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Lotus Elite 501

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 3

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 8.40:1
Fuel system 2 Ze-St carbs
Maximum power
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 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 133.96 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1127.3 kPa (163.5 psi)
Specific torque 89.71 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

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2480 mm
wheelbase 97.6 in
Length (milimeters) 4460 mm
Length (inches) 175.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1820 mm
Width (inches) 71.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1210 mm
Height (inches) 47.6 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1060 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2337 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 67 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.80
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 1974 Lotus Elite 501 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1974

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