Lotus Éclat Excel (Type 89). 1982–3 (prod. 2,159 incl. Excel). 3-door coupé. F/R, 2174 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Heavily updated Éclat, with reliable Toyota components (the Japanese firm had purchased a stake in Lotus around this time), including transmission, driveshafts and rear differential. Lower price thanks to the Toyota connection.

Manufacturing location: Hethel, Norfolk, England

Marque: Lotus | Model: Lotus Éclat | Predecessor: Lotus Éclat S2 | Successor: Lotus Excel