Lotus Elite 1957 - 1963, Coupe
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Basic Information
Brand
Lotus
Model
Elite
Class
Спорткар
Production Start
1957
Production End
1963
Characteristics Lotus Elite 1 generation
Bodywork
Body type
Coupe
Curb weight
506 kg
Front track
1194 mm
Full weight
756 kg
Ground clearance
165 mm
Height
1181 mm
Length
3708 mm
Number of seater
2
Rear track
1321 mm
Wheelbase
2235 mm
Width
1506 mm
Engine
Capacity
1216 cm3
Cylinder bore
76.2 mm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Engine power
72 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power at RPM
to 6 100 RPM
Maximum torque
104 N*m
Number of cylinders
4
Stroke cycle
66.7 mm
Turnover of maximum torque
to 3 750 RPM
Valves per cylinder
4
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gear
4
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
11 s
Fuel
95
Fuel tank capacity
26 l
Max speed
180 km/h
Suspension and brakes
Back suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Disc
Front suspension
Independent
Rear brakes
Disc
Available engines
2
modifications
Petrol
2 variants1.2 L, 72 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe
1.2 MT (72 hp)
1957 – 1963
1.2 L, 84 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe
1.2 MT (84 hp)
1957 – 1963