Lotus Elite — Colin Chapman’s first GT Car

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  • 1787115178
  • 9781787115170
by Matthew Vale The Lotus Elite was a turning point for Lotus. First produced at the end of... more
Lotus Elite — Colin Chapman’s first GT Car

by Matthew Vale

The Lotus Elite was a turning point for Lotus. First produced at the end of the 1950s, it marked Lotus’ transition from a maker of small racing cars, which had limited utility on the road, to the producer of a highly sophisticated road and race car. In the Elite, Lotus exploited its knowledge of new technology and racing pedigree to produce a car which, with its glass fibre monocoque and Coventry Climax engine, had the potential to be a world beater.

This book gives an insight into the reasons the car was produced and its importance in Lotus’ history, especially in the production of lightweight innovative cars. Through interviews with Elite owners, first hand accounts provide a good overview of owning one of these iconic cars, covering its foibles and quirks as well as its exemplary roadholding, handling and performance. Illustrated with many colour photographs, along with period advertising material, the book provides a valuable insight into owning, running and racing these iconic cars.

Contents:

  • Background to the Elite
  • First steps - Design, development and prototypes
  • Technical description
  • Elite production
  • Power to the people - The Elite's Coventry Climax Engine
  • Competition - Racing improves the breed
  • Legacy - Owning the Elite, and the Elite today

Buch, Hardcover, 25,5 x 25,5 cm, 176 Seiten, 251 größtenteils farbige Abbildungen, englischer Text