Lotus Elite Coup 1960
General description :
1960 Lotus Elite CoupThis original 1960 Lotus Elite is a rare and exciting find just out of long-term storage. Red with tan interior. An extremely desirable and collectible sports-car for straightforward restoration. It's not currently running and is missing its alternator, starter, and distributor. A solid, straight, and honest example with a lot of potential. Launched at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show, Colin Chapman demonstrated that his skills as a racing car designer and constructor could just as easily be applied to production road cars. It was, nevertheless, conceived with competition in mind, as Chapmans sights were set on class wins at Le Mans and the Monte Carlo Rally. A typically innovative design, the Elite featured a fiberglass monocoque body tub, independent suspension all round and four-wheel disc brakes, while the aerodynamically efficient body made the most of the Coventry Climax engines 75bhp, delivering a top speed of 112mph. Offering iconic styling and exciting engineering, these cleverly designed sports-cars are sought by enthusiasts around the world.Exhilarating and cleverly engineered sports carColin Chapman's legendary lightweight GTA rare and original sports car icon Excellent example for straightforward restorationPrice: $56,500
1960 Lotus Elite Coup is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in New York by Gullwing Motor Cars for $56500.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Lotus Model : Elite Model Version : Coup Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1960 Location : Astoria Vehicle Registration : Undefined
56500 $
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About Lotus Elite
The Lotus Elite is a two-door sports car that was produced by Lotus Cars from 1957 to 1963. It was designed by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and was one of the first cars to use a fiberglass monocoque body.The Elite was powered by a 1.2-liter Coventry Climax inline-four engine that produced up to 75 horsepower. It also featured advanced suspension and braking systems, with four-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes on all four wheels.
The Lotus Elite was known for its exceptional handling and performance, with a top speed of up to 120 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 10 seconds. Its lightweight fiberglass body and advanced suspension system made it a popular choice among sports car enthusiasts of the time.