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Lotus Elan Sprint

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
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 5.00 s
0-60 mph 6.20 s
0-100 mph 18.90 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 195 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 183.41 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 2134 mm
wheelbase 84 in
Length (milimeters) 3690 mm
Length (inches) 145.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1422 mm
Width (inches) 56 in
Height (milimeters) 1156 mm
Height (inches) 45.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 687 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1515 lb
Weight distribuiton 48.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 42.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 9.3 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 11.1 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
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 Sprint PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1971

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