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Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Elan Plus 2S 130 |
| Year | 1971 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1558 ccm (95.07 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1558 ccm (95.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 127.80 PS (94 kW or 126 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 153.00 Nm (15.6 kgf-m or 112.9 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 82.6 x 72.8 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 193.0 km/h (119.9 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 5.6 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 7.5 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1479 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4090 litres (1,081 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 870 kg (1,918.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4270 mm (168.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 1620 mm (63.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 59.0 litres (15.59 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
