1978 Lotus Elite-Eclat 5MT
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Photo: Lotus Elite registered February 1975 1973cc by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Elite registered June 1979 1973cc by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Elite S2 in Morges 2012 - Side by Akela NDE ( talk ), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Lotus Elite S2 in Morges 2012 - Rear by Akela NDE ( talk ), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1978 Lotus Elite - interior (13453765084) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Elite (Type 75) (1974–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Lotus Elite registered February 1975 1973cc by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Elite registered June 1979 1973cc by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Elite S2 in Morges 2012 - Side by Akela NDE ( talk ), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lotus Elite S2 in Morges 2012 - Rear by Akela NDE ( talk ), CC BY-SA 2.0 fr, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1978 Lotus Elite - interior (13453765084) by Niels de Wit from Lunteren, The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Lotus Elite-Eclat 5MT is a 155-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 155 horsepower.
The Elite-Eclat measures 176.0 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 155 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 47.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Lotus Elite-Eclat 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1978 Lotus Elite-Eclat.
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