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The name 'Elva' means 'She Goes' in French. They soon became strong contendors on both sides of the Atlantic and is considered one of the more competitive contendors in sports car racing. They provided strong competition for Lotus drivers and to Colin Chapman's production. There were a total of around 69-72 examples of the MK7 produced between 1963 through 1965. Engine options varied, some were fitted with Lotus/Ford 1600cc, Ford Cosworth 1100cc, (Porsche, Climax, Lotus Twin Cam, and BMW) and various other units.
The European based company, Elva, was formed by Frank Nichols. The cars became very popular, especially overseas, since Nichols was more interested in selling cars rather than racing. This meant that on European soil, the Elva's driven by privateers often battled against the factory Lotus 23/23B entrants. In the US, the Elva's did not have this level of competition; rather, they were often pitted against other privateers in SCCA competition.
The MK7 was designed to house a number of engines; many were given a Porsche powerplant or a BMW 2-liter engine. Aside from Abarth, Elva was the only other company to be allowed to use Porsche engines from the factory. The chassis was based on a tubular spaceframe configuration coupled with an all-independent coil-over suspension. There were anti-roll bars and disc brakes in the front and rear, and a rack-and-pinion steering setup.
The Elva MK7 made its debut race in 1963 at Road Atlanta and emerged victorious. This was a true testament to the cars abilities, the potent Porsche powerplant, and a sign of things to come for the small and nimble racer. It would become the best Under 2-Liter Sports Racer of its era.
Porsche purchase two Elva MK7s and fitted one with a 2-liter, flat-eight engine. In the capable hands of Herbert Miller, it won the European Hill Climb Championship. A few design details from the Elva MK7 would later make their way into Porsche products.
The MK7 was designed to house a number of engines; many were given a Porsche powerplant or a BMW 2-liter engine. Aside from Abarth, Elva was the only other company to be allowed to use Porsche engines from the factory. The chassis was based on a tubular spaceframe configuration coupled with an all-independent coil-over suspension. There were anti-roll bars and disc brakes in the front and rear, and a rack-and-pinion steering setup.
The Elva MK7 made its debut race in 1963 at Road Atlanta and emerged victorious. This was a true testament to the cars abilities, the potent Porsche powerplant, and a sign of things to come for the small and nimble racer. It would become the best Under 2-Liter Sports Racer of its era.
Porsche purchase two Elva MK7s and fitted one with a 2-liter, flat-eight engine. In the capable hands of Herbert Miller, it won the European Hill Climb Championship. A few design details from the Elva MK7 would later make their way into Porsche products.
| USRRC |
1963 Elva MK7 |
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| Year | 1963 |
| Make | Elva |
| Model | MK7 |
| Engine Location | Rear |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Tubular space frame |
| Production Years for Series | 1963 - 1965 |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 1598.00 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
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