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Lotus XI Le Mans

Bodywork

type 2S RDSR
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 72.40 mm × 66.70 mm 2.85 in × 2.63 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power 85.2 PS (84.0 bhp) (62.6 kW) @ 6400 rpm
0-50 mph 8.00 s
0-60 mph 10.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 204.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 274.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2235 mm
wheelbase 88 in
Length (milimeters) 3531 mm
Length (inches) 139 in
Width (milimeters) 1543 mm
Width (inches) 60.7 in
Height (milimeters) 813 mm
Height (inches) 32 in
L:W ratio 1.58
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 410 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 904 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
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
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 13.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1957

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