Lotus Elite 1962 specs
General information
Model: | Lotus Elite |
Year: | 1962 |
Category: | Small city/economy cars |
Manufacturer: | Lotus |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1215 ccm |
Max power: | 84.2 PS (62 kW) at 6250 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 102 Nm at 3750 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 76.2 x 66.7 mm (3 x 2.6 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 190 km/h (118.1 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1276 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 3280 litres (867 gallons) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 660 kg (1455.1 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3710 mm (146.1 inches) |
Overall width: | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
Overall height: | 1190 mm (46.9 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2240 mm (88.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 29 litres (7.66 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |