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Lotus Elan
General information | |
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| Model | Lotus Elan |
| Year | 1968 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1558 ccm (95.07 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1558 ccm (95.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min. |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-50 miles | 6.4 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 8.4 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1280 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 4090 litres (1,081 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient | 0.6 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (421.3 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 820 kg (1,807.8 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4290 mm (168.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 59.0 litres (15.59 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
