1958 Lotus Elite Specs

Price (when new): 2244

Production Total: 988

Build Start: 1958

Last on sale: 1963

Drive System:

The undoubted star of the 1957 Earl’s Court Motor Show, but Lotus kept buyers waiting until the summer of 1959 to enjoy this technical marvel of great beauty. Use of a chassis-less glassfibre monocoque and aluminium Coventry-Climax 1200cc 75bhp engine resulted in the incredibly light weight that made this car perform and handle so well; 1960 brought a Series II model with improved rear suspension and trim, plus the SE with its close-ratio ZF gearbox and optional breathing package for an extra 10bhp. Be aware, they are noisy inside, and quite a squeeze for six-footers.

Information from Octane Magazine.

Specifications

General

Build Start:1958

Build Finish:1963

ModelVariant:Elite

Dimensions

Weight:660kg

Wheelbase:2235mm

Width:1505mm

Height:1181mm

Length:3708mm

Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph:11.4s

BHP:71bhp

Drive System:2

Maximum speed:112mph

maximum torque:77lb/ft

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Economy:34mpg

Prices

Price (when new):€2244

Used Price Project:€11500

Used Price Average:€21275

Used Price Good:€34500

Used Price Excellent:€40250

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Production Total:988

1958 Lotus Elite

1958 Lotus Elite Specs

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