1969 - Lotus - Elan +2

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elan +2 1969
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elan +2
Production Year 1969
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2438 mm     (96 in)
Front Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Rear Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Length 4293 mm     (169 in)
Width 1676 mm     (66 in)
Height 1194 mm     (47 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 889 kg     (1958,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 59,1 litre   (13 Imp gal ,  15,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1558 cc     (95,08 cu in)
Bore 82,57 mm     (3,25 in)
Stroke 72,75 mm     (2,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 389,5 cc/cylinder    (23,77 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 118 HP     (88 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 146 N.m     (107,7 lb.ft ,  14,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 140 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 132,7 HP/ton    (99 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 75,7 HP/litre    (56,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,8 s
0 - 60 mph 8,9 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 24,2 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,6 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 190 km/h   (118,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,7 m    (35,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.ChmnS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)