Lotus1974 Elite S2 Specs

1974 (Type 75) Lotus Elite S2 Specs & Performance

1974 - 1980 (Type 75)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

125 mph

8.1 seconds

155 hp

19.2 mpg

2 Doors

4 Seats

8.8 ft3
lb
2,315 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
125 mph
0-62 mph
8.1 seconds
0-60 mph
7.8 seconds
Power-to-Weight
14.93 lb/hp
Power
155 hp
Torque
140 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
19.2 mpg
Total Range
338 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
120.4 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
155 hp @ 6,500 RPM
157 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
140 lb·ft @ 5,000 RPM
190 N·m @ 5,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
900 Series (907)
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.748 x 2.724 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.38:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.29 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
39 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.1 in3
BMEP
175.5 PSI
12.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
185/70R13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Grand Tourer Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
4
Luggage Space
8.8 ft3
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
2,315 lbs
Length
175.5 in
Width
71.5 in
Height
47.5 in
Wheelbase
97.8 in
Front Track
58.5 in
Rear Track
58.5 in
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3.2

Performance Rating2.7
Environment Rating2
Practicality Rating2.2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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