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Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.57 mm × 72.75 mm 3.25 in × 2.86 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.6 litre 1558 cc (95.075 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.30:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.60 s
0-60 mph 7.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 145.83 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1234.1 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 389.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2438 mm
wheelbase 96 in
Length (milimeters) 4267 mm
Length (inches) 168 in
Width (milimeters) 1613 mm
Width (inches) 63.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 864 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1905 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 59.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.77

General information

RAC rating 16.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130 PDF Manual
Elan Plus 2S 130 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1971

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