Lotus Excel (Type 89). 1983–92 (prod. 2,159 incl. Éclat Excel). 3-door coupé. F/R, 2174 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Éclat name disappeared in 1983. Cosmetic changes to begin with, and high-compression engine introduced 1985 with Excel SE. Revised fascia that year, automatics from 1986. Minor restyles in 1983, 1984 and 1988. Hethel 25th Anniversary model in 1990.

Manufacturing location: Hethel, Norfolk, England

Marque: Lotus | Predecessor: Lotus Éclat Excel