Lotus1975 Éclat S1 Specs

1975 (Type 76) Lotus Éclat S1 Specifications & Performance

1975 - 1980 (Type 76)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

129 mph

7.8 seconds

160 BHP

23.5 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

200 L
kg
1,022 kg
Front Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
129 mph
0-62 mph
7.8 seconds
0-60 mph
7.5 seconds
0-100 mph
21 seconds
Power-to-Weight
157 BHP/Tonne
Power
160 BHP
Torque
140 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
346 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,973 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 BHP @ 6,200 RPM
162 ps @ 6,200 RPM
Peak Torque
140 lb·ft @ 4,900 RPM
190 N·m @ 4,900 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Mid 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
81 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 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
200 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,022 kg
Length
4,458 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,194 mm
Wheelbase
2,483 mm
Front Track
1,473 mm
Rear Track
1,486 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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3.2

Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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