Lotus Elan 1500 S1 1964 specs
General information
Model: | Lotus Elan 1500 S1 |
Year: | 1964 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Lotus |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1498 ccm |
Max power: | 101.4 PS (75 kW) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 138 Nm at 4500 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 81 x 72.7 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1719 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 3020 litres (798 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.6 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front tire dimensions: | 5.00-13 |
Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 590 kg (1300.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3700 mm (145.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Overall height: | 1150 mm (45.3 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2140 mm (84.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |