Lotus Elite S1

General information
Model	Lotus Elite S1
Year	1960
Category	Small city/economy cars
Rating	53.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Rating	58.5 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	104.00 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression	10.0:1
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
0-60 miles	11.4 seconds
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	582 kg (1,283.1 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