Lotus Elite 501 1974 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Elite 501 |
| Year: | 1974 |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1973 ccm |
| Max power: | 144 PS (106 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 177 Nm at 5000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 8.4:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.2 x 69.3 mm (3.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 190 km/h (118.1 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1358 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 3 |
| Passenger space: | 4090 litres (1081 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1060 kg (2336.9 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4470 mm (176 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1830 mm (72 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1220 mm (48 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm (98 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 67 litres (17.7 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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