NZ NEW / LOW MILEAGE / COLLECTIBLE

*** 1985 LOTUS EXCEL***

** NZ NEW - FOUR OWNER - RARE OPPORTUNITY **

The Lotus Excel, a sporting grand tourer with perfect 50/50 weight distribution, was designed by Oliver Winterbottom and produced by Lotus from 1982 to 1992 as a successor to the Lotus Eclat model. Its sleek, aerodynamic wedge exterior design featured pop-up headlights and a low, sloping hood, with a fibreglass body mounted on a steel backbone chassis to reduce weight and improve handling.

In the 1980s, Toyota contracted Lotus to help develop the Supra, which led to a partnership between the two companies. As a result, many components of Lotus cars from that era were sourced from Toyota, including the Excels W58 manual gearbox, driveshafts, rear differential, alloy wheels, and door handles from the A60 Toyota Supra.

Engine/Drivetrain:

- 2200cc inline-four petrol
- 160hp / 217Nm
- 5-Speed manual transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- 0-100kmph in approx 7 seconds

Exterior:

- Silver Frost metallic
- 15 inch alloy wheels
- Gloss black styling
- Twin exit exhaust
- Factory Decals

Interior/Technology:

- Cream Velour interior
- Sport seats
- Factory tape deck/AM FM Tuner
- 4-seat configuration

The 1984 model year, that this example is, saw some upgrades, body coloured bumpers, a louvered bonnet, a boot spoiler and these 8 spoke alloy wheels. Inside, the Excel featured a driver focused cockpit with sporty seats, a small, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and surprisingly spacious interior.

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