090 Lotus Elan +2S 130-5 (1970) GGW 225 J by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Lotus Elan +2S (1967-69) Engine 1558cc S4 DOC Production estimates vary between 5000-3300 Registration Number GGW 225 J (London) LOTUS SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623671671113... Designed by Ron Hickman, the inventor of the Workmate bench, and introduced in 1967, the Elan +2 was aimed towards the single man/woman or young couple, with one extra foot of wheelbase and wider track, and two small rear seats. It followed the design parameter with a backbone chassis and fibreglass body powered by a Ford UK-derived drive train was maintained. Double wishbone and Chapman Strut front/rear suspension of identical design as the two seater Elan. Originally powered by a 118bhp 1558cc Lotus Twin Cam engine, Weber carburettors, servo assisted brakes and through flow ventilation. In 1971 +2S was upgraded to include the Big Valve engine, and then named the +2S 130. Later models of the +2S 130 were provided with a 5-speed Austin Maxi based gearbox, which greatly improved its high speed cruising capabilities, named +2S 130/5. Diolch am 97,866,447 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,866,447 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.09.2022, at Statfold Barn Railway, near Tamworth, Staffordshire REF 164-090