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Specifications: 1959 Lotus Elite

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Lotus
General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

   Lotus
Country of Origin:
   UK
Designer:
   Peter Kirwan-Taylor
Years of Manufacture:
   1959
Date of Introduction:
   n/a
Number Built:
   n/a
Price at Introduction:
   n/a
Models
  n/a
To Identify:
   n/a
RAC Rating:
   14.4
Body
Body Type:
   Fixed-head Coupe
No. of Doors:
   2
Front Track:
   1194 mm, 47 in
Rear Track:
   1321 mm, 52 in
Dimensions and Weight
Total Length:
   3708 mm, 146 in
Total Width:
   1505 mm, 59.3 in
Height at Kerb Weight:
   1181 mm, 46.5 in
Wheelbase:
   2235 mm, 88 in
Length Wheelbase Ratio:
   1.66
Ground Clearance:
   165 mm, 6.5 in
Kerb Weight:
   506 Kg, 1116 Lb
Weight Distribution (Front):
   n/a
Engine
Capacity:
   1.2 Litre, 1216cc (74.205 cu in)
Type:
   4 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total
Configuration:
   Front, Longitudinal
Sump:
   n/a
Fuel System:
   1 x <a href="/how_to_repair_su_carburettor.htm" target="_self">SU Carburettor</a>
Head:
   n/a
Bore & Stroke:
   76.2 mm × 66.65 mm, 3 in × 2.62 in
Bore/stroke Ratio:
   1.14
Power:
   72 PS (71 bhp) (52.9 kW) at 6100 rpm
Specific Output :
   58.4 bhp per litre, 0.96 bhp per cubic inch
Torque:
   104 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.6 kgm) at 3750 rpm
Specific Torque:
   85.53 Nm/litre
Bmep:
   1074.8 kPa (155.9 psi)
Compression Ratio:
   10:1
Fuel Capacity:
   29.5 Litres, 6.5 UK Gal, 7.8 US Gal
Unitary Capacity:
   304
Coolant:
   Water
Intercooler:
   n/a
Aspiration:
   Normal
Compressor Type:
   n/a
Ignition and Electrical:
  n/a
Exhaust:
   n/a
Catalytic Converter:
   No
Main Bearings:
   n/a
Transmission / Gear Box
Transmission:
   4 Speed Manual Transmission
Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:
   n/a
Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:
   n/a
Final drive ratio:
   4.80
Drive:
   Rear Wheel Drive
Performance
0-50 mph (80 km/h):
   8.00 s
0-60 mph (100 km/h):
   11.40 s
0-100 mph (161 km/h):
   n/a
Standing ¼ mile:
   18.40 s
Standing Km:
   n/a
Top speed:
   180 Km/h (112 mph)
Fuel Consumption:
   n/a
CO2 Emissions:
   n/a
Power-to-weight:
   140.32 bhp/ton
Steering and Brakes
Brake Type:
   n/a
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Park Brake:
   n/a
Steering:
  n/a
Turns Lock-to-Lock:
   n/a
Top Gear Ratio:
   1.00
Turning Circle:
   n/a
Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
Front Suspension:
   Independent Suspension / Coil Springs / Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension:
   Independent ChapmanStrut / Coil Springs
Wheels:
    
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Tyres :
   
Front:
  n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Interior
Instruments:
   n/a
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