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Lotus Elite
1957 – 1963
United Kingdom
A classic from the 1950s, the Lotus Elite was built from 1957 to 1963. Its petrol engines range from 72 to 84 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 506 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1957 – 1963
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power72 – 84 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed180 – 190 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4MT (72 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 72 hp | — | 180 | 4-Speed manual |
| 1.2L 4MT (84 HP) 1.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 84 hp | — | 190 | 4-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1216 cm3 (74 ci)
- Power
- 53 KW @ 6100 RPM72 HP @ 6100 RPM71 BHP @ 6100 RPM
- Torque
- 77 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM104 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 146 in (3708 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1506 mm)
- Height
- 46.5 in (1181 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 47/52 in (1,194/1,321 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 88 in (2235 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.5 in (165 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1116 lbs (506 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1216 cm3 (74 ci)
- Power
- 62 KW @ 6250 RPM84 HP @ 6250 RPM83 BHP @ 6250 RPM
- Torque
- 75 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM102 Nm @ 3750 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Dimensions
- Length
- 146 in (3708 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1506 mm)
- Height
- 46.5 in (1181 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 47/52 in (1,194/1,321 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 88 in (2235 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.5 in (165 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.29
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1455 lbs (660 kg)
Length3,708 mm
Width1,506 mm
Height1,181 mm
Wheelbase2,235 mm
Curb weight506 – 660 kg
Torque102 – 104 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
