Here are some pics of the 1978 Lotus Eclat that you wanted to see. Now keep in mind it needs to be restored. Still need to get some inside shots and engine shots.


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REDNECK picture of my Monte. LOL the camper in the background is being restored as well LOL

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/...a0c76ef148.jpg

 

Nice Monte you got there, wish I had one like that

That lotus looks cool. what are its engine specs?

 

[align=left]It is one of 500 imported. I will have to ask my husband about how many were in white. It has the same engine they used in the first Esprits .They are very rare. I will get some more info on the car[/align][align=left][/align][align=left][/align][align=left]ENGINE [/align][align=left] Cylinders 4 cylinder in line installed at cant of 45 degrees[/align][align=left] Cylinder Head Alloy twin overhead camshaft[/align][align=left][/align][align=left] Bore 95.25mm[/align][align=left] Stroke 69.24[/align][align=left] Displacement 1973cc[/align][align=left][/align][align=left] Compression Ratio 9.5:1[/align][align=left] Carburettors 2 x twin choke Dellorto DHLA[/align][align=left] USA & Japan: 2 x Zenith Stromberg CD[/align][align=left] Max Power 160bhp at 6,500rpm[/align][align=left] USA & Japan: 140bhp at 6,500rpm[/align][align=left] Max Torque 135lb ft at 5,000rpm[/align][align=left] USA & Japan: 130lb ft at 5,000rpm[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]TRANSMISSION [/align][align=left][align=left][/align][align=left] Gearbox 5 speed manual all synchromesh or Borg Warner automatic[/align][align=left] 520 only: 4 speed Ford Granada/Capri all syncromesh[/align][align=left] Gear Ratios 4.1:1 final drive: 3.29; 4.1; 5.62; 8.28; 13.12; rev 12.91[/align][align=left] 3.73:1 final drive: 3.00; 3.73; 5.11; 7.53; 11.94; rev 12.91[/align][align=left] 520 only: 3.73; 5.26; 7.27; 11.79; rev 12.50[/align][align=left] Final Drive Early cars 3.73:1; then optional 4.1 :1 also offered[/align][align=left] Road Speed 4.1 final drive: 20.8 mph / 1000rpm[/align][align=left] 3.73 final drive: 22.9 mph / 1000rpm[/align][align=left] 520 only: 22.9 mph / 1000rpm[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]CHASSIS & BODY [/align][align=left] Chassis Pressed and fabricated steel backbone[/align][align=left] Body Glassfibre[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]SUSPENSION[/align][align=left] Front Independent by coil springs, wishbones, anti roll bar and telescopic dampers[/align][align=left]
[/align][align=left] Rear I Independent by coil springs, lower wishbones, fixed length driveshafts, radius arms and[/align][align=left]Telescopic dampers[/align][align=left][/align][align=left]STEERING [/align][align=left] Type Rack and pinion, with power assistance on 503 and 504 models[/align][align=left][/align][align=left][/align][align=left]BRAKES [/align][align=left] Front 10.4 inch disks[/align][align=left] Rear 9 x 2.25 inch drums mounted inboard[/align][/align][align=left][/align][align=left][/align][align=left]The Lotus Eclat was built from 1975 to 1982. It was based on the Lotus Elite but had a fastback body style which gave it more storage in the boot (trunk). The Eclat Series 1 (1975-1980) used a 1973 cc 160 hp 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 160 hp. Both were versions of the Lotus 907 engine series, which was also used in naturally aspirated and turbo charged versions in the Lotus Esprit. [/align][align=left][/align][align=left]http://www.benani.co.uk/Images/misc/Lotus_excel.pdf[/align][align=left][/align][align=left][/align]

 

 

I've seen a couple of those Lotus's years ago. They look cool as hell driving down the street.
Not overly crazy about the bug-eyed look of the headlights, but I'd get over it real quick.

Question for ya:

Are those the original rims on that Lotus? Because in the pics they look amazingly similar to the rims made famous by the Dukes of Hazard General Lee. (American Racing rims maybe??? I can't remember.) If those are the A.R. rims, they are long since out of production, and are highly sought after. If you're willing to separate with the rims, that may help fund the restoration of the Lotus maybe?


Love how you had to put a picture of your Monte in there. A true Monte fan!

 

Dang Taz you are good. Yeah we will prolly keep the big tires. Yes they are the AR rims. They are rare lotus's 1 of 500 that were imported. Not sure how many were imported white.