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Lotus Elite
1973 – 1983
United Kingdom
Lotus built the Elite for 10 years, from 1973 to 1983. Its petrol engines range from 144 to 162 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,060 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1957 – 1963), peak power rose from 84 to 162 hp, and minimum weight went up by 554 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1973 – 1983
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power144 – 162 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed190 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 5MT (144 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 144 hp | — | 190 | 5-Speed manual |
| 2.0L 5MT (162 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 162 hp | — | 200 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1973 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 106 KW @ 6500 RPM144 HP @ 6500 RPM142 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 131 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM178 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.6 in (4460 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 47.6 in (1209 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1973 cm3 (120 ci)
- Power
- 119 KW @ 6500 RPM162 HP @ 6500 RPM160 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM190 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 175.6 in (4460 mm)
- Width
- 71.7 in (1821 mm)
- Height
- 47.6 in (1209 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 58.7/58.7 in (1,491/1,491 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.6 in (2479 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2337 lbs (1060 kg)
Length4,460 mm
Width1,821 mm
Height1,209 mm
Wheelbase2,479 mm
Curb weight1,060 kg
Torque178 – 190 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.
