Lotus Elan S1 1962 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Elan S1 |
| Year: | 1962 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1496 ccm |
| Max power: | 101 PS (75 kW) at 5700 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 138 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81 x 72.7 mm (3.2 x 2.9 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1712 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3020 litres (798 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front tire dimensions: | 5.20-13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 5.20-13 |
| Turn circle: | 9 m (354.3 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 590 kg (1300.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3700 mm (145.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2140 mm (84.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |






















