Lotus1974 Elite S2 Specs

1974 (Type 75) Lotus Elite S2 Specifications & Performance

1974 - 1980 (Type 75)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

125 mph

8.1 seconds

155 BHP

23 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

250 L
kg
1,050 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
125 mph
0-62 mph
8.1 seconds
0-60 mph
7.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
148 BHP/Tonne
Power
155 BHP
Torque
140 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23 mpg
Total Range
338 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,973 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
155 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
157 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
140 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
190 N·m @ 5,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
900 Series (907)
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
95.2 x 69.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.38:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
79 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
39 BHP
Unitary Capacity
493 cc
BMEP
12.1 Bar
175.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
185/70R13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Grand Tourer Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
250 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,050 kg
Length
4,458 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,207 mm
Wheelbase
2,483 mm
Front Track
1,486 mm
Rear Track
1,486 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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