Type

2+2 FHC

Number of doors

2

Wheelbase

2438 mm 96 in

Track: Front

1397 mm 55 in

Track: Rear

1397 mm 55 in

Length

4286 mm 168.7 in

Width

1683 mm 66.3 in

Height

1194 mm 47 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.76

Ground clearance

165 mm 6.5 in

Kerb weight

946 kg 2086 lb

Fuel capacity

59.1 litres 13 UK Gal 15.6 US Gal

Bore

82.57 mm

Cylinders

S-4

Displacement

1.6 litre1558 cc(95.075 cu in)

Sump

Wet sumped

Compression ratio

10.30:1

Fuel system

2 We carbs

Maximum power(DIN)

127.8 PS (126.0 bhp) (94 kW)@ 6500 rpm

Specific output

80.9 bhp/litre1.33 bhp/cu in

Maximum torque(DIN)

153.0 Nm (113 ft?�·lb) (15.6 kgm)@ 5500 rpm

bmep

1234.1 kPa (179 psi)

Specific torque

98.2 Nm/litre

Manufacturer

Lotus

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

1.13

Unitary capacity

389.5 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

133.19 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Steering

rack & pinion

Suspension

front I.W.CS.ARB.

Brakes F/R

Di/Di-S

Transmission

5M

Top gear ratio

0.80

Final drive ratio

3.77

RAC rating

16.9

year

1971