Lotus Elan is the name of two separate ranges of automobiles produced by Lotus Cars. The first series of cars was produced between 1962 and 1975 as a rear-wheel drive vehicle. The …

The Lotus Elan M100 is the only Front Wheel Drive Lotus ever made. It is a smooth handling fun to drive car and does not feel like a front wheel drive car... very neutral and peppy.

Dec 24, 2006 · As the bare chassis shows, the FWD platform is a ideal starting point for such a car. But, alas, the up and down fortunes of Lotus and the disappointing sales of the M100 in …

Jun 8, 2022 · Front-drive sports coupes and se­dans are one thing, but can a real sports car be driven by its front wheels? The Elan proves that it can—conclusively.

Jan 25, 2021 · As far as I am aware the M100 second generation Elan was the only front wheel drive (FWD) vehicle that Lotus ever produced. And it's a beauty in my view, nicely …

Driving the new Lotus Elan has made believers out of us on those issues. We can now view this newest offering for what it is: a civilized, eminently enjoyable roadster that is a joy to occupy …

Dec 22, 2006 · I think that the M100 was a fluke and an experiment into FWD cars for Lotus which met with an unsavory end. I've posted a poll to attempt to get an idea of what you all think of …

Mar 6, 2024 · The received wisdom is that Lotus made a mistake when it chose front-wheel drive for the M100 Elan. When questioned on it at the time, Lotus went on the defensive. “After …

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Sep 22, 2020 · Lotus worked to ensure that the Elan, referred to by purists as the M100, was the best handling FWD car ever made. Most period road test publications (like Motorweek) …