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... SHEET COLIN CHAPMAN SAYS . . . 'In producing îhe latest Lotus Drophead and fixedhead Coupé models, my design team set out to combine the outstandingly successful châssis, suspension and handling of the Elan with finely styled bodywork which would add functional good looks to the traditional Lotus handling and safety. We specified the comfort and silence of a luxury saloon with a cockpit incorporating the widest possible range of equipment and instruments. Finally, I demanded even higher standards of safety, quality and reliability than those which hâve made the Elan famous, combined with a price which the connoisseur of good motoring will find attractive. Ail these objectives hâve been achieved in the new Lotus Elan "Sprint" and I am proud to offer it for your considération. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Body/Chassis Onepiece moulded body of glassfibre reinforced plastic. Impactrésistant glassfibre bumpers. Pneumatic rétractable headlamps. SeparateSteel backbone châssis. Engine Lotus 4-cylinder 1558 c.c. twincam engine pro ducing 115 b.h.p. at 6,000 r.p.m. Compression ratio 9.5:1. Transmission 4-speed ail syncromesh close ratio gearbox; ratios First 2.97, Second 2.01, Third 1.40, Final drive 3.9:1, 3.7:1 or 3.5:1. Suspension Independent suspension front and rear by wïshbones and coil springs, telescopic shock ...