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Lotus Elan +2
General information | |
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Model | Lotus Elan +2 |
Year | 1969 |
Rating | 60.4 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 | 119.60 PS (88 kW or 118 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque | 146.00 Nm (14.9 kgf-m or 107.7 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Compression | 9.5:1 |
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 | 190.0 km/h (118.1 mph) |
0-50 miles | 7.1 seconds |
0-60 miles | 9.2 seconds |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1345 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
Chassis type | Coupe |
Max no. of doors | 2 |
Passenger space | 3340 litres (882 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 | 889 kg (1,959.9 pounds) |
Overall length | 4300 mm (169.3 inches) |
Overall width | 1680 mm (66.1 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 |