Lotus1968 Elan S4 Coupé Specs

1968 Lotus Elan S4 Coupé Specifications & Performance

1968 - 1971

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

112 mph

8.5 seconds

105 BHP

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
715 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
147 BHP/Tonne
Power
105 BHP
Torque
108 lb·ft

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,558 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
106 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
108 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
146 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Twin-Cam
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
82.55 x 72.75 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
67 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
389 cc
BMEP
11.8 Bar
170.8 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
145/80R13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Turning Circle
9.1 m
Kerb Weight
715 kg
Length
3,684 mm
Width
1,422 mm
Height
1,168 mm
Wheelbase
2,134 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0

Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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