Lotus1970 Elan Sprint Coupé Specs

1970 Lotus Elan Sprint Coupé Specs & Performance

1970 - 1973

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

121 mph

6.2 seconds

126 hp

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

unavailable
lb
1,550 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
121 mph
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds
0-60 mph
6.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
12.3 lb/hp
Power
126 hp
Torque
113 lb·ft

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
95.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
126 hp @ 6,500 RPM
128 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
113 lb·ft @ 5,500 RPM
153 N·m @ 5,500 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
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.25 x 2.864 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.33 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
32 hp
Cylinder Volume
23.7 in3
BMEP
179 PSI
12.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
155/80R13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Turning Radius
33.5 ft
Curb Weight
1,550 lbs
Length
145 in
Width
56 in
Height
46.5 in
Wheelbase
84 in
Front Track
47.1 in
Rear Track
47 in

Performance Rating3.2
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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