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Lotus Excel SE
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Excel SE |
| Year | 1985 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 68 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 4 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2174 ccm (132.66 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 184.00 PS (135 kW or 181 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 232.00 Nm (23.7 kgf-m or 171.1 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.9:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3.0 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 5.0 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 6.8 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1571 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4510 litres (1,192 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1171 kg (2,581.6 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4380 mm (172.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1020 mm (40.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2490 mm (98.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 66.0 litres (17.44 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
