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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Elan 1500 1962
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Elan 1500 |
| Production Year |
1962 |
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| Model Code |
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| 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) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
45,5 litre (10 Imp gal , 12 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
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| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Ford |
| 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 |
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) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
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| 0 - 60 mph |
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| 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 |
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| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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| Top Speed |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
4M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,9 : 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) |
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) |
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| Wheels (front) |
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| Wheels (rear) |
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| Tyres (front) |
5.20-13 |
| Tyres (rear) |
5.20-13 |
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