The Lotus Elite

Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : Veloce Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781787115170
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus Elite written by Matthew Vale and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781876953430
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Original Lotus Elite Racing Car for the Road written by Dennis Ortenburger and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher : Patrick Stephens
ISBN 13 : 9781852601003
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lotus Elite written by Dennis Ortenburger and published by Patrick Stephens. This book was released on 1990 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Matthew Vale
Publisher : Crowood
ISBN 13 : 1785000799
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus Elite, Eclat and Excel written by Matthew Vale and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lotus introduced the Type 75 Elite in 1974. Being a full four-seater coupe with an opening glass tailgate, it was designed to carry a family in comfort while retaining Lotus' trademark, excellent road holding and handling. Perhaps most importantly, it was the first - and successful - step in Colin Chapman's plan to move upmarket and away from Lotus' kit car image. The Elite gave rise to two derivatives, the Eclat and the Excel. The Eclat was a restyled coupe version, sacrificing the Elite's unique rear styling and good rear passenger headroom for a more stylish exterior. With its conventional coupe styling, the Eclat was more mainstream than the Elite, and it was in the end the better seller. In turn, the Eclat spawned the Excel, the last of the Elite-inspired family. Matthew Vale looks at the history of these unusual Lotus models, and gives a thorough guide to buying and owning the cars today. Of interest to all motoring enthusiasts and Lotus owners in particular, it includes information on buying and owning the cars today, specifications, owner's experiences and technical information. Superbly illustrated with 130 colour photographs, both period and contemporary.

Author : Dennis Ortenburger
Publisher : Coterie PressLtd
ISBN 13 : 9781902351032
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus Elite written by Dennis Ortenburger and published by Coterie PressLtd. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every fascinating stage of the Lotus Elite Type 14 is explored in this fully comprehensive book, from conception, through production to the buying public, as well as, success both on and off the racetrack.The Elite began design trends still visible today and the car has been listed in every passing decades' list of motordom's most significant automobiles. That the car came together as a result of the work of a committee whose chief stylist, was an accountant, is almost beyond belief. The fact that one of Colin Chapman's design criteria was that the Elite be a road car capable of a class win at the prestigious Le Mans 24-hour race was remarkable. The fact there followed six consecutive class wins and several index of performance victories in the race, was incredible. This book contains the reminisces of virtually everyone involved in the design and early production of the Elite. Many of the personalities associated with the car throughout its production life, including racers and Elite dealers in both the UK and America were interviewed. Although several have since passed away, their recollections are here to read and enjoy. "Lotus Elite, Racing Car for the Road" is not meant to be a "nuts and bolts" treatment of the car but rather an explanation of what is so fascinating about this automobile above all others. If the story of the Lotus Elite was told as a novel, readers would believe it to be pure fantasy. Hopefully, this book will convince otherwise.Hardcover - 12" x 12" - 208 pages - 405 color photos

Author : R.M. Clarke
Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781855205475
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus Elite 1957-1964 Road Test Limited Edition written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2001-02-26 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Announced in 1957 this fiberglass monocoque did not go into full production until 1959 when the new factory at Cheshunt was opened. Coventry Climax supplied complete engines mated to BMC's B-series gearbox. The fully trimmed body shells were produced by Maximar. The Series 2 had bodies made to a higher standard by Bristol with some interior changes. The SE version had more power and performance, and could also be specified with Stage II tuning. Due to difficulties in distribution and pricing the car was offered in component form in 1961. This is a book of contemporary road tests, specification and technical data, driver's impressions, racing, long term tests, history.

Author : R. M. Clarke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus Elite, 1957-1964 written by R. M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Matt Younger
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445682540
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus 2 + 2s written by Matt Younger and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging book follows the history of the Lotus 2 + 2 coupes from the Elan through to the Evora.

Author : William Taylor
Publisher : Coterie Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781902351537
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lotus The Marque written by William Taylor and published by Coterie Press Limited. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features every Lotus Type ever produced from 1948-2014.

Author : Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 1975 Review written by Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: