Lotus Elan 1968 specs
General information
Model: | Lotus Elan |
Year: | 1968 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Lotus |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1558 ccm |
Max power: | 105 PS (78 kW) at 6250 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 123 Nm |
Bore x stroke: | 81 x 77.6 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.128 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4090 litres (1081 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.6 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 820 kg (1807.8 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4290 mm (168.9 inches) |
Overall width: | 1690 mm (66.5 inches) |
Overall height: | 1200 mm (47.2 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2440 mm (96.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 59 litres (15.59 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |