Compare: Lotus Excel 1984 Coupe 184 Hp

General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Excel

Generation

Excel

Modification (Engine)

2.2 SE/SA (184 Hp)

Start of production

1984

End of production

1991

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.3 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

Maximum speed

217 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

6.2 kg/Hp, 162.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.1 kg/Nm, 197.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

84.6 Hp/l

Torque

224 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Engine Model/Code

Lotus 912

Engine displacement

2174 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

95.29 mm

Piston Stroke

76.2 mm

Compression ratio

10.9

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1135 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

370 l

Fuel tank capacity

67 l

Dimensions

Length

4395 mm

Width

1815 mm

Height

1205 mm

Wheelbase

2490 mm

Front track

1460 mm

Rear (Back) track

1460 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

215/50 R15

Wheel rim size