502 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1979) HWK 77 V

Talbot Sunbeam Lotus (1979-81) Engine 2172 cc S4 DOC 16 v Production 2308

Registration Number HWK 77 V (Coventry)

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The Chrysler Sunbeam had been aimed at the super-mini sector when launched in 1977. But it was felt that a hot hatch was needed to boost the sporty image. To this end the Chrysler Sunbeam Ti was launched in 1979 with a 1600 cc twin Weber carbs and an output of 100 bhp

Chrysler had also commissioned Lotus to develope a rally version. The car was unveiled at the 1979 Geneva Motor show , but the road going version was not offered to the public until after the re-branding and became the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. With a 2172 cc version of the Lotus 2.0 ltr 16v engine and ZF gearbox

The car won the World Rally Championship with Henri Toivonen in 1981 and the 1980 Lombard RAC Rally. This is a pre-facelift model, the following shot (135) shows the newer style head light.

 

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Shot 21.04.2019 at the annual Weston Park, Easter car show Ref 138-502

 

 

 

 

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