Lotus1970 Elan Sprint Coupé Specs

1970 Lotus Elan Sprint Coupé Specifications & Performance

1970 - 1973

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

121 mph

6.2 seconds

126 BHP

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
kg
703 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds
0-60 mph
6.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
179 BHP/Tonne
Power
126 BHP
Torque
113 lb·ft

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,558 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
126 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
128 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
113 lb·ft @ 5,500 RPM
153 N·m @ 5,500 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
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
82.55 x 72.75 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
81 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
32 BHP
Unitary Capacity
389 cc
BMEP
12.3 Bar
179 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
155/80R13
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
10.2 m
Kerb Weight
703 kg
Length
3,683 mm
Width
1,422 mm
Height
1,180 mm
Wheelbase
2,134 mm
Front Track
1,196 mm
Rear Track
1,195 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0

Performance Rating3.2
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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