
| What is the body type, Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy, 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 the car, 1971 Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 195 km/h | 121.17 mph 0-60 mph: 7.5 sec |
| How much power, Lotus Elan Coupe 1971 S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 126 Hp, 153 Nm 112.85 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Lotus Elan Coupe 1971 S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 1.6 l 1558 cm3 95.07 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1971 Lotus S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, 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. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe? | 4267 mm 167.99 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe? | 1613 mm 63.5 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 888-948 kg 1957.7 - 2089.98 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 1226 kg 2702.87 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1971 Lotus Elan Coupe? | 218 l 7.7 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1971 Lotus Elan +2 (Type 50) S 130 1.6 (126 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
| 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 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| 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 121.17 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7 kg/Hp, 141.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.3 Nm/tonne |
| Power | 126 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
|---|---|
| Power per litre | 80.9 Hp/l |
| Torque | 153 Nm @ 5500 rpm. 112.85 lb.-ft. @ 5500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 1558 cm3 95.07 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt |
| Kerb Weight | 888-948 kg 1957.7 - 2089.98 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Max. weight | 1226 kg 2702.87 lbs. |
| Max load | 278-338 kg 612.89 - 745.16 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 218 l 7.7 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 58 l 15.32 US gal | 12.76 UK gal |
| 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 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, 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 |