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Lotus Excel SE

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.30 mm × 76.20 mm 3.75 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.2 litre 2174 cc (132.666 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.90:1
Fuel system 2 De carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.00 s
0-60 mph 6.80 s
0-100 mph 20.40 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.90 s
Standing km 26.40 s
Top speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 153.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1294.8 kPa (187.8 psi)
Specific torque 103.04 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code Lotus 912S
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2482 mm
wheelbase 97.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4376 mm
Length (inches) 172.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1816 mm
Width (inches) 71.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1016 mm
Height (inches) 40 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1171 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2582 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 66.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.78
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 22.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 Lotus Excel SE PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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