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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Elite 1962
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| 2. |
Elite 1959
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Elite |
| Production Year |
1962 |
| Country |
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| Designer |
Peter Kirwan / Taylor |
| Production Number |
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| Model Code |
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| Model Family |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2235 mm (88 in) |
| Front Track |
1194 mm (47 in) |
| Rear Track |
1321 mm (52 in) |
| Length |
3708 mm (146 in) |
| Width |
1505 mm (59,3 in) |
| Height |
1181 mm (46,5 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
165 mm (6,5 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,66 |
| Weight |
660 kg (1453,7 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
29,5 litre (6,5 Imp gal , 7,8 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,29 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Coventry-Climax |
| Engine Location |
Front |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
SOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
1216 cc (74,21 cu in) |
| Bore |
76,2 mm (3 in) |
| Stroke |
66,65 mm (2,62 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,14 |
| Unitary Capacity |
304 cc/cylinder (18,55 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
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| Compression Ratio |
10 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 SU carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
83 HP (61,9 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6250 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
102 N.m (75,3 lb.ft , 10,4 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3750 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
94,6 N.m (6250 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
125,8 HP/ton (93,8 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
68,3 HP/litre (50,9 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
11 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 |
17,5 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
190 km/h (118,1 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4,22 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
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| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.CS.W. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.ChapmanStrut.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
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