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Lotus Eclat Series 2.2

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 3

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 light alloy block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 9.40:1
Fuel system 2 De 45 DHLA carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.90 s
0-60 mph 7.80 s
0-100 mph 21.90 s
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.10 s @ 87.00
Standing km 29.40 s @ 179.00 km/h
Top speed 212 km/h (132 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 145.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Specific torque 99.82 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
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 2484 mm
wheelbase 97.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4458 mm
Length (inches) 175.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1816 mm
Width (inches) 71.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1201 mm
Height (inches) 47.3 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1102 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2429 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 67.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres Goodyear NCT 205/60 VR 14
Wheels 7 x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 264 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
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 1980 Lotus Eclat Series 2.2 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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