Quick answer
The 1992 Lotus Elan, the latest model year on record, is 149.6″ long, 74.4″ wide and 48.4″ tall on a 88.6″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,198 lb. At 12.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 5.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Lotus Elan generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 145.3″ | 55.9″ | 44.9″ | 83.9″ | 2,954 lb |
| 1990–1992 | 149.6″ | 74.4″ | 48.4″ | 88.6″ | 2,198 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Elan year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 149.6″ | 74.4″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 149.6″ | 74.4″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 149.6″ | 74.4″ | 88.6″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 145.3″ | 55.9″ | 83.9″ | 1 | |
| 1971 | 145.3″ | 55.9″ | 83.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Elan fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 12.5 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 12.5 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 101 cars within 10″ of its length, the Elan is wider than 99% and has a shorter wheelbase than 90%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 101 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.4″ | 65.4″ | +9.0″ |
| Wheelbase | 88.6″ | 93.3″ | −4.7″ |
| Curb weight | 2,198 lb | 2,403 lb | −205 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1992 Elan bigger than the 1991?
No. The 1992 and 1991 Elan are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Elan model years, 1971 to 1992. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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