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Lotus Elite (Type 14)

Lotus Elite (Type 14)
Photo: Charles01 / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1957–1963
BodyGT Coupé
LayoutFront engine
DesignerPeter Kirwan-Taylor ; Frank Costin
ErasWar and the birth of the GT

Photos

Lotus Elite (Type 14)
Photo: TOM at Picassa. / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Lotus Elite (Type 14)
Photo: SG2012 / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

Base
Engine1.2 L Coventry Climax FWE I4
InductionNaturally aspirated
Gearbox4-speed manual
Weight504 kg
Length3,759 mm
Width1,506 mm
Height1,181 mm
Wheelbase2,242 mm

Also in this era

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Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: Lotus Elite — accessed 2026-10-30