Lotus Elite S1 1959 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Elite S1 |
| Year: | 1959 |
| Category: | Small city/economy cars |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1216 ccm |
| Max power: | 72 PS (53 kW) at 6100 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 104 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
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1241 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3340 litres (883 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 580 kg (1278.7 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) |
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