Revolution Spyder Parts
High performance chassis and suspension for Lotus Elans
Why Is Revolution Race Cars Making Parts for Lotus Elans?
At first glance, it might seem strange that Revolution Race Cars is now producing Spyder parts for classic Lotus Elans, but when you look at our roots, it makes perfect sense.
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Revolution co-founder Phil Abbott has a long and deep connection with Lotus Elans and Spyder chassis. Phil worked at Spyder Cars from 1977 to 1988, during which time he personally manufactured the first 500 Spyder spaceframe chassis. In many ways, this new chapter is simply a return home.
Bringing Spyder Parts Manufacturing Into Revolution
Revolution Race Cars has recently taken on the production of Spyder chassis and suspension components, following the purchase of the original Spyder Cars tooling. We’ve brought the Spyder brand and its components into our Revolution premises and with the support of the original Spyder engineering founders Geoff Price and Vic Moore we:
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Have re-established manufacture with original and new jigs
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Are producing both types of Spyder chassis (space frame & stressed skinned sheet metal
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Are manufacturing performance suspension components
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In short, we’re not just continuing the Spyder legacy – we’re rebuilding it with the same care, knowledge and experience that created it in the first place.
Staying True to Colin Chapman’s Philosophy
Colin Chapman’s core concept for Lotus was simple but powerful: the best-value, lightweight race car.
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Lotus has produced over 130 types and around 100 of those are race cars.
They are, at their heart, a race car company built on an ethos of lightweight performance.
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At Revolution, we are committed to staying true to that philosophy. With our Spyder range of parts for Lotus Elans, we:
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Respect the original Lotus and Spyder concepts
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Use modern technology, materials and processes
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Aim to further improve performance, stiffness and safety
The Spyder Range for Lotus Elans
Our Spyder parts for Lotus Elans are designed to elevate the original car while staying true to its spirit. All chassis are supplied with a black or vintage middle graphite (grey) powder coating. In additional all hardware fixings to attach the body to the chassis, including correct sized drills and taps are supplied.
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Spyder Spaceframe Chassis
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Spaceframe design
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Over 50% increase in torsional stiffness compared to the original chassis
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Engineered for improved handling, feel and safety
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Ideal for high-performance non period builds and competition use
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Racing 26R Chassis
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Stressed-skin chassis construction
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Designed to take performance to the next level on track
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Ideal for high-performance period builds and competition use
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Heritage approach to performance, period racing design
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By combining Spyder’s proven designs, Phil Abbott’s original expertise and Revolution’s modern race car engineering, we’re taking the Lotus Elan concept forward – while staying faithful to what made it special in the first place.
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NB, Spyder Cars continues to offer cars sales and restoration services lead by Sean Reeve.
