Bringing car spotting into perspective
Background grid Panther J72 Roadster 1972-1981 Lotus Elan Coupé 1964-1966
Spec height1 1.24 m 2 
+ 7.2 cm
1 1.168 m Spec height1
+ 0.1 cm 2
+ 38.1 cm 2 4.064 m Spec length
1 3.683 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Lotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 - 1966
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Lotus
Elan
Coupé 26R
Gen. 1 | 1964 - 1966
Spotted in Switzerland 13″
Panther J72 Roadster 1972 - 1981
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Panther
J72
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1972 - 1981
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonLotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 vs. Panther J72 Roadster 1972


Dimensions & Specifications | Lotus Elan Coupé 26R 1964 is 38.1 cm shorter and 7.2 cm lower compared to Panther J72 Roadster 1972. It has 0.1 cm less ground clearance.

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Size class
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368.3 cm
Length
406.4 cm
+38.1
142.2 cm
Width2
169 cm
+26.8
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
-- cm
116.8 cm
Height1
124 cm
+7.2
213.4 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm
+63.6
12.6 cm
Ground clearance3
12.7 cm
+0.1
600 kg
Weight4,6
1250 kg
+109%
2
Seats max.
2
-- l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 11320
Price EU7
€ 28120
+149%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3126250
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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