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Old 12-30-2008, 11:00 AM   #7
ekam
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Originally Posted by yellowboxster01
Why does Lotus now use Toyota motors? Are they owed by the same?
Lotus has been using Toyota Celica 1.8L motor on Elise/Exige for quite a while now.

Lotus has a working relationship with Toyota previously:

"Lotus was responsible for the suspension calibration of the Toyota MR2 Mk. I, the Toyota Supra Mk. II and Mk. III."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_Cars

Last edited by ekam; 12-30-2008 at 04:31 PM.
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