Designer · 1932–2011

Ron Hickman

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Lotus Europa

Ron Hickman · 1966

The Lotus Europa (1966) is a two-seater mid-engine sports coupe designed by Ron Hickman at Lotus. It used a lightweight steel backbone chassis and fibreglass body. It was intended as a volume-produced road car—unusual for its time—applying Grand Prix layout principles to affordable performance. Production ran from 1966 to 1975 across five types, totalling 9,230 units.

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Lotus Elan

Ron Hickman · 1962

The 1962 Lotus Elan is a rear-wheel-drive roadster designed by Ron Hickman. It uses a steel backbone chassis and fibreglass body. It weighs ~1,500 lb. It has a DOHC 1,558 cc engine, four-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and 4-wheel independent suspension. It was Lotus’ first commercial success. It influenced the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota 2000GT.