The Lotus Elan (2 generations, 1990–2009) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 24 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Lotus Elan VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Lotus Elan window sticker — build, options & years
The Lotus Elan ran from 1990–2009 across 2 generations (1971–1972, 1990–1992). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Lotus Elan VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1990, 1992, 1993; the most-complained-about are 1991, 1994, 2009. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Lotus Elan VIN decoder.
What the Lotus Elan sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Elan, latest tested year 1993:
The label also prints an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 375 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Elan under Two Seaters, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
What's on the Lotus Elan sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 23 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Elan VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Lotus Elan VIN decoder.
Elan window sticker — every model year
This covers the Lotus Elan for 1990–2009. Enter any Elan VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Lotus model.
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Other Lotus window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Emira | Two Seaters | 21 mpg | |
| Lotus Elise | Two Seaters | 23 mpg | |
| Lotus Evora | Minicompact Cars | 23 mpg | |
| Lotus Exige | Two Seaters | 23 mpg | |
| Lotus Esprit | Two Seaters | 19 mpg | |
| Lotus ELETRE | — | — |
Where to find the VIN on a Lotus Elan
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Elan, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Lotus Elan all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Lotus Elan whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Lotus Elan window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway), from its 1993 rating, with an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Lotus Elan sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Lotus Elan may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Lotus Elan?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.