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Lotus Elite S2
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Elite S2 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Rating | 59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 69.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1216 ccm (74.20 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1216 ccm (74.20 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 84.00 PS (62 kW or 83 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min. |
| Max power | 95.00 PS (70 kW or 94 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min. |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Dual 40DCOE Weber / Dual 1.5 |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1448 PS/kg |
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1638 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3280 litres (867 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.4 |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 580 kg (1,278.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3670 mm (144.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 1480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1180 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 29.0 litres (7.66 gallons) |
| Fuel capacity | 37.9 litres (10.00 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
