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Lotus Elan +2S

Bodywork

type 2S 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 9.50:1
Fuel system 2 We carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 6.40 s
0-60 mph 8.40 s
0-100 mph 24.20 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 136.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1177.6 kPa (170.8 psi)
Specific torque 93.71 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) 4280 mm
Length (inches) 168.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1676 mm
Width (inches) 66 in
Height (milimeters) 1194 mm
Height (inches) 47 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 865 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1907 lb
Weight distribuiton
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 2.500
Turning circle 10.70 m
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 1967 Lotus Elan +2S PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1967

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