Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp) /Coupe 1971 - 1974/

What is the body type of Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

11 l/100 km
21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

How fast is 1971 Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

What is the power output of Lotus Elan Coupe 1971 S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

126 Hp, 153 Nm
113 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Lotus Elan Coupe 1971 S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

1.6 l
1558 cm³
95.07 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1971 Lotus S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) Coupe 1971 S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe?

4267 mm
167.99 in.

What is the width of 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe?

1613 mm
63.5 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

888-948 kg
1958 - 2090 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

1226 kg
2703 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe?

218 l
7.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Lotus

Model

Elan

Generation

Elan +2 (Type 50)

Modification (Engine)

S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)

Start of production

1971

End of production

1974

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.5 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7 kg/Hp, 141.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 172.3 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

126 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

80.9 Hp/l

Torque

153 Nm @ 5500 rpm. 113 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

1558 cm³ 95.07 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

82.55 mm 3.25 in.

Piston Stroke

72.75 mm 2.86 in.

Compression ratio

10.3:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

888-948 kg 1958 - 2090 lbs.

Max. weight

1226 kg 2703 lbs.

Max load

278-338 kg 613 - 745 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

218 l 7.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4267 mm 167.99 in.

Width

1613 mm 63.5 in.

Height

1194 mm 47.01 in.

Wheelbase

2438 mm 95.98 in.

Front track

1372 mm 54.02 in.

Rear (Back) track

1397 mm 55 in.

Front overhang

762 mm 30 in.

Rear overhang

1067 mm 42.01 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

152 mm 5.98 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.92 m 35.83 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring, Wishbone

Front brakes

Disc, 254 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 254 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Tire size

165/80 R13

Wheel rim size

5.5J x 13

Specs of Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp) /1971, 1972, 1973, 1974/