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... O T U I . =*■ World famous Connolly hides are available for superbly luxurious uphobtery and interior trim. A sleek, exclusive family car, perfectly at home in the city, the Lotus Excel reverts in the country to a nononsense sports car with the thoroughbred drive character istics you’d expect from the progeny of Lotus’ Grand Prix winners. W ith its traditional steel beam chassis and low drag coefficient, it offers classic British performance and handling that foreign competitors with their monocoque/subffame construction simply cannot match. The combination of Lotus’ world beating chassis and suspension provides the driver with a far superior feel for the road, while keeping the wheels that much more firmly on it. Ultra precise steering allows the car to be accurately placed into a fast bend, entering and exiting more swiftly and safely than cars of a different construction. Its positive handling and crisp responsive engine are a revelation, and driven down the straight, the acceleration is breathtaking. Nevertheless, creature comforts have not been sacrificed for sheer performance and indeed the recently widened rear seats (with seat belts fitted as standard) offer more room for the family than other so called 2+2’s. While only a spell at the wheel can show you the quality of the Excel’s performance and handling, a visit to the factory will demonstrate ...
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