Lotus Elite 1957–1963

1 generation

No photos yet1.2 MT (72 hp)

At a glance

Engine1216 cm3 Gasoline

Power72 hp

GearboxManual

OriginN/A

Trim

1.2 MT (72 hp)1.2 MT (84 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque104 N*m

Capacity1216 cm3

Number of cylinders4

Valves per cylinder4

Max power (kW)54 kW

Stroke cycle66.7 mm

Engine power72 hp

Engine power73 PS

Cylinder bore76.2 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutInline

Turnover of maximum torqueto 3 750 RPM

Max power at RPMto 6 100 RPM

Bodywork

Height1181 mm

Front track1194 mm

Rear track1321 mm

Width1506 mm

Ground clearance165 mm

Number of seater2

Wheelbase2235 mm

Length3708 mm

Curb weight506 kg

Full weight756 kg

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)11 s

Max speed180 km/h

Fuel tank capacity26 l

Fuel95

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesDisc

Front suspensionIndependent

Back suspensionIndependent

Grades & features

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