Length | 4,398 mm (173.1 in) |
| Width | 1,816 mm (71.5 in) |
| Height | 1,207 mm (47.5 in) |
| Curb weight |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lotus Éclat |
The Lotus Excel (Type 89) is a sports car designed and built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars from 1982 to 1992. It is based on the design of the earlier Lotus Éclat, which itself was based on the earlier Lotus Type 75 Elite.