martes, 24 de enero de 2012

Pictures of my Lotus Elan SE from 1991

Lotus Elan SE 1991 M100

Lotus Elan SE 1991  also known by M100 was the last model designed by Colin Chapman.
Two-seater convertible sports car designed by Lotus, with a reliable Japanese engine and manual transmission supplied by Isuzu. Around £35 million (about $55 million) was invested in its development, more than any other car in Lotus history. Its design, featuring a fibreglass composite body over a rigid steel unibody chassis, was true to Lotus founder Colin Chapman's original philosophy of achieving performance through low weight, and the name "Elan" connected the car with its 1960s ancestor, the original Lotus Elan.
This is the only front-wheel-drive vehicle made by Lotus.The M100 Elan's cornering performance is undeniable (on release the Elan was described by Autocar magazine as "the quickest point to point car available"). Press reaction is not uniformly positive, as some reviewers find the handling too secure and predictable compared to a rear-wheel-drive car. However, the Elan's rigid chassis minimises roll through the corners and has led to its description as 'the finest front wheel drive car.