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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Elite 501 |
| Production Year |
1974 |
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| Designer |
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| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
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| 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) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
67,3 litre (14,8 Imp gal , 17,8 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Lotus |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| 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 |
9,5 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 DO carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
160 HP (119,3 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
190 N.m (140,2 lb.ft , 19,4 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
5000 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
175,3 N.m (6500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
150,9 HP/ton (112,6 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
81,1 HP/litre (60,5 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
7,8 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
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| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
16,2 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
200 km/h (124,3 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,8 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,1 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| 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 |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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