Lotus1966 Elan S3 Specs

1966 Lotus Elan S3 Specs & Performance

1966, 1967, 1968

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

112 mph

8.5 seconds

105 hp

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
1,510 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.37 lb/hp
Power
105 hp
Torque
108 lb·ft

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
95.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 hp @ 5,500 RPM
106 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
108 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
146 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Twin-Cam
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.25 x 2.864 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.1 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
23.7 in3
BMEP
170.8 PSI
11.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
145/80R13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Turning Radius
29.9 ft
Curb Weight
1,510 lbs
Length
145.2 in
Width
56 in
Height
45 in
Wheelbase
84 in

Performance Rating2.9
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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