Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Collectors
Enthusiasts
Image coming soon
Vehicles
›
Make
›
Lotus
›
Model
›
Elan
1963 Lotus Elan
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1963
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
116 hp
Power (kW)
85 kW
Displacement
1,558 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Elan
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Elan Standard
1962–1995
Configuration
Standard (1963)
Elan Convertible Generations
1 of 2
1st Generation
1962–1971
Year
1963
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
116 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline