Lotus Elan S3 1968 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Elan S3 |
| 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: | 146 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 82.6 x 72.8 mm (3.3 x 2.9 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2442 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 3310 litres (875 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.6 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Front tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 155/80-R13 |
| Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 430 kg (948 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 3360 mm (132.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2240 mm (88.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 45 litres (11.89 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
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