1974 Lotus

2+2 Cupe

907 - 1973cc 4 valve DOHC

Manual 5 Speed

74110214b

Clear

Gasoline

1974 Lotus EliteOn Aug-31-15 at 09:01:06 PDT, seller added the following information: When the Elite was introduced in 1974, it was the most expensive 4 seat car in the world. Colin Chapman's desire to establish Lotus as a major luxury sports brand resulted with a well received strikingly designed upmarket 4 seat coupe.The Elite is even more significant to the brand's history for being the model with the first ever all Lotus engine - the famous 907, developed relaying on the company's hugely successful race record. It's an aluminium 4 valve DHOC 1973cc, developing 155 bhp with a race like power curve and sound.The basic chassis and suspension layout was the last ever designed by Colin Chapman, with his genius signature of lightweight and perfect balance. It is identical to those of the Europa and Elite I, initially designed as club racers. It is perhaps the closest to a Formula 1 racer layout to have ever been fitted to a 4 seat body.Although a luxurious coupe, the Elite is true to lotus's philosophy of speed through lightweight 2,300 lb (1,043 kg) and aerodynamic efficiency 0.29cd. The Elite presented here is perhaps one of the most original and greatest examples in existence. It has the desired original 5 speed factory option shifting precisely. Engine has great compression. It sound and revs like a race engine and pools the lightweight aerodynamic Elite incredibly fast. The cornering is something to be experienced by any sports car enthusiast.It was painted by a previous owner- the paint has no cracks or fades and still shows a great shine. I just kept it in my collection for a few years in a dry, climate controlled storage so it might need some very minor work due to being stored.It is being sold as is but you are welcome to come and have a look at it in person.