Lotus · Production 1962–1975

Lotus Elan (1962–1975)

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Key facts

Documented periodProduction 1962–1975[1]
MakeLotus · United Kingdom
GenerationFirst series · Type 26/36/45
BodyNot documented here
PowertrainNot documented here
ClassSports[1]
Other namesElan +2 (unstated)[1]

An illustrated archive entry: specifications are not documented here yet. Suggest a source

What made it distinctive?

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Chevrolet Corvette (C2)

A contemporary: the sources also class it as a sports car, and its documented period starts within three years of this one (Production 1962–1967).

FerrariProduction 1962–1964

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A contemporary: the sources also class it as a sports car, and its documented period starts within three years of this one (Production 1962–1964).

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References

  1. Lotus Elan — Wikipedia Reference work (read 11 October 2026)

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