1983 Lotus Elite Series 2.2 specifications

1983 Lotus Elite Series 2.2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2483 mm 97.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1499 mm 59 inches
Length 4445 mm 175 inches
Width 1816 mm 71.5 inches
Height 1207 mm 47.5 inches
Ground clearance 122 mm 4.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1120 kg 2469 lb
Weight distribution 53% front
fuel tank capacity 67 litres 14.7 [17.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Lotus
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.2 litre
2174 cc
(132.666 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.3 × 76.2 mm
3.75 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 160 PS (158 bhp) (118 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 54.2 kW/litre
73.7 ps/litre
72.7 bhp/litre
1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 99.82 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.44:1
Fuel system 2 Dell'Orto DHLA 45 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 543.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 213 km/h (132 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
143.03 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
105.2 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
141.07 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.51 kg/kW
15.88 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 3.500
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7.0 x 14
Wheel size rear 7.0 x 14
Tyres front 205/60 VR 14
Tyres rear 205/60 VR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 265 mm
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID370612
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 22.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 Lotus Elite Series 2.2 added 2014-09-06.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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1974 Lotus Elite 501
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 162 PS 160 bhp 119 kW 1060 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4460mm, wb: 2480mm
1974 Lotus Elite 501
3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1060 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4460mm, wb: 2480mm
1974 Lotus Elite 504
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4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4458mm, wb: 2480mm
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1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird Coupé 1.8 Turbo 2J B27
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1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird LE Convertible 1.8 Turbo 2J
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1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird LE Convertible 1.8 Turbo Automatic 2J
2 door convertible/​cabriolet FF 3A 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
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4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4455mm, wb: 2570mm
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4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4455mm, wb: 2570mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4M 1792 cm3/109.4cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1120 kg
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2479 cm3/151.3cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1217 kg
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1983 Toyota Celica Supra L-Type
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1100 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4415mm, wb: 2525mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1130 kg
4 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4415mm, wb: 2525mm
1983 Toyota Soarer 2000 Turbo
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1255 kg
6 cyl, 2.0ℓ, l: 4675mm, wb: 2660mm
1981 Toyota Soarer 2800 GT E-MZ11-HCMQF
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2759 cm3/168.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1300 kg
6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4655mm, wb: 2660mm
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6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4655mm, wb: 2660mm
1982 Toyota Soarer 2800 GT-Extra Automatic E-M211-HCPQF
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2759 cm3/168.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1305 kg
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1983 Toyota Soarer 2800 GT-Limited
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 2759 cm3/168.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1305 kg
6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4675mm, wb: 2660mm
1981 Toyota Soarer 2800 GT-Limited Automatic
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4A 2759 cm3/168.4cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW
6 cyl, 2.8ℓ, l: 4675mm, wb: 2660mm