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Lotus Elite S1
General information | |
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Model | Lotus Elite S1 |
Year | 1958 |
Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
Rating | 53 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 |
Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement | 1216 ccm (74.20 cubic inches) |
Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Max power | 72.00 PS (53 kW or 71 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min. |
Max torque | 105 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min. |
Bore x stroke | 76.2 x 66.7 mm (3.0 x 2.6 inches) |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1241 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
Max no. of doors | 2 |
Passenger space | 3340 litres (882 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.3 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
Front brakes | Disks |
Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
Weight | 580 kg (1,278.7 pounds) |
Overall length | 3770 mm (148.4 inches) |
Overall width | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Overall height | 1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2240 mm (88.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 29.0 litres (7.66 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
Country of origin | UK |