Is this Elan or what?

[Jussi]

Found this picture on net, it's taken in Helsinki in Finland (in one car happening). I wasn't there, just wondering what it is, looks like Elan? Lookin pretty "race" or what?

Here are links to full-size pics:

http://gallery.henriluoma.net/xtremefestival2005/IMG_4677

http://gallery.henriluoma.net/xtremefestival2005/IMG_4678

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

Looks really good!

[WayneB]

Its either a 68 Corvette Stingray that thinks its an Elan or an Elan that thinks its a Stingray

[Jussi]

Its either a 68 Corvette Stingray that thinks its an Elan or an Elan that thinks its a Stingray

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that's good one, so it's Lotvette Stingelan then

[Guest Troy Halliday]

Sounds FINISH to me

[WayneB]

This is a real Lotus-Corvette connection. Lotus designed LT5 5.7 Litre V8 Assembled by Mercury Marine used in the ZR1 Corvette from 1990 to 1995.All Aluminium Quad OHC 4 valves a cylinder, chain driven cams.Sounds amazing (Like a Ferrari) Would have been a terrific engine for an Esprit if Lotus could have got hold of a transaxle that could have survived the torque this thing puts out. (405hp/400ft.lbs) Edited May 24, 2005 by WayneB

[Paul C]

'box from the ZR1 went into the Lotus Carlton too i think?

[S4S280]

(405hp/400ft.lbs)

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I've got used to the TVR Chimaera 450 now, and can make myself feel sick if driven too hard, BUT

What the hell must this be like

BTW - I puked as a kid in any car travelling, but have never had a prob driving one, until the Tivver.

Sorry dudes for the TVR reference - it's going soon to make way for the SE or S4S

Edited May 24, 2005 by S4S280

[USAndretti42]

Is the car in the photos a Vegantune Evante? It used a modified Elan bodyshell and a Vegantune 16 valve engine and their own suspension, being built in the '80's, I think.

[Jussi]

This is a real Lotus-Corvette connection.

Edited May 25, 2005 by Jussi

[Jussi]

'box from the ZR1 went into the Lotus Carlton too i think?

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Yes that's true, it was the only box they approved to Lotus Carlton (Lotus Carlton is called Lotus Omega here in Finland and many other countries).

Here is some Lotus Carlton fan-site: http://www.lotus-carlton.co.uk/

[Jussi]

Is the car in the photos a Vegantune Evante?  It used a modified Elan bodyshell and a Vegantune 16 valve engine and their own suspension, being built in the '80's, I think.

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Looks very same:

Is that some kind of "Kit-car" or what? Here is one for sale: http://www.lotusowners.com/forsale.htm

[WayneB]

'box from the ZR1 went into the Lotus Carlton too i think?

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Oh No you have me thinking about those Lotus Carltons/Opel Omegas again. On my last trip to U.K. found one for sale (only one in silver) made for wife of M.D. of Lucas and had hatched plan to buy it and ship it back to Canada.There were drawbacks of course, car had been stolen/recovered 3 TIMES! There is no LEGAL way to register it in Ontario, and when I finally got there to do deal car had just been sold! It is now for sale again (3 Grand more than he paid for it) He only had it a year. But those cars are amazing

[WayneB]

Yes that's true, it was the only box they approved to Lotus Carlton (Lotus Carlton is called Lotus Omega here in Finland and many other countries).

Here is some Lotus Carlton fan-site: http://www.lotus-carlton.co.uk/

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James Waddingtons site is Great. It helped me alot when I was trying to buy one of those cars(see story above)

[Jussi]

Lotus Omega is a nice car, was fastest 4door sedan at it's time. But hey it still is Vauxhall or Opel

[WayneB]

Lotus Omega is a nice car, was fastest 4door sedan at it's time. But hey it still is Vauxhall or Opel

Edited May 25, 2005 by WayneB