Lotus1988 Excel Specs

1988 Lotus Excel Specifications & Performance

1988, 1989, 1990

Tech Specs Summary


2.2 L Inline 4

134 mph

7.0 seconds

160 BHP

26.9 mpg

2 Doors

2+2 Seats

368 L
kg
1,135 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
134 mph
0-62 mph
7.0 seconds
0-60 mph
6.8 seconds
0-100 mph
20.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
141 BHP/Tonne
Power
160 BHP
Torque
163 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
26.9 mpg
Urban
20 mpg
Extra Urban
29.4 mpg
Total Range
396 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
163 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
221 N·m @ 5,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
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
912
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Bore x Stroke
95.3 x 76.2 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
74 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
40 BHP
Unitary Capacity
544 cc
BMEP
12.8 Bar
185.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/60R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2+2
Cargo Space
368 L
Kerb Weight
1,135 kg
Gross Weight
1,550 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
Length
4,376 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,207 mm
Wheelbase
2,483 mm
Front Track
1,460 mm
Rear Track
1,460 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2.5
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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