The Lotus Elan +2 was introduced in 1967 with a longer wheelbase and two more rear seats. The Elan +2 embodied the Lotus spirit: It was a fast and agile sport coupe, with very elegant lines. It combined the performance and reliability of the Elan “Coupe” with genuine 2+2 passenger comfort. Well, as long as the +2 do not have legs or are normal size people.
The Lotus Elan Plus 2 in 1975.
History
Plus 2 (1967-1969)
Main article: Lotus Elan Plus 2
Paragraph about the Plus 2.
Plus 2S (1969-1970)
Main article: Lotus Elan Plus 2S
Paragraph about the Plus 2S.
Plus 2S/130 (1971-1974)
Main article: Lotus Elan 2S 130
Paragraph about the Plus 2S 130.
Racing
Special Models
JPS
Chis Neil Convertible
Awards
Production
Lotus primary focus was on racing with building road cars as a way to finance racing. Accounting and detail tracking of car production figures was not a high priority. Production figures for the Elan +2 vary from 4526 to 5228. This is based on a variety of published reports. The general belief was approximately 4,600 Plus 2’s were built.
| Date | Type 50 | Type 50 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1967 | 50/0001 | +2 Introduced | |
| March 1968 | 50/0857 | +2 Federal version available in USA | |
| April 1968 | 50/0929 | +2 Federal version available in all markets | |
| December 1968 | 50/1280 | ||
| March 1969 | 50/1593 | +2S Introduced | |
| November 1969 | 50/2447 | +2S Federal version available | |
| December 1969 | 50/2536 | Last +2S on old VIN system | |
| January 1970 | 70.xx.yy.0001z | xx – Month of Production yy – Batch Number z – Car Type Identity L – +2S & +2S/130 UK Market M – +2S & +2S/130 Export N – +2S & +2S/130 Federal (USA) | |
| January 1971 | 71.xx | See January 1970 explanation. | |
| February 1971 | 71.02 | +2S/130 Introduced | |
| January 1972 | 72.xx.0001z | See January 1970 explanation. | |
| October 1972 | 72.10 | +2S 130/5 Introduced | |
| January 1973 | 73.01.1132z | See January 1970 explanation. | |
| January 1974 | 74.xx.0001z | See January 1970 explanation. | |
| December 1974 | 74.12.1990 | +2S 130 Production ceased. |