Lotus Elan 1962-1973

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Lotus Elan Roadster (1964)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	115
0-30 mph	3.3
0-50 mph	6.6
0-60 mph	8.7
0-100 mph	26.8
1/4 mile	16.4
30-70	8.2
BHP	105 @5500rpm
Torque lbft	108 @4000rpm
BHP per ton	153
Engine capacity CC/CU	1558/95
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettor x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.5:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Disc
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	145
Width (in)	57
Height (in)	45.5
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1514

Additional Info: Available as a roadster from 1962 (hardtop for roadster from 1963), a coupe from 1965 and +2 from 1967 (see seperate entry). I believe a 100bhp 1500cc version was made in 1962 also. Various changes during production include such cars as a 115bhp S3 & S4/S4 SE with 0-60 in around 7.6 secs, a 1/4 mile of 15.7 secs and the Elan Sprint (see below).

Lotus Elan Sprint (1971)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	120
0-50 mph	5.2
0-60 mph	7
1/4 mile	15
0-1 km	28.1
BHP	126 @6500rpm
Torque lbft	113 @5500rpm
BHP per ton	175
Engine capacity CC/CU	1558/95
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettor x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Disc
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	145.2
Width (in)	56
Height (in)	45.5
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1580

Additional Info: A 113bhp version was also produced and gave a 0-60 of 8.4 secs and a 1/4 mile of 16 secs. 1972 on cars got heavier and therefore slower.

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