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Elan
1972 Lotus Elan Sprint
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1972
Make
Lotus
Model
Elan
Variant
Sprint
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Sprint Roadster Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
126 hp
Power (kW)
93 kW
Top speed
195 km/h
(121 mph)
0–60 mph
6.2 seconds
0–100 km/h
6.5 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
687 kg
(1,515 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
10.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
42 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
Elan
Model
7 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Elan Sprint
1971–1973
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1972
Powertrain
Sprint Roadster Manual
Horsepower
126 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline