Compare: Lotus Elan 1971 Coupe 126 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elan

Generation

Elan +2 (Type 50)

Modification (Engine)

S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)

Start of production

1971 year

End of production

1974 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

126 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque

153 Nm @ 5500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1558 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82.55 mm

Piston Stroke

72.75 mm

Compression ratio

10.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Coolant

8 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

888-948 kg

Max. weight

1226 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

218 l

Fuel tank capacity

58 l

Dimensions

Length

4267 mm

Width

1613 mm

Height

1194 mm

Wheelbase

2438 mm

Front track

1372 mm

Rear (Back) track

1397 mm

Front overhang

762 mm

Rear overhang

1067 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

152 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.92 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Wishbone

Front brakes

Disc, 254 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 254 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tires size

165/80 R13

Wheel rims size

5.5J x 13