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Lotus Eclat 524

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.20 mm × 69.30 mm 3.75 in × 2.73 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1973 cc (120.4 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 DO carbs
Maximum power 162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 144.67 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 190.0 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm) @ 4900 rpm
bmep 1210.1 kPa (175.5 psi)
Specific torque 96.3 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.37
Unitary capacity 493.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4458 mm
Length (inches) 175.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1816 mm
Width (inches) 71.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.83
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1106 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2438 lb
Weight distribuiton
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 Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.73

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 1974 Lotus Eclat 524 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1974

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