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Lotus Elan
Top (from left to right): S4 DHC, S3 FHC; Bottom (from left to right): M100, +2
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1962–1975)
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1989–1995)
Chronology
SuccessorLotus Elise (for Lotus Elan M100)

Lotus Elan is the name of two separate ranges of automobiles produced by Lotus Cars. The first series of cars was produced between 1962 and 1975 as a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The second series was produced between 1989 and 1995 as a front-wheel drive vehicle.

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