1962 - Lotus - Elan 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elan 1500 1962
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elan 1500
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2134 mm     (84 in)
Front Track 1194 mm     (47 in)
Rear Track 1194 mm     (47 in)
Length 3689 mm     (145,2 in)
Width 1422 mm     (56 in)
Height 1105 mm     (43,5 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 585 kg     (1288,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Ford
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 1499 cc     (91,47 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 72,7 mm     (2,86 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 374,75 cc/cylinder    (22,87 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 We 40 DCOE carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 138 N.m     (101,8 lb.ft ,  14,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 124,9 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 170,9 HP/ton    (127,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 66,7 HP/litre    (49,7 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 8,9 m    (29,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.20-13
Tyres (rear) 5.20-13