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1968 Lotus Elan

United KingdomGasoline2WDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1968
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
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
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.0 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
1,558 cc

Dimensions

Length
3,690 mm (145.3 in)
Width
1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Height
1,156 mm (45.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,134 mm (84.0 in)
Curb weight
696 kg (1,534 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
46 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,232 mm (48.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,232 mm (48.5 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

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 emblemLotus94 vehicles
ElanModel7 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Configuration
Elan Convertible Generations1 of 2
Year
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
116 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed