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22/03/2022 11:28 am
The Lotus Elan, made from 1962 to 1975, was the first Lotus road car to use a steel backbone chassis with a fibreglass body. This style of construction was to be repeated in subsequent Lotus models for nearly three decades. At approximately 1,500 lb (680 kg), the Elan embodied Colin Chapman's minimum weight design philosophy. The Elan was technologically advanced with a DOHC 1,558 cc engine, four-wheel disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, and 4-wheel independent suspension.
Tech Spec
Engine: 1558cc DOHC
Power: 105bhp@5500rpm
Torque: 108lb ft@4000rpm
Top Speed: 112mph
0-60mph: 7.5secs
Economy: 25.3mpg
Gearbox: 4-speed manual
Engine: 1558cc DOHC
Power: 105bhp@5500rpm
Torque: 108lb ft@4000rpm
Top Speed: 112mph
0-60mph: 7.5secs
Economy: 25.3mpg
Gearbox: 4-speed manual
I got back into my storage area this weekend and brought out a few boxes that I placed their some years ago.
Here is the Kyosho of Japan fine diecast model of the 1968 Lotes Elan S3.
22/03/2022 11:46 am
65 Lotus Elan S3 FHC (Spark)
Emma’s choice!
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA
22/03/2022 1:56 pm
@frank David & Frank; Here are a few of the Lotii that I have recently acquired; all 1:43 scale.
Red Europa is Kyosho; green Elite coupe is Spark; blue Elan coupe and red top down are Vitesse; orange Elan Type 50 2&2 is Oxford; yellow Elan 1962 (earlier tail lights) is Spark; dark green Lotus Super 7 is Minichamps.
I am pleasantly surprised at the quality of the cheaper Vitesse and Oxford brands.....good value IMHO.
Topic starter
22/03/2022 5:31 pm
That is a wonderful selection of Lotus cars, Jack.
I don't have that Elite which I would like as it was the first Lotus car that I ever drove back in 1962.
A neighbour has a Lotus 7.
Here is my Kyosho Lotus Europa.
22/03/2022 7:55 pm
I have the Kyosho - it's a nice model. I see no one mentioned the original diecast Elans, by Corgi.
The removable body on Corgi 319 shows off the Elan's backbone chassis.
22/03/2022 8:46 pm
@david-green The green really allows the lettering and striping to stand out. The upgrade wheels look great as well. Very nice.
It just occurred to me that the 62 Lotus Elan is very much representative of the original Mazda Miata sports car; a well built, dependable little bomb and so agile, fun to drive.
23/03/2022 8:20 am
Frank Reed
Chesapeake, VA