Lotus Elan
Every Lotus Elan generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1967–1995 4 generations · 6 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 113 → 130 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Legendary 2 Legendary · 1 Epic · 1 Rare/Common
All 4 Lotus Elan Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Lotus spent so much engineering this Elan's dashboard that it alone cost more than Kia's entire Excel production line — one reason the car could never turn a profit.
Lotus sold the Elan M100's design and production tooling to Kia after ending its own production run in 1995.
Colin Chapman sold the Elan Sprint's extra pace partly with a pen: he had Lotus quietly lower the published horsepower of older Elans so the new Sprint's number looked like a bigger leap.
Lotus wrote an oddly specific design brief for its first four-seater: it had to carry two adults and two children 1,000 miles in comfort, luggage included — hence the stretched +2 body.
Collectors Who Spotted the Lotus Elan
No member has published a public street spot of the Lotus Elan yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Lotus Elan Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elan (1991–1993) | 1991–1993 | Rare | 1.6L I4 | 130 hp · 105 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Elan M100 (1989–1995)M100 | 1989–1995 | Epic17,000 built | 1.6L I4 | 130 hp | — | 2,198 lb | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Elan Sprint (1970–1973) | 1970–1973 | Legendary1,353 built | 1.6L I4 | 113 hp · 104 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Elan +2 (1967–1975) | 1967–1975 | Legendary5,200 built | 1.6L I4 | 118 hp · 108 lb-ft | — | 1,960 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
See a Lotus Elan on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.