1957 Elite Specs1957 (Type 14) Lotus Elite Specifications & Performance
1957 - 1960 (Type 14)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 1.2 L Inline 4
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- 112 mph
- 
- 11.4 seconds
- 
- 75 BHP
- 
- 35 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
- 
- 150 L
- 
- 640 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 11.4 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 11.0 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 117 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 75 BHP
- Torque
- 77 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 35 mpg
- Total Range
- 277 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 1.2 Litre
- 1,216 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 4
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 75 BHP @ 6,100 RPM
- 76 ps @ 6,100 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 77 lb·ft @ 3,300 RPM
- 104 N·m @ 3,300 RPM
- Valvetrain
- SOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (8v Total)
- Fuel Delivery
- Carburetor
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 36 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- Coventry Climax FWE
- Compression Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 76.2 x 66.6 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.14:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 62 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 19 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 304 cc
- BMEP
- 10.8 Bar
- 155.9 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 155 x 15
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Chapman Struts
- Front Brakes
- Solid Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Coupé
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 150 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 640 kg
- Gross Weight
- 850 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 210 kg
- Length
- 3,759 mm
- Width
- 1,473 mm
- Height
- 1,168 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,235 mm
- Front Track
- 1,194 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,207 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Standard
£0
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