Lotus Excel

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Lotus Excel
Overview
Manufacturer	Lotus Cars
Production	1982–1992 2,075 built
Designer	Oliver Winterbottom
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door 2+2 coupe
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Lotus Eclat
Powertrain
Engine	2.2 L Lotus 912 I4
Transmission	5-speed Toyota W58 manual 4-speed ZF automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,483 mm (97.8 in)
Length	4,398 mm (173.1 in)
Width	1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,207 mm (47.5 in)
Curb weight	1,168 kg (2,575 lb) 1,135 kg (2,502 lb) (S.E)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Lotus Eclat

The Lotus Excel (Type 89) is a sports car designed and built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars from 1982 to 1992. It is based on the design of the earlier Lotus Eclat, which itself was based on the earlier Lotus Type 75 Elite.