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1984 Lotus Etna by ItalDesign

After the Esprit in 1982, a new cooperation with Lotus for an aggressive two seats Coupé, sophisticated and powerful. The new 8 cylinders, 4 liters, 340 hp engine is the basis of the new cooperation between Lotus and Italdesign, for the creation of a two seats Coupé; Lotus is enthusiastic about this project and begins the development that will be interrupted in 1986 to coincide with the leverage by GM.


The Etna wheelbase is longer than the Esprit one (70mm) to contain the engine. In the '90s, the super-cars look impose rounded lines, but general statement, in common for all the Lotus, is wedged. After BMW M1 and DeLorean DMC 12 squared lines, Etna opens a new shaping thread that will characterize many two seats Coupé in years to come.


Engine & performance:

  • Position: mid-engied, longitudinal

  • Type: Lotus 909 V8, DOHC, 32-valve

  • Capacity: 4000 cc

  • Power: 340 hp @ 6500 rpm

Dimensions:

  • Length: 4268 mm

  • Width: 1844 mm

  • Height: 1143 mm

  • Wheelbase: 2515 mm

  • Weight: 1180 kg

Images: ItalDesign; Lotusespritturbo.com; Bonhams; www.lotusbuzz.com



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