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1962 Lotus Elite

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Lotus

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Build Start: 1962

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1962
Model Variant: Elite

Dimensions

Fuel Tank Capacity: 29.5litres
Track/tread (front): 1194mm
Length: 3708mm
Height: 1181mm
Kerb weight: 660kg
Wheelbase: 2235mm
Track/tread (rear): 1321mm
Width: 1505mm
Ground clearance: 165mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 76.2 × 66.65mm
Specific torque: 83.88Nm/litre
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.22
Engine Manufacturer: Coventry-Climax
Capacity: 1.2 litre (1216cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.14
Specific output: 50.9 kW/litre69.2 ps/litre, 68.3 1.12bhp/litre
Compression Ratio: 10:1
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1

Performance

Maximum Torque: 102 Nmlb/ft
Acceleration 0-60mph: 11s
Maximum Speed: 190km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 10.66kg/kW
Maximum Power Output: 84 @ 6250 rpm
Standing quarter-mile: 17.5 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 127.51 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 SU carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.66
Front Suspension: I.CS.W.
Rear suspension: I.ChapmanStrut.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1054.1kPa

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.29

Other

Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Designer: Peter Kirwan-Taylor
Unitary Capacity: 304cc
Number of doors: 2
RAC rating: 14.4

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