Lotus Excel SE (1985-1992)
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| Country |
UK |
| Top Speed (mph) |
135 |
| 0-60 mph |
6.8 |
| 0-100 mph |
20.4 |
| 1/4 mile |
15.1 |
| BHP |
180 @6500rpm |
| Torque lbft |
165 @5000rpm |
| BHP per ton |
153 |
| MPG UK/US |
22/18 |
| Engine capacity CC/CU |
2174/133 |
| Engine type |
Straight 4 Carburettors x 2 |
| Aspiration |
Normal |
| Compression Ratio |
10.9:1 |
| Valve Type/No |
DOHC 16 |
| Transmission (manual/auto) |
Manual |
| No of speeds |
5 |
| Wheels driven |
RWD |
| Brakes F/R |
Dis/Disc |
| No. of Seats |
2+2 |
| Length (in) |
172.4 |
| Width (in) |
71.6 |
| Height (in) |
40.2 |
| Kerb Weight (lbs) |
2582 |
| Additional Info: The base Excel model has 160bhp and was available from 1982 and gets to 60 in just over 7 secs with a 5 speed manual. Automatics are known as the Excel SA (1986-1992), they have the same 180bhp engine as the SE, but gets to 60 in a much slower time of around 8.3 secs. Revised bodywork in 1984 and further improvements were made to the chassis/suspension and styling in 1989. |
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