Limited Edition of only 100 units produced.

This 1/32nd scale model is cast resin and etched metal, hand assembled in Spain.

Comes in a walnut wooden box with a pen and pencil sketch by artist Diego Serrano.

The Lotus Mark VIII marked the debut of the Lotus Car Ltd name in 1954. Designed by Frank Costin, a de Havilland Aircraft Company aerodynamicist, it captured the essence of Colin Chapman’s philosophy: lightness and agility.

The Mark VIII was Colin Chapman’s first completely enclosed design. A revolutionary structural approach and aerodynamic design that was futuristic at the time. With sharp lines that allowed it to reach speeds of more than 200 km/h thanks to an aluminum monocoque chassis, which contributed significantly to weight reduction and improved aerodynamic efficiency.

Equipped with a modified MG 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, it offered an impressive ratio between power and weight, weighing just 520 kg. Its lightweight design allowed great acceleration and exceptional maneuverability, characteristics that made it a formidable competitor in the races of the time.

The first of seven Lotus VIIIs built was registered as ‘SAR 5′, and was the one that forged Team Lotus’ reputation. It was in the RAC British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 17 July 1954, when Chapman with the Mark VIII and Peter Gammon with the Mark VI beat the Porsche driven by Hans Herrmann, winning the category and the race.

TECH SPECS:  handmade resin body, 3D printed chassis, 18K "slim" FF130 motor, plastic snap-on wheels, 8/26 gear ratio, inline configuration.