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Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 66.65 mm 3 in × 2.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.2 litre 1216 cc (74.205 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 72 PS (71.0 bhp) (52.9 kW) @ 6100 rpm
0-50 mph 8.00 s
0-60 mph 11.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 140.32 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 104.0 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.6 kgm) @ 3750 rpm
bmep 1074.8 kPa (155.9 psi)
Specific torque 85.53 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 304 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3708 mm
Length (inches) 146 in
Width (milimeters) 1505 mm
Width (inches) 59.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1181 mm
Height (inches) 46.5 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 506 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1116 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 29.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 6.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 7.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

General information

RAC rating 14.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Lotus Elite PDF Manual
Elite picture
Designer Peter Kirwan-Taylor
Year 1959

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