Introduced in 1962, the Lotus Elan became one of the defining lightweight British sports cars of its era. Combining a steel backbone chassis with fiberglass bodywork, independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and a responsive Lotus Twin Cam engine, the Elan delivered exceptional handling without relying on high horsepower. Its innovative engineering, low weight, and engaging driving character established a formula that would influence Lotus road cars for decades.
