1966 - Lotus - Elan S3 SE

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Elan S3 SE 1966
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Elan S3 SE
Production Year 1966
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 1175 mm     (46,3 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 696 kg     (1533 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 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 18 carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 115 HP     (85,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 147 N.m     (108,5 lb.ft ,  15 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 136,5 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 165,2 HP/ton    (123,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 73,8 HP/litre    (55 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 26,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,7 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 3,55 : 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 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.LW.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 145 x 13
Tyres (rear) 145 x 13