Lotus Type 36 fixed head coupé (FHC) marketed as the Elan S3, the Elan S4 and, lastly, in a higher performance model, the Elan Sprint. Lotus Type 45 drop head coupé, replacing the Type 26, delivered in parallel with the Type 36 in S3, S4 and Sprint form.

Nov 6, 2018 · The car on test here is an Elan in S3 Coupe guise, which has been fitted with a replacement Lotus backbone chassis at some stage in its life. The car is beautifully proportioned from every angle and the pop-up headlamps ensure the clean lines at the front are maintained when they are closed.

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Lotus Elan S3 SE. 1966 – 1968 / Type 36 & 45. The S3 continued to employ the rugged Ford-derived twin-cam motor, developing 105bhp (118bhp was available from the SE model) with twin Weber 40DCOE carburettors and a four-speed gearbox. Lotus Elan S4. 1966 – 1971 / …

Overview: The S3 introduced more comfort and refinement to make the Elan appeal to a broader market. Key Features: Available as a Fixed-Head Coupe (Type 36) and Drophead Coupe (Type 45).

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Jun 18, 2020 · The Elan S3 and S4 came in quick succession, entering production in 1966 and 1968, respectively. The Elan Sprint was the final development of the car, built from 1970 to 1973, when the Elan ended...

Jan 31, 2024 · Lotus Elan S3. Beginning 1965 a Fixed Head Coupe version of the Elan entered production. This model was designated the Type 36. Early versions did not have ventilators on the “B” pillar while later “Airflow” versions do. The S3 Drop Head Coupe version was designated the Type 45 and featured electric roll up windows with fixed frames.

Feb 15, 2019 · On early cars it sits on a complex set of GRP mouldings and steel rods; S3-on is much simpler, and costs £419 in Everflex. Transmission. Almost all Elans have the superb Corsair 2000E gearbox; late models have a five-speed built by Lotus with Maxi gears. Check for synchro and bearing wear.

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