Lotus Elan + Big Old Guy
 

Jay Leno owns a pretty nice Lotus Elan and put up a decent video of it the other day. I never realized how much they look like an NA miata. Impressive performance for 69' too.

Jay Leno's Garage

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My car doesn't look like that anymore, but there was a time when it did :)

That was an awesome video, thanks. Looks pretty damn quick, too.

wow that was awesome
lightyears ahead in 69. pop up lights, radio, electric windows, etc.

and i couldnt agree more with how big horsepower isnt everything. too many people overlook the weight of a car and the power to weight ratio

Wow man thats for the link. Very cool video and car indeed.
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I'm so torn between love and hate with Jay Leno. Sometimes I want to see him empty an Uzi clip in his mouth and blow doritos out the back of his head (Bill Hicks), and other times I want to praise him for driving bad ass cars that most people would rather rub with a diaper.

go to 14:07, it has a swirl pot. :bowdown:

(and a header tank)
edit: ok, then he describes its function, lol.

sounds like a nasty cam profile too. lol


I think we own the last car of an era. We'll never see "light," RWD, simple cars like ours ever again. I had that much fun last night driving my car through the hills in Austin.

I feel that same way, I love the car guy in him but can't stand his show.
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I couldn't agree more. Any one who owns a mix of vehicles like mclarens, vipers and y2k bikes really has some soul.

Dang, that Elan is probably even faster than 2/3's of modern cars, 1600 pounds with almost 170hp and a 9500rpm redline. Granted it cost a bit to get it from 120ish hp to 170hp, still would beat up on a lot modern convertibles.

You mean you never realized how much the NA Miata looks like it... :noob:

Great video. Really makes me proud to own a car that was modeled after such an amazing vehicle. Im also split with Leno. Love his cars, and that he is a car guy, but dont like his show or his comedy.

Id give my left nut.
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BTW, peep whats in the backround at the 1:26 mark.
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That's Leno's Miata.
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I agree with Jay Leno. I drove a gallardo with paddles and although I'd love to own a Gallardo so I could sell it and buy a house and a green turbo miata, I think that without a doubt, the green car is more fun and I'd rather rape on the track with it.

I saw Leno at a Casino in Vegas about 10 years ago. This was in the casino, not at a show. The guy looked really bad. Gray skin and worn out and this was 10 years ago. Just plain looked unhealthy. When he isn't "up" for the camera he looked like a sorry guy to me. Just wish I had his cash and collection.