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Lotus Car Show & Vehicle History
Lotus is a British sports car made in Norfolk. The company was formed by Colin Chapman in 1952. The company had instant success both on the racing tracks and as a sports sedan. However, like all car companies in the 70s, Lotus also went through financial difficulties and had many new owners.
When Colin Chapman died in 1982, the car had already established itself as a premier car on the road racing circuit. In l986, the company was sold to GM and then went through several more ownerships.
Lotus also made a name by providing engineering design consultancy to other car companies like Opal, Saab and Saturn. Lotus engineering has also helped produce the Cortina, Vauxhall, Dodge spirit, Tesla Roadster, Toyota supra and Europa.
Lotus archived its greatest success on the Formula one circuit giving challenge to Ferrari for the Formula one championship for the past 30 years. Read the rest of this entry »
Lotus Elise 1600 CC
The New Lotus Elise 1.6
- Lotus have launched an new entry level, face lifted Elise. Designed to be frugal with a planet saving ethos.
What happens when your dream car is about as much a reality as bumping into Lady Ga Ga in Tescos? Well it just becomes something you think about when you feel you need to escape the boundaries of your every day life. Not a bad a thing I guess, it gives us all goals and a place to aim.
Now let me ask another question. What if your dream car could actually become a part of your lifestyle? without you having to sell your organs. And no Lady Ga Ga won’t be a part of this. Sports cars are designed to be lusted after, to be sexy and admired with their sweeping curves, powerful engines and exclusive price tags. On the subject of change, sports cars and the word ‘affordable’ don’t tend to go in the same sentence, unless we’re talking about old classics.
I’m not talking about a rusty old MGB but still an iconic British sportscar. The Lotus Elise. Now in its 15th. year of production the titchy fibre glass sports car offers an eco alternative to its pedigree of superb handling, race breed roadsters. The Lotus is made in Norwich, the same place as Turnips and Mustard. Read the rest of this entry »