Its first took place between 1962 and 1975, when the Elan was a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car with a curb weight as low as 1,500 pounds. It was also Lotus's first road-going car to use ...

First introduced in 1989, the Mazda is based on the original Lotus Elan ethos: low weight, front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive and a stick shift… and an absolute blast to drive, whether you ...