Lotus Elan Sprint Fixed Head Coupe 1971

[Aero2000]

Elan Sprint was introduced in 1971 was the last version of the Classic 2-seat sportscar that was introduced in 1962. Elan Sprint had an 1558cc Twin Cam 4-cylinder engine with dual carburetor and produced 126hp at 6500rpm. It also had disc brakes on all four wheels. The sprint from 0-100 km/h went on 6,5 seconds and had a top speed of 195 km/h. Only 1353 Elan Sprint was build until 1973.

Powertrain: 1558 cc , Inline-4 , DOHC , Twin Weber carburetors , 126 hp / 6500 rpm , 153 Nm / 5500 rpm , 4-speed manual

Dimensions: Length 3660 mm , Width 1422 mm , Height 1205 mm , Weight 703 kg

Performance: Top speed 195 km/h , 0-100 km/h 6,5 sec


Other suggestions of Lotus
Elite Super 95 '62 , Super Seven S2 '63 , Elan +2S 130/5 '72 , Europa S '06

 

[Aero2000]

New and more information on the op

 

[CostasDrifter]

Yes.

 

[StarLight]

Missed this one.

 

[SCER]

Even by modern standards that's a seriously quick 0-60. They just don't make cars as light as that any more, a shame.

 

[Duke_of_hazard]

my best car in fm4

 

[NorthernLight]

Site dedicated solely to Elan Sprint, with tons of info on it:
http://www.lotuselansprint.com/index.asp?pageid=41823

 

[Aero2000]

Site dedicated solely to Elan Sprint, with tons of info on it:
http://www.lotuselansprint.com/index.asp?pageid=41823

Thanks NorthernLight for the link and beautiful picture

 

[StarLight]

How more I look to this car, how more I love it.
Just gorgeous!

But since I love a nice rear, here is a picture of it's rear .... feel free to add it to the OP.

 

[Dotini]

I always desired this car. Faster and safer than the Elite, for me the ultimate and most desirable Elan.

 

[Aero2000]

How more I look to this car, how more I love it.
Just gorgeous!

But since I love a nice rear, here is a picture of it's rear .... feel free to add it to the OP.

Thanks Starlight, but I rather have it like it is

I always desired this car. Faster and safer than the Elite, for me the ultimate and most desirable Elan.

Yeah I with you! To bad they removed it from the GT-series , it was in GT2

 

[Dotini]

Yeah I with you! To bad they removed it from the GT-series , it was in GT2

I started with GT4. I suppose the GT2 version of the coupe was virtually identical in performance to the roadster?

Slightly OT, I'm reminded of the oft-stated story about the origin of the Mazda MX-5. The Elan was its direct inspiration, the only important difference being that the MX-5 would start when you turned the key.

 

[Aero2000]

I started with GT4. I suppose the GT2 version of the coupe was virtually identical in performance to the roadster?

Slightly OT, I'm reminded of the oft-stated story about the origin of the Mazda MX-5. The Elan was its direct inspiration, the only important difference being that the MX-5 would start when you turned the key.

What I can remember the Sprint Fixed Head was little faster.

Haha, don't you think the Elan do that after a try or more

 

[Neddo]

Is this the same?

 

[Aero2000]

Is this the same?

Yes, it is .

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-> ...

Is this the same?

Yes, it is .

^ Proof that GT2 is still awesome to this day!