Automobile Lotus Elite Coupe
(1 generation 1957-1963)

• Make: Lotus
• Model: Elite
• Generation: 1 generation 1957-1963
• Serie: Coupe

Bodywork:

• Number of seater: 2
• Ground clearance: 165 mm
• Rear track/Front track: 1194 / 1321 mm
• Wheelbase: 2235 mm
• Width: 1506 mm
• Length: 3708 mm
• Height: 1181 mm
• Full weight: 756 kg
• Curb weight: 506 kg

Operating characteristics:

• Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 11 sec
• Fuel tank capacity: 26-29 litre
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Gasoline type: 95 RON

Suspension:

• Front suspension: Independent
• Rear suspension: Independent

Brakes:

• Front brakes: Disc
• Rear brakes: Disc

Engine:

• Engine type: Gasoline
• Engine capacity: 1216 cm³
• Engine power: 72-84 hp
• Injection type: Carburetor
• Cylinder layout: Inline
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Cylinder bore: 76.2 mm
• Valves per cylinder: 4, 2
• Stroke cycle: 66.7 mm
• Max power at RPM: 6100-6250 RPM
• Turnover of maximum torque: 3750 RPM
• Maximum torque: 102-104 N*m

Gearbox and Handling:

• Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
• Number of gear: 4
• Gearbox type: Manual