Lotus Elan 0–60 Times
The Lotus Elan 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 10 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested Lotus Elan is the 1991 Lotus Elan M100 Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Lotus Elan is the 1973 Lotus Elan +2 S130 Coupe, which took 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.60 seconds at 81.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the Lotus Elan tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.84 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.08 seconds at 86.96 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.4sec
1991 M100 Roadster
Average 0–60
7.84sec
Across 10 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.08sec
@ 87.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.8sec
1973 +2 S130
Across 10 verified runs, the Lotus Elan ranges from 6.4 to 9.8 seconds 0–60, with a 7.84-second average.
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Lotus Elan 0–60 times by model year
10 tests · 8 years
▾
1992
Lotus Elan · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1992 Lotus Elan SE Roadster
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 91.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- MPG EPA
- 21 C / 29 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 10
How we verify Lotus Elan performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Elan trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lotus Elan 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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The quickest Lotus Elan on record is the 1991 Lotus Elan M100 Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.10 seconds at 92.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Lotus Elan is the 1973 Lotus Elan +2 S130 Coupe, which takes 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 10 verified runs, a Lotus Elan reaches 60 mph in 7.84 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.08 seconds at roughly 87.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 8 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Elan can do, not a single marketing claim.
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