Lotus Excel 1983 specs
General information
| Model: | Lotus Excel |
| Year: | 1983 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Lotus |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2174 ccm |
| Max power: | 162.2 PS (120 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 218 Nm at 5250 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 95.3 x 76.2 mm (3.8 x 3 inches) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 9.1 litres/100 km (25.85 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 206 km/h (128 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1429 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
| Passenger space: | 4530 litres (1197 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1135 kg (2502.2 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4380 mm (172.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1820 mm (71.7 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1020 mm (40.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2520 mm (99.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 31 litres (8.19 gallons) |






















