Lotus Elite 1974 - 1982, Coupe, Wagon

Lotus Elite 2 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Lotus
Model Elite
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1974
Production End 1982

Characteristics Lotus Elite 2 generation

Bodywork

Body type Coupe
Curb weight 907 kg
Front track 1294 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Height 1194 mm
Length 4458 mm
Number of seater 4
Rear track 1421 mm
Wheelbase 2235 mm
Width 1816 mm
Back track width 1490 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Front track width 1490 mm

Engine

Capacity 1973 cm3
Cylinder layout Inline
Engine power 160 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power at RPM to 6 500 RPM
Maximum torque 145 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Turnover of maximum torque to 4 000 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
Boost type none
Compression ratio 9.5
Cylinder bore 95.2 mm
Engine code 907
Engine model lotus 907
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Max power (kW) 119 kW
Stroke cycle 69.3 mm
Timing belt DOHC

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 60 l
Max speed 210 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.8 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.0 s

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent
Rear brakes Disc

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 3
Steering wheel position Left

Engine Modifications

Engine Engine Code Type Power Transmission Drive Type
2.0 AT (160 hp) - - л.с. - -
2.2 AT (178 hp) - - л.с. - -

Available engines

2
engines
6
modifications

Petrol

6 variants
2.0 L, 160 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe
2.0 AT (160 hp)
1974 – 1980
2.0 L, 162 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: lotus 907 Body: Wagon 3 doors
2.0 AT (162 hp)
1974 – 1982
2.0 L, 162 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: lotus 907 Body: Wagon 3 doors
2.0 MT (162 hp)
1974 – 1982
2.2 L, 162 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 912 Body: Wagon 3 doors
2.2 AT (162 hp)
1974 – 1982
2.2 L, 162 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 912 Body: Wagon 3 doors
2.2 MT (162 hp)
1974 – 1982
2.2 L, 178 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe
2.2 AT (178 hp)
1980 – 1982