Lotus Elan Sprint
Overview
| Produced: |
1971-1973, 1300 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe Sports |
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558cc | S4 DOHC | Lotus (Ford) Twin-cam 1.6 | 82.55mm x 72.746mm | 10.3 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dellorto | 2 | Twin-choke carbs |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 mph | 6.7 s | 15 s | 22 mpg | 126 bhp 6500 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Disc |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870645513 | Lotus Elan Ultimate Portfolio 1962-74 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The essence of Lotus |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2010 | |||
| The essence of Lotus - Lotus made its name by breeding into its cars a surreal blend of handling, feel and supple ride. We test six definitive models to discover which one distils the magic best. 1960 Lotus Seven Series 1, 1961 Lotus Elite, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1969 Lotus Europa Series 2, 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo, 2000 Lotus Elise Sport 160. | ||||
| Article |
Call this progress |
70 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2006 | |||
| Call this progress - It's time to stop living in the past with your classic twin-seat roadsters - the next generation has so much more to offer, or does it? It may come down to a choice between charm and efficiency. 1977 MGB Roadster, 2000 MGF, 1970 Fiat 124 Spider, 2004 Fiat Barchetta, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1991 Lotus Elan SE | ||||
| Article |
Buyer - Lotus Elan (1962-1973) |
112 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2005 | |||
| Buyer - Fall in love with a Lotus Elan - Buy wisely and motoring nirvana will be yours. Make a bad call and you could end up in a money pit. | ||||
| Article |
Fun starts at £4000 |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2005 | |||
| Fun starts at £4000 - From starter classics to awesome exotica, these 45 cars offer the biggest thrills for their price category. We put nine of the best against each other at Brands Hatch race circuit to find the most fun car for your money - whatever your budget. 1961-74 MG Midget, 1970-75 Ford Escort Mexico, 1991-94 TVR V8S, 1991-93 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO, 1983-85 Renault 5 Turbo 2, 1971-73 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1965-75 Alpine A110 1300, 1977-90 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 3.3, 2005 Hawk 289 FIA. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - 1963-1974 Lotus Elan |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1963-1974 Lotus Elan - It’s 41 years since Lotus introduced the legendary Elan and few cars have since matched its driving appeal. Your quest for motoring nirvana starts here. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars December 2001 pg 64 |
64 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars December 2001 | |||
| Giant Lotus handling test. Lotus has always made an art form out of building fine-handling cars. We put the best to the ultimate track test. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side. Classics with modern engines |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2001 | |||
| Side by Side. Classics with modern engines. Heart Transplant. Does a modern engine improve a classic, or simply destroy its character? With a diverse selection, David Lillywhite finds out. Lotus Elan Plus 2, Land Rover Series IIA, Escort MKI, MGA, Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Lotus Elan |
118 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 1998 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Lotus Elan - Mark Dixon gets some expert advice on why all Elans are good, but some are better value than others. | ||||
| Article |
Class of 62 |
54 |
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| Publication | Octane April 2012 | |||
| Class of 62 - It's 50 years since the launch of the Selby Cobra, MGB, Lotus Elan and Ferrari 250GTO. Happy birthday, legends all. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Summer Soft-Tops - Here comes the sun |
10 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Summer Soft-Tops - Here comes the sun - Three budgets, three great soft-tops: we present our best summer buys. Morris Minor, Lotus Elan, Triumph Herald. | ||||
| Article |
Ultimate showdown #9 Lotus Elan vs Alfa Spider |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2009 | |||
| Ultimate showdown #9 Lotus Elan vs Alfa Spider- Russ Smith chooses between two twin-cam tearaways that once dominated the compact roadster class. | ||||
| Article |
Fast and Bulbous - Lotus Elan |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car May 2005 | |||
| Fast and Bulbous - Lotus Elan - As new and old Elans reach price parity, James Elliott compares them, considers their disparate appeal and asks whether the later car merits the famous moniker. | ||||
| Article |
Your Classics - Passion Fulfilled |
70 |
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| Publication | Classics October 2004 | |||
| Your Classics - Passion Fulfilled - Chris Parker bought this Lotus Elan Sprint only intending to keep it for a few months - that was 26 years ago... | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2003 | |||
| Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car April 2003 pg 99 |
99 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car April 2003 | |||
| 10 Great £10k Sports Cars. What we'd buy with the money - and what top motor people would take home as personal choices. Lotus Elan SE. | ||||
| Article |
Classics October 2002 pg 30 |
30 |
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| Publication | Classics October 2002 | |||
| Kings of the Twins. Alfa Romeo's 2000GTV and Lotus' Elan Sprint are powered by two of the all time great twin-cam engines. Peter Knivett compares them. | ||||
| Article |
Torque and cheese |
118 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2002 | |||
| Torque and cheese - Lotus vs Lotus - Julian Balme tries the Lotus reposition, replacing the Elan + 2S witht the radical, F1-inspired Elite. | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car November 2001 pg 114 |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2001 | |||
| Dash of Elan. Long heralded as the lightweight champion, will a tough field show the Lotus is donning the emperor's latest togs? | ||||
| Article |
Classic & Sports Car June 2001 pg 122 |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2001 | |||
| Sports Car Bonanza - Coming classics head-to-head in essential group test: Barchetta, Elan, MGF, MX-5 and S2. We pick a sub-£10k winner. | ||||
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