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Lotus Elan Specs and Generations

The Lotus Elan earned its reputation through lightness rather than sheer power — a compact British sports car built around steering feel and balance. Here is what separates its generations and versions.

Lotus Elan Generations

Lotus Elan generations here are represented by the First Generation, offered in Cabrio form with its folding soft top. Because body styles, chassis details and mechanical packages shifted across the car's life, start by fixing the generation and model year, then compare the individual versions within it.

Lotus Elan Specifications

Lotus Elan specifications differ by generation and version, so treat any single figure as belonging to one car rather than the whole model. The represented range is gasoline-powered, while dimensions, gearing and equipment follow the specific version — which is why like-for-like comparison matters when you shortlist one.