Road and racing car marque founded by Colin Chapman (5)

I believe the answer is:

lotus

(Other definitions for lotus that I've seen before include "Mythical fruit including stste of dreaminess" , "----- Eaters, indolent hedonists" , "Mythical fruit inducing dreamy state" , "Type of water lily" , "Car manufacturer - plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.

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