1974 - Lotus - Elite 501

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elite 501 1974
2. Elite 501 1974
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elite 501
Production Year 1974
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 3
Wheelbase 2480 mm     (97,6 in)
Front Track 1490 mm     (58,7 in)
Rear Track 1490 mm     (58,7 in)
Length 4460 mm     (175,6 in)
Width 1820 mm     (71,7 in)
Height 1210 mm     (47,6 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,8
Weight 1060 kg     (2334,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 67 litre   (14,7 Imp gal ,  17,7 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1973 cc     (120,4 cu in)
Bore 95,2 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 69,3 mm     (2,73 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,37
Unitary Capacity 493,25 cc/cylinder    (30,1 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ze-St carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 142 HP     (105,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 177 N.m     (130,6 lb.ft ,  18,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 155,6 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 134 HP/ton    (99,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 72 HP/litre    (53,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 190 km/h   (118,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,8 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.W.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
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Tyres (front)
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