1962 - Lotus - Elan S1

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elan S1 1962
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elan S1
Production Year 1962
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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) %47,5 / %52,5
Fuel Capacity 45,5 litre   (10 Imp gal ,  12 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
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 40 DCOE carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 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 135,9 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 179,5 HP/ton    (133,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,4 HP/litre    (50,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,4 s
0 - 60 mph 8,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 26,8 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
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) 241 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 254 mm
Wheels (front) 4.5 x 13
Wheels (rear) 4.5 x 13
Tyres (front) 5.20-13
Tyres (rear) 5.20-13