1969 Lotus Elan +2S specifications

1969 Lotus Elan +2S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2438 mm 96 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4293 mm 169 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 865 kg 1907 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 59.1 litres 13 [15.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lotus
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1558 cc
(95.075 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.57 × 72.75 mm
3.25 × 2.86 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.13
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
120 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
146 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
56.5 kW/litre
76.8 ps/litre
75.7 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
93.71 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 2 Weber 40 DCOE carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1177.6 kPa (170.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 389.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 6.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 24.2 s
Standing quarter-mile 16.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 196 km/h (122 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
138.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
136.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.83 kg/kW
16.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.LW.ChmnS.
Wheel size front 5½ x 13
Wheel size rear 5½ x 13
Tyres front 165 x 13
Tyres rear 165 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area 2155 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID62975
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1969 Lotus Elan +2S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2015-04-04.

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Lotus Elan +2 -
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1558 cm3/95.1cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 889 kg
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