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Specifications: 1966 Lotus Elan S3 SE
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Lotus
General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

   Lotus
Country of Origin:
   UK
Designer:
   n/a
Years of Manufacture:
   1966
Date of Introduction:
   n/a
Number Built:
   n/a
Price at Introduction:
   n/a
Models
  n/a
To Identify:
   n/a
RAC Rating:
   16.9
Body
Body Type:
   Convertible/Cabriolet
No. of Doors:
   2
Front Track:
   1194 mm, 47 in
Rear Track:
   1194 mm, 47 in
Dimensions and Weight
Total Length:
   3689 mm, 145.2 in
Total Width:
   1422 mm, 56 in
Height at Kerb Weight:
   1175 mm, 46.3 in
Wheelbase:
   2134 mm, 84 in
Length Wheelbase Ratio:
   1.73
Ground Clearance:
   152 mm, 6 in
Kerb Weight:
   696 Kg, 1534 Lb
Weight Distribution (Front):
   n/a
Engine
Capacity:
   1.6 Litre, 1558cc (95.075 cu in)
Type:
   4 Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total
Configuration:
   Front, Longitudinal
Sump:
   Wet Sumped
Fuel System:
   2 We 40 DCOE 18 Carburettors
Head:
   n/a
Bore & Stroke:
   82.57 mm × 72.75 mm, 3.25 in × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke Ratio:
   1.13
Power:
   116.6 PS (115 bhp) (85.8 kW) at 6000 rpm
Specific Output :
   73.8 bhp per litre, 1.21 bhp per cubic inch
Torque:
   147 Nm (108 ft·lb) (15 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific Torque:
   94.35 Nm/litre
Bmep:
   1185.7 kPa (172 psi)
Compression Ratio:
   9.5:1
Fuel Capacity:
   45.5 Litres, 10 UK Gal, 12 US Gal
Unitary Capacity:
   389.5
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:
   3.55
Drive:
   Rear Wheel Drive
Performance
0-50 mph (80 km/h):
   n/a
0-60 mph (100 km/h):
   7.60 s
0-100 mph (161 km/h):
   26.50 s
Standing ¼ mile:
   15.70 s
Standing Km:
   n/a
Top speed:
   190 Km/h (118 mph)
Fuel Consumption:
   n/a
CO2 Emissions:
   n/a
Power-to-weight:
   165.23 bhp/ton
Steering and Brakes
Brake Type:
   Front Disc Brakes / Rear Disc Brakes / Servo Assisted
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Park Brake:
   n/a
Steering:
  Rack & Pinion Steering
Turns Lock-to-Lock:
   2.500
Top Gear Ratio:
   1.00
Turning Circle:
   9.80 m
Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
Front Suspension:
   Independent Suspension / Double Wishbone / Coil Springs / Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension:
   Independent Lower Double Wishbone
Wheels:
    
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Tyres :
   
Front:
  145 x 13
Rear:
   145 x 13
Interior
Instruments:
   n/a
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