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1978 Lotus Eclat

United KingdomGasoline2WDCoupe

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1978
Make
Lotus
Model
Eclat
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 Automatic
Power (hp)
159 hp
Power (kW)
117 kW
Displacement
1,973 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,458 mm (175.5 in)
Width
1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Height
1,207 mm (47.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,483 mm (97.8 in)

Engine & Performance

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,486 mm (58.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,499 mm (59.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m

Weight

Max Roof Load
75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé

Equipment

Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Lotus emblem
Eclat
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Coupe
Variant
Eclat Standard1974–1982
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.0 Automatic
Horsepower
159 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed