Lotus1981 Éclat S 2.2 Riviera Specs

1981 (Type 76) Lotus Éclat S 2.2 Riviera Specifications & Performance

1981, 1982 (Type 76)

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4

132 mph

7.5 seconds

160 BHP

24 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

200 L
kg
1,080 kg
Front Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
132 mph
0-62 mph
7.5 seconds
0-60 mph
7.3 seconds
0-100 mph
19.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
148 BHP/Tonne
Power
160 BHP
Torque
160 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24 mpg
Total Range
353 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.2 Litre
2,174 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
160 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
162 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
160 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
217 N·m @ 5,000 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 (912)
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Bore x Stroke
95.2 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
74 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
542 cc
BMEP
12.5 Bar
181.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/60R14
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Grand Tourer Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
4
Cargo Space
200 L
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,080 kg
Length
4,458 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,194 mm
Wheelbase
2,483 mm
Front Track
1,480 mm
Rear Track
1,490 mm
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Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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