Lotus Elan S4 1600 1969 specs
General information
Model: | Lotus Elan S4 1600 |
Year: | 1969 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Lotus |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1558 ccm |
Max power: | 110 PS (81 kW) at 6000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 147 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9.5:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 82.6 x 72.8 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 193 km/h (119.9 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1571 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4090 litres (1081 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 700 kg (1543.2 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3690 mm (145.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Overall height: | 1170 mm (46.1 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2140 mm (84.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |