Autoknowtive
Lotus built the Elite in 1957–1963 and 1973–1983. Autoknowtive’s catalog has one: the 1973 Lotus Elite. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in North America and Europe.
The most powerful here is the 1973 Lotus Elite at 162 hp (121 kW).
Lotus' first saloon car was front engined with rear wheel drive. Like all production Lotuses since the Elan, the Elite II used fiberglass for the hatchback bodyshell, mounted on a steel backbone chassis evolved from the Elan and Europa.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
| Car | Power | Torque | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 Elite | 162 hp (121 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 1,060 kg (2,337 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
Every car on this page can turn up in the game. Spot It starts with a blurry close-up, Model Year asks you to date the photo, and the Daily gives you six guesses at one car. More Lotus models are on the Lotus page.