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recall this car was first made in 1989, just prior to the launch of the Mazda MX5; car-making was a bit different back then than it is these days.
interesting things about the M100:
- greater than 100BHP/litre
- highest torsional rigidity ever in a convertible
- first production car to use 45 profile tires
- the most comprehensive/thorough design and testing/proving of the car by Lotus ever
- bits from more brands and car-makers thrown into it than I can count on one hand
- very low drag coefficient
- very steep rake of windscreen
- patented front suspension to address handling and torque steer
- styled by Peter Stephens, who styled the McLaren F1
these are some off the top of my head--maybe I'll ammend some more when I have more time to think about it.
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