The Lotus M90 (sometimes referred to as the Lotus X100) is a concept car that was developed by Lotus using many Toyota parts. Rumors were circulated that it was the initial design for the MKI MR2, but, though sharing an engine, it bears very little resemblance to the mid-engine roadster.

Apr 23, 2018 · This Lotus M90/X100 is said to be the final project company founder Colin Chapman oversaw prior to his passing in 1982. Designed to use many Toyota components including the then-new 16 valve twin cam 4A-GE, funding fell through and the project floundered, though for years rumors persisted that this car was the basis for the first generation MR2 ...

Sep 19, 2017 · This 1984 Lotus M90/X100 is the only one produced in this color combination, and the only one with a manual transmission. In fact it’s the only one Lotus ever made. Lotus designed and built the M90/X100 intending it to be the replacement for the Elan.

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Jan 20, 2022 · In the wake of its founder’s death, Lotus teetered on the brink of collapse until Kimberley persuaded Toyota to take a 22-and-a-half per cent stake, quickly followed by major investment from...

The only M90 prototype was ‘mothballed’ in a shed at the Lotus factory at Hethel, due mainly to a misunderstanding between the Chairman of Toyota, and the Chairman of General Motors.

However, most people, including Oliver Winterbottom, still call this car as the M90. Despite some meddling with Lotus traditions (like changing the Lotus badge) Wickens did give the go ahead in 1984 for one car to be made.

Apr 21, 2016 · This Lotus M90/X100 is said to be the final project company founder Colin Chapman oversaw prior to his passing in 1982.

After the death of Lotus founder, Colin Chapman, it was decided in 1984 to revisit the project and build a working prototype using the Toyota 4A-GE 1.6 L engine, the result was the M90 (although somewhat confusingly it was also given the code number X100).

Sep 20, 2017 · The M90/X100 was the final road car worked on by the Lotus founder, and now it’s for sale. Read more and see photos at Car and Driver