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(New page: Image:Lotus_Élan_(M100).jpg '''Lotus Élan (M100). 1989–92 (prod. 3,855). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1588 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Lotus revives Élan nameplate while under GM ownershi...)
 
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'''Lotus Élan (M100). 1989–92 (prod. 3,855). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1588 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Lotus revives Élan nameplate while under GM ownership. Front-drive for a sports car thought of as sacrilege until the car was tested: it was regarded as the finest-handling front-driver on the market. Critics felt it was too safe a handler and lacked feedback. Isuzu turbocharged engine and drivetrain. Expensive, and flopped particularly in the US.
 
'''Lotus Élan (M100). 1989–92 (prod. 3,855). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1588 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Lotus revives Élan nameplate while under GM ownership. Front-drive for a sports car thought of as sacrilege until the car was tested: it was regarded as the finest-handling front-driver on the market. Critics felt it was too safe a handler and lacked feedback. Isuzu turbocharged engine and drivetrain. Expensive, and flopped particularly in the US.

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Lotus Élan (M100). 1989–92 (prod. 3,855). 2-door convertible. F/F, 1588 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC). Lotus revives Élan nameplate while under GM ownership. Front-drive for a sports car thought of as sacrilege until the car was tested: it was regarded as the finest-handling front-driver on the market. Critics felt it was too safe a handler and lacked feedback. Isuzu turbocharged engine and drivetrain. Expensive, and flopped particularly in the US.


Manufacturing location: Hethel, Norfolk, England

Marque: Lotus | Model: Lotus Élan | Successor: Lotus Élan S2 (M100)

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