Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
3
Wheelbase
2484 mm 97.8 in
Track: Front
1486 mm 58.5 in
Track: Rear
1499 mm 59 in
Length
4458 mm 175.5 in
Width
1816 mm 71.5 in
Height
1201 mm 47.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.79
Kerb weight
1102 kg 2429 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
52.00 %
Fuel capacity
67.3 litres 14.8 UK Gal 17.8 US Gal
Bore
95.30 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.2 litre2174 cc(132.666 cu in)
Construction
light alloy block & head
Compression ratio
9.40:1
Fuel system
2 De 45 DHLA carbs
Maximum power(DIN)
162.2 PS (160.0 bhp) (119.3 kW)@ 6500 rpm
Specific output
73.6 bhp/litre1.21 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
217.0 Nm (160 ft?�·lb) (22.1 kgm)@ 5000 rpm
bmep
1254.3 kPa (181.9 psi)
Specific torque
99.82 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Lotus
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.25
Unitary capacity
543.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
5.90 s
0-60 mph
7.80 s
0-100 km/h
8.30 s
0-100 mph
21.90 s
Standing
16.10 s @ 87.00 mph
Standing km
29.40 s @ 179.00 km/h
Top speed
212 km/h (132 mph)
Power-to-weight
145.19 bhp/ton
Engine location
Mid
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Suspension
front I.W.CS.
Wheels: Front
7 x 14
Wheels: Rear
7 x 14
Tyres: Front
Goodyear NCT 205/60 VR 14
Tyres: Rear
Goodyear NCT 205/60 VR 14
Brakes F/R
Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅: Front
264 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
229 mm
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.81
Final drive ratio
4.10
RAC rating
22.5
year
1980