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Elite
1960 Lotus Elite
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Sep 11, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1960
Make
Lotus
Model
Elite
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2 Manual
Power (hp)
105 hp
Power (kW)
77 kW
Displacement
1,216 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,458 mm
(175.5 in)
Width
1,816 mm
(71.5 in)
Height
1,207 mm
(47.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,480 mm
(97.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,100 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,490 mm
(58.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,499 mm
(59.0 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Lotus
94 vehicles
Elite
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Elite Standard
1958–1982
Elite Coupe Generations
1 of 2
1st Generation
1958–1963
Year
1960
Powertrain
1.2 Manual
Horsepower
105 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
