Elfin Type 3 Clubman

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Elfin Type 3 Clubman
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Elfin Type 3 Clubman
Overview
Manufacturer Elfin Sports Cars
Production1998 to 2007
70 built [1]
Body and chassis
Body style Open body 2 seat roadster
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine Toyota 4A DOHC 1.6 L (1,600 cc) 4 cylinder
Dimensions
Curb weight 600 kg [2]
Chronology
Successor Elfin T5 Clubman [3]

The Elfin Type 3 Clubman is a clubman-style automobile which was produced by Elfin Sports Cars [2] in Australia from 1998 to 2007. [4] It was produced in both kit car and turnkey variants. [5] The rear end components were sourced from the Ford Escort Mark II.

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