| Lotus Elan | |
|---|---|
 Top (from left to right): S4 DHC, S3 FHC; Bottom (from left to right): M100, +2 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Cars |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1962–1975) Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1989–1995) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Lotus 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.